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Disability Community For Democracy, Inc.
@disco4democracy.bsky.social
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It is a peer-run disability grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to preserving, protecting, and defending liberal democracy and our civil rights, no matter who is in power at the local, state, and federal levels.
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A clip from part 2 of Being Black and Disabled is my Superpower. This clip talks about Black Disabled Women in leadership positions. To see the full replay of the event, become a paid subscriber to Nothing About Us Without Us. Link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com. #DisabilitySky
February 15, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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We present to you our official statement endorsing @jasmineforus.bsky.social for US Senate. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/special-an.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilitySky #Disability
Special Announcement: Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Endorses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for U.S. Senate
Usually, we stay neutral during primaries; but these are truly unprecedented times.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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We are endorsing @jasmineforus.bsky.social for US Senate. We were planning on staying neutral in the Texas Senate race until after the primary. However, none of the other candidates running have policies for the disability community. #DisabilitySky #Disability
February 13, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Here is our official statement against the Section 504 lawsuit written by Bob Fayz and Jennifer Burss, our Legal and Policy Lead and Co-Lead, respectively. Here is the link to the statement: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-disabi.... #DisabilitySky #Section504 #Lawsuit
Our Right to be Independent is Under Attack from Texas and Eight Other States
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc's official statement against the Section 504 lawsuit
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February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Here is our official statement against the Section 504 lawsuit written by Bob Fayz and Jennifer Burss, our Legal and Policy Lead and Co-Lead, respectively. Here is the link to the statement: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-disabi.... #DisabilitySky #Section504 #Lawsuit
Our Right to be Independent is Under Attack from Texas and Eight Other States
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc's official statement against the Section 504 lawsuit
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February 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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@jasmineforus.bsky.social is the only candidate running for United States Senate in Texas to have policy positions for individuals with disabilities. The rest of the candidates don't have any policy positions on their websites. Thank you for not leaving the disability community out. #DisabilitySky
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Today, we have reached 1,000 subscribers for our publication called 'Nothing About Us Without Us.' If you are interested in subscribing, click here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityMedia #DisabledMedia #DisabilitySky #Disability
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February 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
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This is an opinion piece from our CEO and founder about the latest attack on Section 504 by Texas and eight other states. Link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/crip-crow-.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Section504 #UglyLaws #DisabilityMedia #DisabledMedia #DisabilitySky #Disability
Crip Crow: Texas and Eight Other States Want the Ugly Laws Back
They renewed their challenge to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the integration mandate
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February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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I talk with Nieta Greene, CEO and Founder of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. @disco4democracy.bsky.social about disability advocacy and political representation on my latest podcast episode: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/251
A quote from Nieta: “I don't care how progressive or how conservative you are, my humanity is not up for debate. The humanity of the disability community is not up for debate.”
February 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Excellent article by one of our amazing contributors, Christine G, titled In Chronic Paine: A Call to End the Reign of Error. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/in-chronic.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabledWriters #DisabledMedia #DisabilitySky #Disability
In Chronic Paine: A Call to End the Reign of Error
I write today in memory of, and with gratitude for, Thomas Paine, whose pen once shook an empire and whose courage named tyranny plainly while others trembled in silence.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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There are major changes coming to Nothing About Us Without. If you want to learn more, read here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/nothing-ab.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabledWriters #DisabledMedia
Nothing About Us Without Us 2026 Changes
Stay up-to-date on the changes to the publication
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January 27, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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Our CEO and Founder, Nieta Greene, is on the latest episode of @beyond6seconds.bsky.social. Check out the episode by clicking on the link: www.beyond6seconds.net/disability-c.... #Beyond6SecondsPodcast #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Disability Community for Democracy – with Nieta Greene
Nieta and I discuss systemic challenges that disabled people face in the United States (e.g., in employment, healthcare, housing), how politics impacts those challe…
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January 26, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Please share this post far and wide. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/statement-.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Minnesota
Statement on ICE's extrajudicial actions in Minnesota
RIP Alex Pretti
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January 25, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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We have a new monthly audio series called Disability Conversations. Nothing About Us Without Us is going beyond the written word in 2026. Our first conversation was with Alex Green. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
Disability Conversations: January 2026
Conversation with Alex Green about the state of the disability justice movement in Massachusetts and the United States as a whole
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January 20, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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🧊 enforcement is a disability liberation issue. Individuals are becoming disabled due to the illegal actions of 🧊. Yes to freedom, no to 🧊. #Disability
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January 17, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Here is the latest article from our newsletter titled '🧊 Ain't Welcome Here.' Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/ice-aint-w.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityJustice #Immigration #Enforcement #Disability #DisabilitySky
ICE Ain't Welcome Here
How can the disability community advocate for their humanity amid inhumane ICE enforcement?
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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The latest piece from our newsletter about taking a stance against state-sanctioned violence. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/taking-a-s.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Disability #DisabilitySky
Taking a Stance Against the State-Sanctioned Violence Happening in the USA
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are harming all of us at the direction of the Current Occupant of the White House and his co-conspirators
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January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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On 1/19/2026, Disability Supporters for Democracy, Inc.'s (our subsidiary nonprofit) is hosting a Substack event called Chaos or Community In Today's Dangerous Political Environment. In order to access the event, you will need to subscribe: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com #DisabilitySky
This image is a promotional poster for an event titled "Nothing About Us Without Presents: Chaos or Community In Today's Dangerous Political Environment." The text is prominently displayed in a bold, sans-serif typeface, rendered in white against a solid black background, creating a stark contrast that makes the message stand out. Below the title, the poster provides details about the event, including the date, January 19, 2026, the time, 4-5:30 PM Eastern Time, and the platform on which it will be hosted, Substack Live. The event is hosted by Disability Supporters for Democracy, Inc.'s Board of Directors. To the right of the text, a whimsical, hand-drawn style illustration of a megaphone is featured, also in white against the black backdrop. The megaphone is surrounded by abstract lines and shapes, adding a playful yet urgent feel to the overall design. The combination of the serious subject matter and the lighthearted illustration creates an intriguing visual juxtaposition. The image features white text on a black background, inviting viewers to watch a live event on Substack and participate. The text specifies that viewers will need to subscribe to the newsletter, "Nothing About Us Without Us," and encourages viewers to subscribe if they have not already done so. Below the text is a prominent QR code, also in white on a black background, which viewers can scan, presumably to subscribe to the newsletter or access the Substack event.
January 9, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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We are kicking off 2026 with two special events. To learn more about the event, check out our newsletter: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/kicking-of.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #SpecialEvents #DisabilitySky #Disability
Kicking Off Q1 2026 With Two Special Events
'Being Black and Disabled is My Superpower' and 'In the Defense of Dignity' are organized by Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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'Being Black and Disabled is My Superpower' is our first event of 2026. It is a series of virtual workshops taking place every Saturday in February. $10 per workshop & $30 for all 4 workshops. Here is the link: blackanddisabledismysuperpower.eventbrite.com. #DisabilitySky #Disability
The image is an advertisement for a series of virtual workshops titled “Being Black and Disabled is My Superpower.” The ad is set against a black background, with the title text in bold red in the upper portion of the image: “Being Black,” “and Disabled,” and “is my superpower.” The event dates, “February 7, February 14, February 21 & February 28, 2026,” are written in smaller red font underneath the title, followed by the time, “1 to 3 PM Eastern Time.” The workshop costs are listed in the next section, “$10 per workshop & $30 for all 4 workshops. The workshop fee covers the event’s accessibility expenses. Tickets are on sale now!” The ticket link, “https://blackanddisabledismysuperpower.eventbrite.com,” is listed below the costs. To the right of the costs, there is a QR code for scanning. At the bottom of the image, there is a black rectangle, followed by the text, “A Saturday series of virtual workshops to celebrate Black Disability History, and where do we go from here?” Finally, at the bottom of the image, there is an image of three hands underneath the text, “Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.”
January 4, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Check out this article to learn about our CEO and Founder's favorite disabled writers in 2025. Here is the link to the article: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/discover-f.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabledWriters #Disability #DisabilitySky
Discover Five Inspiring Disabled Writers to Follow on Substack
We need to support disabled writers
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December 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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We are looking for general volunteers for the Framing Bucket & a Framing Lead. If you are interested in learning more about the Framing Bucket or the Framing Lead, send an email to info@disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.org. Sign up here for general volunteers: tinyurl.com/dcdframing1. #DisabilitySky
Framing Bucket Subcommittee Sign-Up
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December 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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We kicked off our goal to raise $5,000 by the end of the year with our 'Gaming Together' fundraiser. If 1,000 individuals donated $5 to this campaign, we would reach our goal. If you are seeing on able to, please donate via this link: givebutter.com/c/gamingtoge.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
Gaming Together Fundraiser
By Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our CEO interviewed Laura Lyons to highlight almost 6 years later how COVID is still devastating the disability community. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/internatio.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Interview: Laura Lyons, Comedian, Actor, and Host of Iconically Ill
Laura Lyons is a comedian and actress.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Today is the first anniversary of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Learn more about our history by visiting this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/happy-firs.... #HappyAnniversary #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Disability #DisabilitySky
Happy First Anniversary, Disability Community for Democracy, Inc., and Happy Birthday, "Joan"
A year ago today, Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM