Christina Mills
@christinamills.bsky.social
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Hey Bluesky! I’m here to advocate & speak up about aging and disability — for my grandparents, their friends, and my disabled community who sometimes depend on public services to live and thrive.✌️🏼
Hey Bluesky, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hey Bluesky, Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
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September 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Imagine if doctors explained your disability instead of your diagnosis—and connected you to resources that made you feel less alone. #DisabilityIsNatural #Community
September 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Imagine if doctors explained your disability instead of your diagnosis—and connected you to resources that made you feel less alone. #DisabilityIsNatural #Community
Remember - there are more of us than there are of them.
July 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Remember - there are more of us than there are of them.
An accessible restroom stall is not an inclusive stall.
July 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
An accessible restroom stall is not an inclusive stall.
Reminder - You can't be pro-life and anti-medicaid.
July 3, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Reminder - You can't be pro-life and anti-medicaid.
Whether you’re here for a personal story, a policy deep-dive, or just some real talk—I’m glad you’re here. I hope you enjoy the latest post.
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Ride & Thrive
When people hear the word “wheelchair,” it often triggers discomfort—especially for those aging into disability or considering mobility support for the first time.
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June 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Whether you’re here for a personal story, a policy deep-dive, or just some real talk—I’m glad you’re here. I hope you enjoy the latest post.
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Reposted by Christina Mills
Multiple Little Lobbyists families traveled to Washington, D.C., from across the country (Maggie and David traveled all the way from Alaska!) to deliver a simple message to their U.S. Senators:
DO NOT CUT A SINGLE DIME OFF #Medicaid!
Story via @nytimes.com
#ProtectMedicaid
DO NOT CUT A SINGLE DIME OFF #Medicaid!
Story via @nytimes.com
#ProtectMedicaid
‘Little Lobbyists’ Urge Senators to Oppose Trump’s Bill Cutting Medicaid
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Multiple Little Lobbyists families traveled to Washington, D.C., from across the country (Maggie and David traveled all the way from Alaska!) to deliver a simple message to their U.S. Senators:
DO NOT CUT A SINGLE DIME OFF #Medicaid!
Story via @nytimes.com
#ProtectMedicaid
DO NOT CUT A SINGLE DIME OFF #Medicaid!
Story via @nytimes.com
#ProtectMedicaid
Don't believe the sh*t people say. You're perfect the way you are, otherwise you wouldn't be here.
#StayTrueToYourSelf
#StayTrueToYourSelf
May 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Don't believe the sh*t people say. You're perfect the way you are, otherwise you wouldn't be here.
#StayTrueToYourSelf
#StayTrueToYourSelf
Reposted by Christina Mills
Yesterday, @justiceinaging.org on behalf of aging & disability joined over 700 national, state, & local orgs urging the House to reject cuts to Medicaid. Lawmakers claim this bill won’t harm older & disabled people. That is untrue. Read the letter & call your lawmakers: www.c-c-d.org/fichiers/Agi...
www.c-c-d.org
May 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Yesterday, @justiceinaging.org on behalf of aging & disability joined over 700 national, state, & local orgs urging the House to reject cuts to Medicaid. Lawmakers claim this bill won’t harm older & disabled people. That is untrue. Read the letter & call your lawmakers: www.c-c-d.org/fichiers/Agi...
Great Perspectives episode today - www.kqed.org/perspectives....
Thank you Susannah! We need more parents and humans like you.
#KQED #Perspectives #BayArea
Thank you Susannah! We need more parents and humans like you.
#KQED #Perspectives #BayArea
Susannah Brouwer: An Autism Journey | KQED
Susannah Brouwer shares about taking care of her autistic son and why the stigma needs to end.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Great Perspectives episode today - www.kqed.org/perspectives....
Thank you Susannah! We need more parents and humans like you.
#KQED #Perspectives #BayArea
Thank you Susannah! We need more parents and humans like you.
#KQED #Perspectives #BayArea
Hey Bluesky! I’m here to advocate & speak up about aging and disability — for my grandparents, their friends, and my disabled community who sometimes depend on public services to live and thrive.✌️🏼
April 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Hey Bluesky! I’m here to advocate & speak up about aging and disability — for my grandparents, their friends, and my disabled community who sometimes depend on public services to live and thrive.✌️🏼
Older Adults & People w/ Disabilities = Stronger Together. #Aging #Disability #ADRC #CA
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Stronger Together
Aging and Disability Programs & Services
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April 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Older Adults & People w/ Disabilities = Stronger Together. #Aging #Disability #ADRC #CA
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These are incredibly challenging times. Now more than ever, building coalitions, standing in unity, & showing mutual respect as advocates is essential. Division & disrespect only serve those who want to see us fail. We must protect & uplift one another—because our strength is in our solidarity.
April 24, 2025 at 9:37 PM
These are incredibly challenging times. Now more than ever, building coalitions, standing in unity, & showing mutual respect as advocates is essential. Division & disrespect only serve those who want to see us fail. We must protect & uplift one another—because our strength is in our solidarity.
Reposted by Christina Mills
Just because I have a disability does not mean I automatically receive Medi-Cal/Medicaid. It would be helpful if that were the case.
#MedicaidMyth
#MedicaidMyth
March 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Just because I have a disability does not mean I automatically receive Medi-Cal/Medicaid. It would be helpful if that were the case.
#MedicaidMyth
#MedicaidMyth
Private Equity + Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) = Devastating Impacts for Disabled People & Older Adults
Private equity firms are buying up care facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A new report from @pestakeholder.bsky.social lays out the geographic spread and impact of this consolidation.
www.statnews.com/2025/03/18/p...
A new report from @pestakeholder.bsky.social lays out the geographic spread and impact of this consolidation.
www.statnews.com/2025/03/18/p...
Private equity ‘gobbling’ up care facilities for people with disabilities
PE firms are buying facilities that care for people with intellectual or development disabilities at an alarming rate.
www.statnews.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Private Equity + Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) = Devastating Impacts for Disabled People & Older Adults
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Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay. It falls on 3/21, because people with Down syndrome have three copies of the twenty-first chromosome. This is the best Down syndrome PSA ever made and I want you to watch and share it. #WDSD2025
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March 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay. It falls on 3/21, because people with Down syndrome have three copies of the twenty-first chromosome. This is the best Down syndrome PSA ever made and I want you to watch and share it. #WDSD2025