Shelly Christensen

Author. Speaker. Consultant. Leader in the faith community disability/mental health inclusion movement.

[US Holocaust Museum @HolocaustMuseum]

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

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

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.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

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.

[Howard Blas @howardblas]

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

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

@shakenjaeke Unbelievable! John has the best performers. I’m done!

[Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities @GA_DDCouncil]

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.

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

Bible Study with St. Luke's Episcopal Church + RespectAbility https://t.co/FK8eTAHMQD via @Respect_Ability

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

Honored by the mention @GabKaplanMayer

[APTA_SCISIG @APTA_SCISIG]

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

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

Honored to be included w/all of these talented authors.

[Howard Blas @howardblas]

Still smiling from a great few days in Virginia Beach at the @FaithInclusion Network Conference--with @karenjacksol & @InclusionShelly and on a panel discussing @NationalRamah TikvahNet

[Variety @Variety]

"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

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

Shelly Christensen Named 2021 Recipient of AAIDD's Religion and Spirituality Leadership Award https://t.co/ycJDbjoZ7f via @wordpressdotcom

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

Christensen Named 2021 Recipient of AAIDD's Religion and Spirituality Leadership Award https://t.co/ycJDbjGzYN via @wordpressdotcom

[The Forward @jdforward]

“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

[Matan @MatanInc]

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

[🕯️ Hannah Meunier 🕯️ @reap_token]

I think someone took Lorca's chair. @jasonsfolly #BernieBeams #BernieSanders #StarTrekDiscovery

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

#JDAIM Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance & Inclusion Month is in February. Learn how your organization can get involved https://t.co/HBbstS9x0q #inclusion #disability #mentalhealth @FaithInclusion #Jdam21 #belonging

[Shelly Christensen @InclusionShelly]

#JDAIM Jewish Disability Awareness Acceptance & Inclusion Month is in February. Learn how your organization can get involved https://t.co/HBbstS9x0q #inclusion #disability #mentalhealth @FaithInclusion #Jdam21 #belonging

[Bruce Springsteen @springsteen]

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