sonjathompson

Chief Creative Officer for Billion Strong, a global nonprofit organization by and for people with disabilities.

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This is the first personal writing I've done in years. It's a quick read: https://t.co/HLmAhrXvlZ

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I love reading about diversity! If you'd like to write a community post for Billion Strong, send me a DM. #Intersectionality #PWD #diversity https://t.co/Rd5JkZKhZt

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@JazzAmbiong @DrJDrooghaag I can believe it! You are inspirational, Jasmin!

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@debraruh happy #InternationalFriendshipDay ❤️!

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Happy National Doughnut Day! with @debraruh 💜

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@mattswider Thank you, Matt! This was my lucky day... with your help!

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Billion Strong is an identity movement. However you identify, you matter. ❤️ @BillionStrong1 #BIllionStrong
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A lot of people face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. But when we don't address intersectionality, we leave parts of our communities behind. It's time to create the change that we wish to see in this world. https://t.co/Ml8Wort42s

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This quote 100% : "Unity is strength. . . when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved." ~ Mattie Stepanek #billionstrong #disabilityinclusion #PWD
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@JazzAmbiong @LaMondre_P @debraruh @RoseMusachio Really looking forward to working with you, @JazzAmbiong ! Let's help make this world a better, more inclusive place! 💞

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This is my story. Billion Strong embraces me at the intersection of two marginalized groups: the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. Join Billion Strong with Pride. #BillionStrong #PrideMonth
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Billion Strong supports and embraces the intersection of diverse and marginalized groups, like the LGBTQ+ community. Join https://t.co/lkLoepmYOG with Pride. 🌈#PrideMonth2021 #LGBTQ #Disabilities #BillionStrong

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One of the things that @LaMondre_P said that I hadn't thought of before... the disabled community is the only minority group that you can become a part of at any time in your life. Hypothetically, that means everyone! So, let's just be inclusive in everything that we do.

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Asked by @AXSChat: Q6 Out of the 17 @UN #SDGs 11 of the goals impact the community of persons with disabilities. Why is it so critical to truly include persons with disabilities more meaningfully in society? #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal

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Representation absolutely matters! Everyone has their own life experiences, and that means we each bring something different to the table. Let's embrace our differences, show how incredibly diverse we are, and make the world a more inclusive place.

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Asked by @AXSChat: Q5 @debraruh promoted
@lamondre_P to #CEO of @BillionStrong1. Why does #RepresentationMatter? Do we need to be more careful about inclusion until we solve these global issues? #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal

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You know this one really resonates with me, right? The intersectionality of diverse and marginalized groups is significant for the people (like myself) who identify with these real, lived experiences. Again, we are stronger together than we are as individuals. #BillionStrong

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Asked by @AXSChat: Q4 @BillionStrong1 is committed to the #intersections of #diversity. Why is it important to support other #diversity groups? #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal

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The problem isn't that there are 1.3B persons with #disabilities around the world - it's that we aren't given the same job opportunities, training, access, etc. We are stronger together! That's why having a platform to show what we bring to the table is really important.

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Asked on @AXSChat: Q3 @RuhGlobal is creating
@BillionStrong1 to bring together the 1.3B persons with #disabilities. Why do we need to create a movement to assure we are included and heard? #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal #AXSChat

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It is interesting and unfortunate that the majority of people don't really "care" - at least to the point of action or creating change - until the topic (whatever it is) hits home. Thank you, Momma Pough, for raising such an incredible man. You did good!

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Asked on #AXSChat: Q2 @LaMondre_P was born with #MuscularDystrophy and his mother was encouraged to institutionalize him. She refused. Why does society undervalue people with disabilities? #AXSChat #BillionStrong #RuhGlobal