
Lisette Burton
@lisetteaburton
Advocate 4 thriving kids, families, & communities. Casting stones, creating ripples. Lived in the woods (literally), now I stay on the Hill. #Ward8
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06-04-2017 20:03:46
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Today I had the pleasure of meeting people w/ National Federation of the Blind who are in DC to meet their members of Congress. I was happy to help them find their way. Architect of the Capitol (AOC), adding braille to the directional signs outside the elevators would make the Senate office bldgs more accessible to all.



This morning, my cousin David died after a painful battle with cancer. Thank you President Donald J. Trump for the call to "turn more cancers from death sentences into treatable diseases and provide more support for patients and families." Because it truly is personal for so many of us. 🙏🏾 #SOTU23


We lead w/ Dr Lisa Cherry talking about Belonging as an Antidote to Trauma & close w/ Daniel E. Dawes explaining the Political Determinants of Health...PLUS all the incredible content in between AND a precon screening a documentary about black teen maternal health 🙌🏾 Don't miss this!



I received the same alert for my daughter, and we provided her insulated ice water. The water fountain on their floor has not worked for months. Chancellor Ferebee, how are you making sure all children at school at least have access to cool water on a 90+ degree day with no A/C?



We're proud to partner with Mediaplanet USA on its Mental Health campaign to continue critical conversations about mental wellbeing. 👀 Op-ed from ACRC's Chief Policy & Practice Advisor Lisette Burton: Addressing the Global Crisis in Youth Mental Health. bit.ly/46dNdQT





Fact checking in real time is so valuable and necessary for an informed electorate - follow Daniel Dale for factual information about the performance and actions of the candidates. #DebateNight #CNNDebate

🎉 Honored Rep. Tony Cárdenas with the Guardian of Children’s Rights Award at the "Breaking the Cycle of Incarceration" panel! Emily Virgin said, “No better champion for kids than Congressman Cárdenas.” Joined by Lisette Burton, Michael Mendoza, and Dr. Robert Hernandez⭐️
