Darren Bates

Legacy Account: Global Accessibility & Disability Inclusion Strategist • Disability Policy • Find Me:

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

🌍💪 I founded @SmartCitiesL to integrate the needs of older adults and #disabled people into urban development. Because #SmartCities are for everyone! #GAAD2023 🚀🙌

💠 Nobody should be left behind due to the rapid pace of #technology innovation and #urbanization. #GAAD

[Smart Cities Library™ @SmartCitiesL]

Our mission: accessible and inclusive urban design! By integrating the perspectives of older adults, people with #disabilities, and marginalized populations, we help build #SmartCities and communities that work for everyone. 🌈🔧 #InclusionMatters #UrbanDesign #GAAD2023 #GAAD

[CAPDisability @CAPDisability]

The DJI team at @amprog is seeking to highlight disabled voters’ experiences at the polls. If you’re a disabled voter willing to speak with us about your voting experiences, please complete this form. We'll provide more info when you sign up! #CripTheVote https://t.co/tFAeZBbRbA

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@NeilMilliken Metrics like employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction can be tracked, but the real ROI lies in the deepening of trust and the tangible improvements in the lived experiences of employees—especially #disabled employees. #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@rlpb110 True authenticity may bring uncomfortable feedback, but that’s where real transformation begins. #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@NeilMilliken Encourage authentic sharing w/confidential feedback channels, peer support groups & private check-ins. Not all thoughts need broadcasting. Foster a culture of equitable access, trust, and empathy-led leadership where #disabled employees feel safe and reap the benefits. #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@debraruh Open communication is not a barrier to productivity; it enhances it by creating a supportive culture where team members can contribute their best work. When #accessible dialogue is prioritized, innovation, productivity, and trust soar. Try it. #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@NeilMilliken There's a distinct difference when leaders exhibit vulnerability compared to team members. When leaders are open about their experiences/mistakes —it sets a tone that authenticity is valued. It creates a culture where it's encouraged to bring one’s full self to work. #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

@NeilMilliken @rlpb110 That's what I mean when I say, "empathetic listening, & feedback with accountability." And empower all employees, including #disabled and older employees, to lead and build trust through real and meaningful action.

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

Leaders create safe spaces by embedding disability justice: proactive #accessibility, #inclusive policies, #intersectional training, empathetic listening, & feedback with accountability. Empower #disabled employees to lead & build trust through action. #DisabilityJustice #AXSChat

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

Q2 How can leaders create a safe space for authentic conversations in the workplace? #AXSChat

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

Barriers to authentic communication for #disabled employees include inaccessible tools, stigma, & a lack of inclusive culture. Without openness, trust erodes, isolation grows, & creativity suffers. Disability justice demands that all voices are valued & heard. #AXSChat

[AXSChat @AXSChat]

Q1 What are some common barriers to authentic communication in the workplace, and what are the impacts when people feel that they cannot be open? #AXSChat

[Bob Casey Jr. @Bob_Casey]

I have dedicated my life to making sure Pennsylvanians’ voices are heard, whether on the floor of the Senate or in a free and fair election. It has been made clear there are more than 100,000 votes still to be counted. Pennsylvania is where our democratic process was born. We must allow that process to play out and ensure that every vote that is eligible to be counted will be counted. That is what Pennsylvania deserves.

[Eric Michael Garcia @EricMGarcia]

Something you may not know: religious institutions like churches are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act. But 20 percent of all polling places are in religious institutions, meaning many people with disabilities are denied the right to vote https://t.co/ftoHyZWNmg

[Dom Kelly @the_tattooedjew]

Our newly released report shows what many of us already know to be true: disabled people could decide this election in key states. Check it out 👇

[CAPDisability @CAPDisability]

Check out https://t.co/EacmJnz6oU, a comprehensive resource designed to make voting accessible. Thanks to @AAPD, @civicdesign, @DemocracyFwd, and @Microsoft for your advocacy.

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

#VoteForDemocracy
#VoteForCare
#VoteForDignity
#CripTheVote

[Meier Galblum Haigh @mg_haigh]

The crowd went WILD for home care in DC tonight. Easily the loudest applause of the night. Especially when she said: care is about dignity.

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

Voters With Disabilities Are Feeling Ignored by Presidential Candidates https://t.co/HPwgkMTyts

[PinkNews @PinkNews]

I just found out today is National Cat Day. Please reply with cat pics so I can feel something. Thanks in advance.

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

This is an excellent drill down of the issues at-hand. Thank you Casey, @SeeMiaRoll and @CAPDisability.

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

This is an excellent drill down of the issues at-hand. Thank you Casey, @SeeMiaRoll and @CAPDisability.

[CAPDisability @CAPDisability]

New issue brief from @SeeMiaRoll and Casey Doherty of @amprog explains the top 5 ways the far-right Project 2025 would harm disabled people. https://t.co/Ss2RY0pzDE

[Smart Cities Library™ @SmartCitiesL]

Business Reporter - #Disability , inclusion and learning from the #Paralympics https://t.co/fYxoEyT24Z

[Darren Bates @DLBLLC]

Yes. #Disabled people vote.
Yes. Our vote is increasingly powerful.
No. You will not ignore us anymore.

Thank you friends at @disabledsouth, @aapd, and @disabilitypower.