Yolanda
@yocori.bsky.social
🐾Fur mom to 3 rescue pups
🥧I bake when I can
🧋I love ice coffee everyday
✌️peace and happiness for everyone
♿️ be nice to those who are disabled
#Disability Advocate
🥧I bake when I can
🧋I love ice coffee everyday
✌️peace and happiness for everyone
♿️ be nice to those who are disabled
#Disability Advocate
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Deregulation and destruction of public health is a disability rights issue
These outbreaks will always harm the most vulnerable first
The disabled, elderly and kids
The poor and those without healthcare
The people relying on food banks
This is an intentional policy choice to cull “undesirables”
These outbreaks will always harm the most vulnerable first
The disabled, elderly and kids
The poor and those without healthcare
The people relying on food banks
This is an intentional policy choice to cull “undesirables”
Cyclosporiasis outbreak exposes a weakened US public health system
During the height of the summer outbreak of cyclosporiasis, Dea Lancaster set aside her usual duties as nurse coordinator at Michigan's Washtenaw County Health Department to call patients, asking abou...
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September 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Deregulation and destruction of public health is a disability rights issue
These outbreaks will always harm the most vulnerable first
The disabled, elderly and kids
The poor and those without healthcare
The people relying on food banks
This is an intentional policy choice to cull “undesirables”
These outbreaks will always harm the most vulnerable first
The disabled, elderly and kids
The poor and those without healthcare
The people relying on food banks
This is an intentional policy choice to cull “undesirables”
Drug marker recalls thyroid pills due to risk of hyperthyroidism – NBC Chicago share.google/zoAM130tsbto...
Thyroid pills recalled nationwide because they could be 'superpotent,' lead to hyperthyroidism
The drug company said it was arranging for the recalled tablets to be destroyed, but warned patients to not stop taking the medication without speaking to their doctor.
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August 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Drug marker recalls thyroid pills due to risk of hyperthyroidism – NBC Chicago share.google/zoAM130tsbto...
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Deadly storms ripped through Indiana, tens of thousands remain without power, Puerto Rico is rationing water amid a severe drought — and Trump has not said a single word.
August 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Deadly storms ripped through Indiana, tens of thousands remain without power, Puerto Rico is rationing water amid a severe drought — and Trump has not said a single word.
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Residents of Gary, Indiana have been without electricity for nearly two weeks.
That means no food, no safe water and no AC during one of the hottest summers on record.
These are deadly events for the disabled and elderly.
Please check on them.
Offer assistance.
Don’t leave people behind.
That means no food, no safe water and no AC during one of the hottest summers on record.
These are deadly events for the disabled and elderly.
Please check on them.
Offer assistance.
Don’t leave people behind.
August 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Residents of Gary, Indiana have been without electricity for nearly two weeks.
That means no food, no safe water and no AC during one of the hottest summers on record.
These are deadly events for the disabled and elderly.
Please check on them.
Offer assistance.
Don’t leave people behind.
That means no food, no safe water and no AC during one of the hottest summers on record.
These are deadly events for the disabled and elderly.
Please check on them.
Offer assistance.
Don’t leave people behind.
WTH!! my goodness!!
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Trump administration plans to end Medicare drug plan subsidy, WSJ reports
July 28 () - The Trump administration plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold premiums for Medicare drug plans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing government officials. The ...
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July 29, 2026 at 7:14 PM
WTH!! my goodness!!
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This is interesting. Never knew about this. www.migrainedisorders.org/hypnic-heada...
Waking Up Because of a Headache? Learn About Hypnic Headache
Hypnic headache is rare, but for those who have it, the middle-of-the-night wake-ups are anything but. Learn what causes it, who's at risk, and how it's managed.
www.migrainedisorders.org
July 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM
This is interesting. Never knew about this. www.migrainedisorders.org/hypnic-heada...
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Sunshine in hat form ☀️💛
This yellow + white crochet hat is giving fresh, happy, and ready-for-spring energy!
Lightweight ✔️Breathable ✔️ Handmade ✔️
Perfect for Easter, spring events, or just adding a pop of color to your outfit.
#YolandasCreations #Handmade #SupportLocal #Crochet
This yellow + white crochet hat is giving fresh, happy, and ready-for-spring energy!
Lightweight ✔️Breathable ✔️ Handmade ✔️
Perfect for Easter, spring events, or just adding a pop of color to your outfit.
#YolandasCreations #Handmade #SupportLocal #Crochet
July 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Sunshine in hat form ☀️💛
This yellow + white crochet hat is giving fresh, happy, and ready-for-spring energy!
Lightweight ✔️Breathable ✔️ Handmade ✔️
Perfect for Easter, spring events, or just adding a pop of color to your outfit.
#YolandasCreations #Handmade #SupportLocal #Crochet
This yellow + white crochet hat is giving fresh, happy, and ready-for-spring energy!
Lightweight ✔️Breathable ✔️ Handmade ✔️
Perfect for Easter, spring events, or just adding a pop of color to your outfit.
#YolandasCreations #Handmade #SupportLocal #Crochet
Accessibility is necessary for some, but it benefits everyone. YES! #AccessibilityMatters
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#accessibilitymatters #innovation #humanresources | Global Disability Inclusion, LLC | 24 comments
It turns out using Closed Captions is a generational thing! And it's not the generation your think. A new study out of the University of Chicago showed 40% of 18-44 year olds often use captions watch...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Accessibility is necessary for some, but it benefits everyone. YES! #AccessibilityMatters
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Black women are showing up, leading, and outperforming, but are still being left behind.
From pay gaps to promotion barriers, Black women face some of the steepest challenges in the workplace.
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From pay gaps to promotion barriers, Black women face some of the steepest challenges in the workplace.
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Black Women Are Still Struggling To Advance In Corporate America, Study Finds
"The 2024 McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report" highlights how Black women are being overlooked, under-supported, and under-promoted.
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July 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Black women are showing up, leading, and outperforming, but are still being left behind.
From pay gaps to promotion barriers, Black women face some of the steepest challenges in the workplace.
bit.ly/44Otzw8
From pay gaps to promotion barriers, Black women face some of the steepest challenges in the workplace.
bit.ly/44Otzw8
Be persistent! Insurance companies bank on people not appealing.
#Disability #Migraine #DisabilityInclusion
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#Disability #Migraine #DisabilityInclusion
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Migraine and Insurance: Your Questions Answered | American Migraine Foundation
Most insurance companies don’t cover migraine treatment, here’s how you can advocate for yourself.
americanmigrainefoundation.org
June 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Be persistent! Insurance companies bank on people not appealing.
#Disability #Migraine #DisabilityInclusion
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#Disability #Migraine #DisabilityInclusion
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The FDA’s stricter booster rules could delay access, reduce coverage for healthy adults, and discourage vaccine updates. This risks lower protection during COVID surges and may reflect political pressure over science, potentially harming public trust and health.
WOW!😤
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WOW!😤
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MSN
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May 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The FDA’s stricter booster rules could delay access, reduce coverage for healthy adults, and discourage vaccine updates. This risks lower protection during COVID surges and may reflect political pressure over science, potentially harming public trust and health.
WOW!😤
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WOW!😤
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Love this! And yes as mentioned in this article "how when we design to benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable groups we end up helping society as a whole."
#DisabilityInclusion #Disability
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#DisabilityInclusion #Disability
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The curb-cut effect
The curb-cut effect illustrates how when we design to benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable groups we end up helping society as a whole. Angela Glover Blackwell explains how campaigning by students with...
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May 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Love this! And yes as mentioned in this article "how when we design to benefit disadvantaged or vulnerable groups we end up helping society as a whole."
#DisabilityInclusion #Disability
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#DisabilityInclusion #Disability
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Mocking and undermining people with disabilities isn't just offensive—it's dangerous. Discrimination has no place in our society. We must stand up for dignity, inclusion, and equal rights. Let's hold leaders accountable and demand better. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion
We should all be champions for the civil rights of those with disabilities, while helping preserve their access.
Trump mocks the disabled, now he threatens disability rights | Opinion
We should all be champions for the civil rights of those with disabilities, while helping preserve their access.
www.nj.com
April 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Mocking and undermining people with disabilities isn't just offensive—it's dangerous. Discrimination has no place in our society. We must stand up for dignity, inclusion, and equal rights. Let's hold leaders accountable and demand better. #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion
Rolling back DEIA programs will threaten disability rights by weakening access to jobs, accommodations, and inclusion. As someone living with a disability, this matters deeply—DEIA helps protect the progress we’ve made and ensures we aren’t left behind.
#DisabilityInclusion
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#DisabilityInclusion
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Don’t Forget the “A” in DEIA: Trump’s Attacks on DEI Target Disability Rights & Justice
President Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks against Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives are not just regressive—they actively undercut the hard-won dignity, rights…
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April 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Rolling back DEIA programs will threaten disability rights by weakening access to jobs, accommodations, and inclusion. As someone living with a disability, this matters deeply—DEIA helps protect the progress we’ve made and ensures we aren’t left behind.
#DisabilityInclusion
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#DisabilityInclusion
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I 💯% agree with this. Living with this disease is not fun.
#Migraine #ChronicIllness #notaheadache
www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s5ep...
#Migraine #ChronicIllness #notaheadache
www.migrainedisorders.org/podcast/s5ep...
S5:Ep9 - Everything You Need to Know About Migraine Auras
One in three people with migraine experience aura, a temporary sensory disturbance that occurs before or during the headache phase of an attack. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Robblee describes types o...
www.migrainedisorders.org
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I 💯% agree with this. Living with this disease is not fun.
#Migraine #ChronicIllness #notaheadache
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#Migraine #ChronicIllness #notaheadache
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This article from UN Women sheds light on the profound psychological challenges women face in conflict zones.
● High prevalence and limited access of Mental Health Issues.
This is an urgent need for a support system tailored to women in conflict zones.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
● High prevalence and limited access of Mental Health Issues.
This is an urgent need for a support system tailored to women in conflict zones.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
Inside the crisis you don’t see: How war impacts women’s mental health | UN Women – Headquarters
Explore how conflict affects women’s mental health and why urgent investment in support services is critical for recovery and resilience.
www.unwomen.org
April 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This article from UN Women sheds light on the profound psychological challenges women face in conflict zones.
● High prevalence and limited access of Mental Health Issues.
This is an urgent need for a support system tailored to women in conflict zones.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
● High prevalence and limited access of Mental Health Issues.
This is an urgent need for a support system tailored to women in conflict zones.
www.unwomen.org/en/articles/...
