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adhdinquiry.nz
Parliamentary inquiries exist to examine complex, cross-sector issues affecting the public.

Ongoing systemic harm to people with ADHD warrants examination at that level.

Petition closes tomorrow, 30 January.

#disabilityequity
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
survivorshipit.medsky.social
#DisabilityEquity #AYA #DigitalHealth #ClinicalDecisionSupport #SDOH
March 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM
kimianderson.bsky.social
I was shot and paralyzed in 1999 by an act of gun violence done by a yt man Brad O’Dell when I was just 12 years old. I’ve been evolving from a tetraplegic to a quadriplegic over the past 26 years. If everyone could get on board with #disabilityequity that would be hella rad. Please and thanks 🫶🏼
November 28, 2024 at 2:36 AM
spooniethreads.bsky.social
Honoring Juneteenth and all those working toward freedom, equity, and access—for every community.

#Juneteenth #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityEquity
June 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
disasterstrat.bsky.social
Thank you to all who joined our webinar yesterday on strengthening transit evacuation plans! June Isaacson Kailes shared powerful insights and practical strategies, like the 4 Stages of Disaster Denial, showing why proactive, inclusive planning is essential. #DisabilityEquity
White text: 1. Blue bar: “It won’t happen here. ”2. Red bar: “Even if it happens here, it won’t happen to me.” 3. Yellow bar: “Even if it happens to me, it won’t be that bad.” 4. Gray bar: “Even if it’s that bad, there is nothing I could have done about it anyway.” “4 Stages of Disaster Denial." A concept developed by Eric Holdeman, Director of Emergency Management for Seattle’s King County.
September 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
ontariobia.bsky.social
🚨 OBIA’s Financial Impact Survey Results Are In!
📉 61% had to stop working
🍽️ 64% face monthly financial shortfalls
🧠 65% say financial stress worsens mental health

📘Read the Full report: obia.ca/obias-financ...

#BrainInjury #DisabilityEquity
April 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
dmoerman.be
Novartis is yet another example of an organisation running #neurodiversity hiring programmes, and seeing the values and potential of neurodivergent employees.

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What is your organisation waiting for?

#neurodiversityatwork #adhd #autism #dyslexia #giftedness
James Hollis on LinkedIn: #novartis #disabilityequity #neurodiversity #quarterlykickoff #maverick4d�...
So….are you all ready…? I hope so, because Novartis has begun Q4 with extraordinary energy with today's official spin-off of Sandoz while building up towards… | 17 comments on LinkedIn
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October 8, 2023 at 7:23 PM
wailofatale.bsky.social
Plum founded The Safer Air Project to address a major gap in workplace equity: clean indoor air. For people with chronic illness, safe air is inclusion. Our interview with Plum drops June 30. Don’t miss it. #SaferAirIsInclusion #DisabilityEquity #DEIB
June 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
ljmuofficial.bsky.social
This #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we’re reflecting on our progress and outlining our next steps to advance #disabilityequity.

Fostering inclusivity is at the heart of our mission, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Read more ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Disability and neurodiversity equity: next steps at LJMU
In recognition of Disability History Month (14 November to 20 December) and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, we’re reflecting on our progress over the past 24 months t...
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December 5, 2024 at 1:54 PM
spooniethreads.bsky.social
Lack of access isn’t about ability—it’s about infrastructure.

This piece highlights why deeper investment in the disability community isn’t optional—it’s essential. charcot-marie-toothnews.com/columns/disa...

#AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityEquity #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessRights
The disability community deserves greater investment
The status quo isn't working for the disability community, says columnist Young Lee, who argues for greater accessibility and inclusion.
charcot-marie-toothnews.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
survivorshipit.medsky.social
"Quality measurement of home- and community-based services (HCBS) is evolving. HCBS #quality measurement should focus on whether services help improve outcomes that are meaningful to the person served." www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#MedSky #HealthPolicy #DisabilityEquity #PatientExperience
Measuring nonmedical, person-centered outcomes for home and community-based service participants: Selecting and defining concepts
Quality measures can monitor whether home- and community-based services (HCBS) are delivered effectively and support the outcomes desired by persons s…
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July 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
The deliberations were successful, and their contributions continue to advance inclusive public health research and practice.

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
Elad Daniels, Data Analyst at the Lurie Institute, presents his research highlighting key themes such as Medicaid rebalancing, the workforce crisis, and how physical restraint can contribute to chemical restraint. Kim The, Senior Research Associate at the Lurie Institute, delivers a presentation on Barriers to Accessing Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for People of Color.
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
imagine-pacific.bsky.social
www.imagine-pacific.com/2025/06/imsp...

🦿IMSPARK: Mobility Reclaimed by Ingenuity 🦿

Labels: #DisabilityEquity, #HumanCenteredDesign, #IMSPARK, #Mobility, #PacificVeterans, #VeteranCare, #VeteranInnovation, #Zeen
🦿IMSPARK: Mobility Reclaimed by Ingenuity 🦿
Social justice, Digital Equity, Poverty, Accessible Technology, Marginalized communities, Pacific, COFA, Veterans, Low-Income, Affordable housing
www.imagine-pacific.com
June 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
ontariobia.bsky.social
Have you read our Financial Impact Report yet? The financial toll of brain injury is devastating and under-recognized.

📘Read the Full report: https://obia.ca/obias-financial-impact-survey-results/

#BrainInjury #DisabilityEquity
May 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
ontariobia.bsky.social
Have you read our Financial Impact Report yet? The financial toll of brain injury is devastating and under-recognized.

📘Read the Full report: https://obia.ca/obias-financial-impact-survey-results/

#BrainInjury #DisabilityEquity
December 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
cdt.org
To reduce these effects, representative datasets must be used to train and assess algorithms for risks to disabled individuals. A federal strategy on #DisabilityEquity in data is crucial for mitigating discrimination. cdt.org/insights/cdt...
CDT Files Comments to White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Regarding the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity
Today, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) submitted a comment to the White House Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) in response to its request for information on building the Federal Evidence Agenda on Disability Equity. The Agenda aims to improve the federal government’s ability to make data-informed policy decisions and to ensure those […]
cdt.org
July 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
Advocates are pushing for vital cross-tabulated data that reveals shocking disparities in school discipline, particularly affecting Black girls and students with disabilities.

Learn more here

#MA #CitizenPortal #EducationDisparities #DataTransparency #DisabilityEquity
Advocates urge DESE to publish cross-tabulated discipline and special-education data
Nonprofits, legal advocates and student representatives told the committee that publishing cross-tabulated DESE data (race, disability, gender, income, ELL, homeless status) is essential to identify disparities and protect students, citing stark discipline gaps for Black girls and students with disabilities.
citizenportal.ai
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
A groundbreaking bill in California could redefine healthcare access for seniors and individuals with disabilities, challenging discrimination in Medicare supplement plans.

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#CA #DisabilityEquity #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal
California updates Medicare supplement regulations expanding access for beneficiaries under 65
Issuers must offer Medicare supplement plans regardless of health status for eligible applicants.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
Read here: zurl.co/ZILZx

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
Read our recommended additions to the ACS, as well as the process to add questions to the survey. Includes the cover image of the brief, together with a QR code for access to the brief.
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
Learn more here: zurl.co/enQ7v

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
73,380 of these women live in the rural areas, representing about 11.1% of adult women in the state. Includes an illustration of a rural area. Carmen’s mother is among the 402,750 women who are aged above 65 representing about 61% of the adult women in New York. Includes an illustration of an elderly lady and a donut chart that shows 61% of the adult women being 65+ and 39% being 18-64. These disabled women have high rates of poverty. A person is considered to be below the poverty line if their family’s total annual income is below 100% of the federal poverty level. Includes a chart showing 65.2% of the adult women above poverty level and 34.8% below poverty level. Carmen realizes that she has her work cut out for her, and proceeds to begin her campaign. Includes an image of two women analyzing data and strategizing.
August 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
Laurin Bixby is a white woman with short brown hair, and below her is a white ASL interpreter with dark brown hair, wearing a black blouse.

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
August 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
To learn more, visit our Disability Data Dashboard: DisabilityDataDashboard.com

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAmerican
To learn more about American Indian/Alaska Native adults who need and receive LTSS, visit our Disability Data Dashboard. Screenshot of Dashboard Website.
August 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
Laurin Bixby is a white woman with short brown hair, and below her is a white ASL interpreter with dark brown hair, wearing a black blouse.

#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
August 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
lurieinstitute.bsky.social
#MenshealthMonth #MHM #DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #LTSS
June 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM