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Without an extension of ACA tax credits, families could soon face much higher monthly premiums or lose coverage altogether, which would threaten #disabled people's ability to access care, maintain independence, and participate in community life. Congress still has time to act - your voice matters ⬇︎
Take Action to Protect Affordable Health Coverage - Disability Belongs™
Congress is considering letting enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expire at the end of this year—on December 31, 2025.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Without an extension of ACA tax credits, families could soon face much higher monthly premiums or lose coverage altogether, which would threaten #disabled people's ability to access care, maintain independence, and participate in community life. Congress still has time to act - your voice matters ⬇︎
Faith-based media often serves as a cornerstone of community building, offering narratives that resonate with different audiences. However, when it comes to #disability representation in this realm, there remains a significant gap that, if addressed, could foster greater inclusivity and connection.
The Intersection of Faith-Based Media and Disability: Building Community Through Representation - Disability Belongs™
The intersection of faith, identity, and disability presents a unique and crucial opportunity for media representation.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Faith-based media often serves as a cornerstone of community building, offering narratives that resonate with different audiences. However, when it comes to #disability representation in this realm, there remains a significant gap that, if addressed, could foster greater inclusivity and connection.
Our team has launched a new series of short, #accessible videos to help voters with #disabilities understand their rights and the barriers that still stand in the way of a private, independent vote. Take a look at the link below!
Understanding Your Voting Rights - YouTube
Our team has launched a new series of short, accessible videos to help voters with disabilities understand their rights and the barriers that still stand in ...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our team has launched a new series of short, #accessible videos to help voters with #disabilities understand their rights and the barriers that still stand in the way of a private, independent vote. Take a look at the link below!
“It's definitely a brave thing to be an artist and tell a personal story…especially in film as you see everything played out in front of you on screen...The most impactful art is always authentic, personal, and breaks down walls.” - Catherine Argyrople, Writer/Director, Growing Pains
Review: The Reality of “Growing Pains” - Disability Belongs™
This film is unique because of the honest and nuanced way that it addresses mental health and the aftermath of cancer.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
“It's definitely a brave thing to be an artist and tell a personal story…especially in film as you see everything played out in front of you on screen...The most impactful art is always authentic, personal, and breaks down walls.” - Catherine Argyrople, Writer/Director, Growing Pains
Today the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and the work that remains to put disability inclusion at the center of social change. #Disability #IDPD2025
December 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today the world observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come and the work that remains to put disability inclusion at the center of social change. #Disability #IDPD2025
Imagine a world where belonging doesn’t need to be fought for – it's expected. That’s the world we are building. Your Giving Tuesday gift helps make accessibility a reality for all. Please give today at give.disabilitybelongs.org/GT2025.
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Imagine a world where belonging doesn’t need to be fought for – it's expected. That’s the world we are building. Your Giving Tuesday gift helps make accessibility a reality for all. Please give today at give.disabilitybelongs.org/GT2025.
Disability Inclusion Tip: Always use respectful language around #disability, not just when you are around a #disabled person. Avoid outdated terms like the "R" word.
November 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Disability Inclusion Tip: Always use respectful language around #disability, not just when you are around a #disabled person. Avoid outdated terms like the "R" word.
Disability Belongs™ is closed for the holidays! We will re-open on December 1.
November 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Disability Belongs™ is closed for the holidays! We will re-open on December 1.
Chris Hemsworth’s "A Road Trip to Remember," now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, gives audiences an intimate and heartwarming look at how his father’s early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis brought the family closer together. Read our review at the link below! #Disability #Disabilities
Chris Hemsworth’s "A Road Trip to Remember" Focuses on the Power of Memory and Community - Disability Belongs™
Chris Hemsworth’s new film is a look at how his father’s early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis brought the family closer together.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Chris Hemsworth’s "A Road Trip to Remember," now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, gives audiences an intimate and heartwarming look at how his father’s early-stage Alzheimer’s diagnosis brought the family closer together. Read our review at the link below! #Disability #Disabilities
We're excited to announce that the nomination process has opened for the 2026 Ben Spangenberg and Justin Chappell Memorial Award and the 2026 Steve Bartlett Award. You can either nominate yourself or someone else for these prestigious awards. More info: www.disabilitybelongs.org/annual-awards/apply/
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We're excited to announce that the nomination process has opened for the 2026 Ben Spangenberg and Justin Chappell Memorial Award and the 2026 Steve Bartlett Award. You can either nominate yourself or someone else for these prestigious awards. More info: www.disabilitybelongs.org/annual-awards/apply/
As we enter the holiday season, Disability Belongs™ is delighted to share Event Accessibility Considerations – a practical, easy-to-use resource to help you plan events that are truly accessible and welcoming. Check it out: www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Resources/Events/ #Disabilities #Disability
November 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
As we enter the holiday season, Disability Belongs™ is delighted to share Event Accessibility Considerations – a practical, easy-to-use resource to help you plan events that are truly accessible and welcoming. Check it out: www.DisabilityBelongs.org/Resources/Events/ #Disabilities #Disability
After advocacy from us and our partners, the Social Security Administration has halted its plan to eliminate the role of age in SSDI and SSI #disability determinations – a proposal that would have put many older #disabled workers at risk of losing access to the earned benefits they rely on.
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
After advocacy from us and our partners, the Social Security Administration has halted its plan to eliminate the role of age in SSDI and SSI #disability determinations – a proposal that would have put many older #disabled workers at risk of losing access to the earned benefits they rely on.
Too often, conversations about #disability inclusion in faith communities focus only on access: ramps, captions, or sign language interpreters. While these are essential, they are only the first step. True inclusion means more than presence; it means belonging. Learn more at the link below!
Moving Beyond Inclusion and into Belonging - Disability Belongs™
Moving beyond inclusion requires shifting from an accessibility checklist to a culture of shared responsibility, learning, and respect.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Too often, conversations about #disability inclusion in faith communities focus only on access: ramps, captions, or sign language interpreters. While these are essential, they are only the first step. True inclusion means more than presence; it means belonging. Learn more at the link below!
We are excited to announce that 239 people applied to join the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program Spring 2026 Cohort! Thank you to everyone who applied!
November 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We are excited to announce that 239 people applied to join the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program Spring 2026 Cohort! Thank you to everyone who applied!
If Electronic Ballot Return is trusted for service members, it must be trusted for people with disabilities. #CripTheVote #Disabilities #Disability #Disabled
Tell your election officials: Access to Electronic Ballot Return is not optional. It's a right.
YouTube video by Disability Belongs
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November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If Electronic Ballot Return is trusted for service members, it must be trusted for people with disabilities. #CripTheVote #Disabilities #Disability #Disabled
Housing is a basic human need that is out of reach for hundreds of thousands of disabled people. Read the thread for some key facts, and then check out our blog post at the link below to learn more.
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
The Housing Crisis in the Disability Community - Disability Belongs™
Nearly half of unhoused individuals live with a disability, yet their unique needs are often left out of housing policy and service design.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Housing is a basic human need that is out of reach for hundreds of thousands of disabled people. Read the thread for some key facts, and then check out our blog post at the link below to learn more.
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
Image Description: An unhoused person sleeping on a sidewalk.
#Disabilities #Disability
It is no secret that public opinion of inclusion efforts and diverse representation is a hotly debated issue. And yet, a new report from the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity offers a far simpler view: not only are audiences receptive to diverse stories, they are hungry for them. #Disabilities
The State of Inclusion in TV Writing: Barriers for Disabled Workers
Disabled TV writers face bias, unpaid work, and limited access. Learn how true inclusion, fair pay, and representation can change Hollywood.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It is no secret that public opinion of inclusion efforts and diverse representation is a hotly debated issue. And yet, a new report from the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity offers a far simpler view: not only are audiences receptive to diverse stories, they are hungry for them. #Disabilities
Time is running out! Apply Now for the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program Spring 2026 Cohort. The final deadline to get your application in is Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. ET. All of the information you need is at www.disabilitybelongs.org/leadership-program #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Time is running out! Apply Now for the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program Spring 2026 Cohort. The final deadline to get your application in is Sunday, November 16 at 5 p.m. ET. All of the information you need is at www.disabilitybelongs.org/leadership-program #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled
Presidential elections get the spotlight. But today’s local and state elections are just as important. Why? Because every elected position impacts our daily lives as disabled people. (1/4) #ElectionDay #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Presidential elections get the spotlight. But today’s local and state elections are just as important. Why? Because every elected position impacts our daily lives as disabled people. (1/4) #ElectionDay #Disability #Disabilities #Disabled
"We also need to work towards a world where people no longer need to advocate for their needs in their faith communities because those faith communities already cultivate communities of inclusion."
Image: an icon of praying hands above a leader with their hands raised and two followers behind them
Image: an icon of praying hands above a leader with their hands raised and two followers behind them
Building Inclusive Leadership in Faith Communities - Disability Belongs™
Disabled people who have reflected on their calling and completed seminary or divinity school are just as qualified as their non-disabled peers.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"We also need to work towards a world where people no longer need to advocate for their needs in their faith communities because those faith communities already cultivate communities of inclusion."
Image: an icon of praying hands above a leader with their hands raised and two followers behind them
Image: an icon of praying hands above a leader with their hands raised and two followers behind them
In case you missed it, applications are open for the Spring 2026 cohort of the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program, but time is running out to be considered under the priority deadline! Get your application in by this Sunday, November 2nd at 5:00 PM ET! #Disability #Disabilities
Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program
A 5-month, fully remote training program for professionals committed to creating systemic change for people with disabilities.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In case you missed it, applications are open for the Spring 2026 cohort of the Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program, but time is running out to be considered under the priority deadline! Get your application in by this Sunday, November 2nd at 5:00 PM ET! #Disability #Disabilities
Beginning January 1, 2026, the eligibility rules for ABLE accounts will expand, allowing millions more Americans to:
• Save money in a tax-advantaged account
• Maintain eligibility for vital public benefits while building assets
• Gain greater financial independence and security
#Disability #ABLE
• Save money in a tax-advantaged account
• Maintain eligibility for vital public benefits while building assets
• Gain greater financial independence and security
#Disability #ABLE
October 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Beginning January 1, 2026, the eligibility rules for ABLE accounts will expand, allowing millions more Americans to:
• Save money in a tax-advantaged account
• Maintain eligibility for vital public benefits while building assets
• Gain greater financial independence and security
#Disability #ABLE
• Save money in a tax-advantaged account
• Maintain eligibility for vital public benefits while building assets
• Gain greater financial independence and security
#Disability #ABLE
They got into the Louvre. Can everyone get into your building? We offer accessibility training for wherever you are in your disability inclusion journey - learn more: www.disabilitybelongs.org/partner/ #DisabilityInclusion #Disability #Accessibility
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
They got into the Louvre. Can everyone get into your building? We offer accessibility training for wherever you are in your disability inclusion journey - learn more: www.disabilitybelongs.org/partner/ #DisabilityInclusion #Disability #Accessibility
Some employees with learning disabilities may require reasonable accommodations, which are adjustments to their job duties or working environment, depending on the specific nature of their disability and role. #Disabilities #Disability
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Some employees with learning disabilities may require reasonable accommodations, which are adjustments to their job duties or working environment, depending on the specific nature of their disability and role. #Disabilities #Disability
On Wednesday, October 29th, join a conversation with AARP and Disability Belongs™ about addressing the workforce realities faced by workers with access needs or #disabilities, debunking age-related myths, and exploring potential solutions. This event is free with ASL and CART provided. Register ⬇︎
Advancing an Inclusive Workforce in 2025: A Conversation with AARP and Disability Belongs™ - Disability Belongs™
Addressing the workforce realities faced by workers with access needs or disabilities, debunking age-related myths, and exploring potential solutions.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On Wednesday, October 29th, join a conversation with AARP and Disability Belongs™ about addressing the workforce realities faced by workers with access needs or #disabilities, debunking age-related myths, and exploring potential solutions. This event is free with ASL and CART provided. Register ⬇︎