bcndp plwdc

BCNDP People Living With Disabilities Caucus; est. 2015 to support & further interests of PLWD within the party, society & leadership; engagement is critical.

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

We are witnessing a very sad moment in American history.

The President of the United States is aligning himself with the dictator of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to undermine the independence of Ukraine and its democracy.

Here are my thoughts:

[Bonita Zarrillo ⚖️ @BonitaZarrillo]

Tdy is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I raise my hands to everyone doing the work to fulfill and uphold human rights of #PWD. The @NDP are with you in that work.

My full statement below.
https://t.co/xRIBRzA8bI

#equity #humanRights #CanadaDisabilityBenefit

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

@theJagmeetSingh @gurkirankaur_ Congratulations

[CTV News Vancouver Island @CTVNewsVI]

BREAKING: An out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island has cut off highway access to the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. https://t.co/TmAH9nabP3

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

This is such a problem. The medicalization of disability. We must change the ablest attitudes of everyone in society.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Hospital worker to me, a disabled person: “Do you have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order?”
Me: “No.”
Hospital: “Do you want one?
Me: “No.”
Hospital: “Are you sure?”
Me: “Very sure.”
Hospital: “You can always change your mind.”

Would a nondisabled person be treated this way?

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

You’re invited: Live Long and Prosper: An Evening to Celebrate John Horgan on Thursday, March 30th, 5:30pm in Victoria. Reserve your spot today. https://t.co/VX0CX2Hrn8 #NDP #cdnpoli

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

When it comes to ableism, too many people don’t know what it is, don’t think it exists or think if it does exist, it’s a minor form of discrimination.

[Spring she/her @SpringHawes]

Every human is inherently valuable, and no human is more or less valuable than another. No one is more or less worthy of protection, of respect, or of freedom from discrimination and harm.
STOP THIS NOW.
#AbleismKills

[Spring she/her @SpringHawes]

Wonderful graphic reflection of my recent #Ableism workshop by @JillBanting. Impossible to capture everything, but she got a lot in! #FirstPage
I'm grateful for everyone who came.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Dis/abled? Lose the slash.
Dis-abled? Lose the dash.
DisAbled? Lose the capital “A.”
There’s nothing wrong with “Disabled.”
Say the word.
Use the word.
Lose the euphemisms.

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

Donate to BC NDP PLWD Caucus. 100% of your donation will go towards creating equity and fighting able ism. Preparing to fund candidates living with disabilities in next election! https://t.co/BLLlx7AyNC

[Bonita Zarrillo ⚖️ @BonitaZarrillo]

Canada aspires to be a leader in the eradication of poverty. Well here is the govt. chance to do just that. They must meet the moment….legislate adequacy in #cdb #disabilitytwitter

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

A disabled person’s access should not be at the discretion of nondisabled people.

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Diversity without disability is ableism.

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

There is a constant confusion between disability and medical care. Much work to do!

[Gregory Mansfield @GHMansfield]

Medical receptionist: “Have you signed a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Order?
Me: “No.”
Receptionist: “Why?”
Me: “I don’t want one.”

Asking why someone doesn’t have a do not resuscitate order is coercive and ableist.

[AccessibleHousingPledgeBC @pledge_bc]

Please ask your local government candidates to sign the Accessible Housing Pledge!

https://t.co/55icROwxlr

[bcndp plwdc @PLWDCaucus]

@Tefrin @Dave_Eby Yes. It was made clear that poverty is the biggest issue.

[The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast @podcastingmcs]

Important new report by Ontario Environmental Health Advocates — "Putting the Chemicals Back in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity." https://t.co/c0eQpqiMNs

[Elaine Willis @castlemeadow]

Now that’s real leadership, demonstrating the ability to learn and collaborate and improve. Way to go @Dave_Eby !!