Primo Levi, born #OTD in 1919, survived Auschwitz as a young man. He detailed his experiences there in his memoir, "If This Is a Man" (also known as "Survival in Auschwitz"). Today, it is considered one of the most significant literary accounts of the Holocaust. 📷: Yad Vashem
Stranger to me, a wheelchair user: “Let me help.” (Starts pushing me).
Me: “Thanks, but I’m good.”
Stranger: “I insist.”
Me: “No, I insist. Stop pushing me.”
Stranger: “Try to do someone a favor…”
Pushing a wheelchair user without consent is not a favor. It is dangerous.
Judy Heumann dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights—starting as a young organizer at Camp Jened and later helping lead the disability rights movement. Michelle and I were fortunate to work with Judy over the years, and are thinking of her family and friends.
We disability inclusion professionals are always on the lookout for accessiblity. Pleased to say that @ATLairport is doing a really nice job: large print signs in terminal which can be seen without havig to walk to counter. Announcements are clear, audible and useful
GCDD mourns the loss of artist and advocate Lois Curtis. Lois was one of two plaintiffs in the landmark #Olmstead Supreme Court decision which affirms that people with disabilities – including behavioral health disabilities – have a right to live in the community. Rest in Power.
On July 26, 2022 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 32! Learn more ways to share and get involved at https://t.co/FLQJE38ogg. #ThanksToTheADA#ADA32
"This is dedicated to the deaf community, the CODA community and the disabled community. This is our moment," Troy Kotsur says in his #Oscar acceptance speech. https://t.co/YILAwH0cbk
“The mainstream #Jewishcommunity has done a really good job of telling some #Jewish people they don’t really belong here...I wanted to find those people & bring them into my synagogue.” @RabbiDarby Leigh (who is #deaf) talks about becoming a #rabbi. https://t.co/BUoxBv2Q4G
The Second Annual “Community for ALL” Weekend (via Zoom) is February 26-28, 2021. Be part of a national, multi-faith community conversation about inclusion featuring not-to-be missed videos by Jewish community inclusion experts. Interested? https://t.co/JKOjqWxgaf #jdaim2021
Bruce will join our next President and Vice President @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris for #Inauguration2021! Tune in Wednesday January 20 at 8:30pm ET for a night that celebrates our country's rich diversity and resilience. https://t.co/KbTpyEUkT3