FIRSTwnc @FIRSTwnc
Connecting the dots for persons with disabilities and their families in Western North Carolina FIRSTwnc.org ÜT: 35.510148,-82.517633 Joined June 2009-
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My DMs should be private, but right now they aren't. I'm calling on any company with a messaging tool to end-to-end encrypt my DMs by default immediately! #makedmssafe makedmssafe.com/ntc/
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.@SenThomTillis @SenTedBuddNC We need the HCBS Relief Act NOW for people with disabilities, their families, and the direct care workforce! #CareCantWait
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"ADA lawsuits are only a symptom. Discrimination, inaccessibility, and exclusion are the problem." - Matthew Clark, Op-Ed in @thehill thehill.com/opinion/judici…
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides modest financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to age or disability. But the program's outdated asset limit—$2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples—effectively traps people in poverty. It's time to #UpdateSSI!
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Are you still using Zoom to participate in meetings? Check out this comprehensive list of Zoom's accessibility features. #Accessibility #VirtualMeetings accessibility.com/blog/accessibi…
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Celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth with the power of books! Expand your perspective and understanding of people with disabilities by diving into incredible stories of triumph, resilience, and the beautiful diversity within the disabled community. 🎉📖 goodgoodgood.co/articles/books…
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Employment among people with disabilities hits post-pandemic high nbcnews.to/3pDCv5W via @NBCNews. This is truly a positive step, but there is still work to be done. NDI will continue to advocate for equal employment opportunities and work to break down barriers for #PWD.
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GREAT NEWS! Check out our latest blog post featuring some of our most recent success stories! Read about the work we are doing with state and federal legislators. And two self-advocates got an invitation to attend an event at the White House! arcnc.org/blog/good-news…
Celebrations and New Project - Abilities FIRST icont.ac/4Qj92
Our First 20 years Celebration of FIRSTwnc zeffy.com/en-US/ticketin…
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Today, Medicaid expansion passed its third reading and we’re one step closer to helping 600,000 North Carolinians gain access to affordable health care. #ncpol #ncga #charlotte
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Join this webinar on Sept. 29 from 2-3pm ET to hear first-hand from #NCABLE Account Owner, Sam Antkowiak, & his Mother, Stephanie Antkowiak, about their experience with the NC ABLE Program! Register at: bit.ly/ableseptspotli…. #beablewithNCABLE NCABLE.org
Join this webinar on Sept. 29 from 2-3pm ET to hear first-hand from #NCABLE Account Owner, Sam Antkowiak, & his Mother, Stephanie Antkowiak, about their experience with the NC ABLE Program! Register at: bit.ly/ableseptspotli…. #beablewithNCABLE NCABLE.org
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