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You may have heard me very briefly on NPR at the top of the 5pm hour talking about disabled voting! You can listen at this link if you click on the Listen button next to the 5pm EDT recording. And, it's going to run again some time tomorrow afternoon. npr.org/podcasts/50000…

Today at 6pm is the live discussion about the accessibility of PA's elections. You can register for the event here: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congratulations to Disability Lead Fellow and Community Engagement Manager for the City of Chicago, Bernardo Gomez! Bernardo was recently appointed to the Lohengrin Foundation's Community Center Advisory Board and we couldn't be more proud. Join us in congratulating him!

In honor of #NDEAM, we are highlighting disability & employment statistics this week. The number of employed disabled people hit a record high last year, at 22.5%, since it was first tracked in 2008 — but it is still far below the 65.8% of employed non-disabled people.

Are you an experienced comms director? We’re hiring for our next Director of Communications. Visit go.newdisabledsouth.org/comms-director for more details and to apply!

On this month’s #MOPDAllAccess podcast we interview Emily Ladau, a professional author and disability advocate who got an early start as a star on Sesame Street and is also a published author! #NDEAM youtube.com/watch?v=eBP8sz…

In celebration of World Blindness Awareness Month and to explore more stories from disabled people, tune in to “Unseen: Life as a Blind Immigrant,” a four-part podcast based on the award-winning film. All four parts are available wherever you get your podcasts.

Disabled and need transportation to the polls? AAPD has you covered. Details below. 👇🏾

100% of our leaders are civically engaged, and we lead with our disability identity in all spaces, including making our voices heard on November 5. Tell us how you voted or plan to vote. There’s still time to make a plan. aapd.com/election-engag… #ELECTION2024 #Vote #GOTV

Are you a disabled voter who hasn't cast your ballot yet? We've got you covered with information and resources! If you have any problems casting your vote, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE for assistance.

Friendly reminder, tomorrow when you're sharing images and videos to help get out the vote, don't forget alt-text and captions! If you want to help *everyone* get out to vote, then you need to help *everyone* including people with disabilities!

Voters with Disabilities Helpline Tomorrow from 6 am to 7 pm, we'll be on the phone, TTY, text, & email to answer questions about problems voters with disabilities have in Illinois. Toll Free: 800-537-2632 TTY: 800-610-2279 Text: 312-967-8098 Email: [email protected]

Join the Catalonia International News Council On Disability for their next public council meeting this Thursday, November 7, at 1 p.m. EST. Details and registration info at NCD.gov lnkd.in/guaXhNfb

It's Election Day! If you have any issues casting your ballot, experience disability discrimination, or have issues with accommodations, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE, or speak to someone online at 866OurVote.org for immediate assistance!

Today is Election Day! If you’re homeless in Illinois, you still have the right to vote—whether you’re street-based, in a shelter, or doubled-up. Register and vote in person at your polling place or the Loop Super Site (191 N Clark St). Learn more: chicagohomeless.org/vote

It's Election Day! If you haven't yet, get out and cast your vote! The AAPD put together guides with everything you need to know about voting in your state, whether you have a disability or not. Check them out here and make your voting plan: aapd.com/voter-info/

Today, we honor and thank all who have served, especially those in the disabled community, including some Disability Lead Members.

📢 Important Update 📢 We’re closing our X account to focus on other platforms. Stay connected with us: 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/wearedislead/ 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/disabi… We look forward to connecting with you there!

📢 Important Update 📢 We’re closing our X account to focus on other platforms. Stay connected with us: 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/wearedislead/ 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/disabi… We look forward to connecting with you there!

📢 Important Update 📢 We’re closing our X account to focus on other platforms. Stay connected with us: 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/wearedislead/ 📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/disabi… We look forward to connecting with you there!