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DISrupt West Virginia
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A state cohort of the @TheDISruption.bsky.social. Advocating for disability rights in the mountain state. #DISruptWV #304for504

https://wvprotectsection504.carrd.co/
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5/4 for 504: A Virtual Town Hall
8:30 - 9:30 PM EST

We are just two days away! 🤩

Have you registered? If not, here's that link: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

Check out our awesome panelists who will be joining us on Sunday!

#DisabilityJustice #DISrupt
The image is an informational poster featuring a panelist named Aubrey Sparks. It has a dark teal background with subtle, small dot patterns and several light blue accent lines in the upper right corner. The main text is in a bold, large sans-serif font with varying sizes for emphasis. It introduces Aubrey Sparks as a panelist, noting her role as the ACLU West Virginia Legal Director with pronouns listed as She/Her. There is a small color photograph of the panelist on the left side, depicting a person with long dark hair, wearing a red top and smiling at the camera in front of a brick wall. Next to the image is a block of text that reads: Aubrey will join the town hall as a panelist to update us on the Texas v. Kennedy case and the concerns that still remain. She will also speak to the intersectional impacts, especially how this case could affect trans rights and broader civil rights protections. The image features a promotional poster for a panelist named Seth DiStefano. The background is a dark blue with light blue and white dotted patterns. At the top, large white and teal letters display the words "Panelist Seth DiStefano." Below, white text indicates his position as the Senior Policy Outreach Director at the WV Center on Budget and Policy, along with his pronouns "He/Him" in teal. The left side of the image includes a photograph of Seth, who is wearing a dark suit and glasses, with a neutral expression. To the right of the photo, white text reads: Seth will join the town hall as a panelist to help us unpack the current and potential impacts of dismantling the Department of Education. He'll focus on how these changes could directly affect disabled students in West Virginia.
May 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Join us for 5/4 for 504: A Virtual Town Hall on Sunday, May 4th at 8:30 PM EST as we come together to fight for disability rights and defend Section 504.

#DisabilityJustice #Section504
Flyer for a virtual town hall titled "5/4 for 504: A Virtual Town Hall" hosted by DISrupt West Virginia and MomsRising. Event is on Sunday, May 4th, 2025, starting at 8:30 PM EST. Two people are smiling and holding protest signs supporting disability rights. A QR code is included to join the movement.
April 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Another day, another rally! Whether you are resisting online or in-person, today is a day of unity. We are all in this together, fighting against injustice.

Photos were taken with permission.

#DISruptors #DisabilityJustice #DISruptWV #DISrupt #HandsOff #NoKings #Appalachia #304for504
Two women standing on a grassy area. One woman on the left is wearing a gray cap, sunglasses, black T-shirt, and shorts, holding a sign that reads, "HANDS OFF! SAVE OUR DEMOCRACY FROM FASCISTS" with silhouettes of people marked with red Xs. The woman on the right is wearing sunglasses and a white T-shirt, holding a sign that says, "#304for504 Disability rights are under attack" with the shape of West Virginia depicted. Behind them, a crowd is visible with flags in the background. A woman is holding a large sign while standing on the paved area in front of the building. The sign features a drawing of a skull and wings, with bold text “13 million people will lose health insurance,” underneath. The woman is wearing a sun hat, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt featuring a colorful quote. Behind her, a group of people is gathered, some holding placards with various messages. A woman stands on a riverside walkway, smiling and holding a large cardboard sign. The sign is shaped like a tombstone and features a drawn sun at the top with a small red heart beneath it. The text includes “Resurrect: Empathy, The N.I.H, Intelligence, PBS/NPR, Environmental Justice and National Parks.” In the background, there's a river with a concrete barricade and houses set against a hillside covered with green trees. She is wearing sunglasses, a dark t-shirt, cropped black pants, and gray sneakers. Two women participating in the demonstration. The woman on the left is wearing sunglasses, a black top, and gray pants. She holds a colorful sign that promotes voting for Democrats with emphasis on education, healthcare, climate, civil rights, jobs, women's rights, labor, immigrant rights, and reproductive rights. The woman on the right, wearing a striped top and blue jeans, holds a sign stating "President Not King." In the background, more people with signs are visible.
April 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Disabled lives are valuable with or without productivity, performance, or proof.

Period.

#AffirmDisabledLives #DisabilityJusice
Dark blue background reads: stating "Disabled Lives are Valuable With or Without Productivity, Performance, or Proof." Includes a teal graffiti-styled exclamation mark.
April 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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The disability community is a wellspring of creativity, brilliance, and resistance.

We do not have to prove ourselves to anyone.
Dark blue background reads: "The Disability Community is a Wellspring of Creativity, Brilliance, and Resistance." Includes a teal graffiti-styled exclamation mark.
April 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Rest is Resistance.

Rest says: I am enough as I am. My existence is not up for negotiation.
Dark blue background featuring a silver spoon with the text "Rest is Resistance.”
April 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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You are not broken. You are not a burden. You are powerful.

#DisabilityJustice #AffirmDisabledLives #RestIsResistance #DISruptWV #DISrupt #SoftAndRadical #DisabilityPride
Dark blue background with the text "Affirmations for the Disability Community," a blue heart, and an arrow.
April 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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See you there. #DISruptors
Protest flyer with a design that includes a tombstone graphic and various text elements. At the top left, there is a tombstone with the words “RIP Democracy: Protest & Die-in.” To the right, two black rectangular shapes contain the date “April 19, 2025” and time “12:00 PM” in red text. Occupying the central portion, the text declares “West Virginia State Capitol Complex” in bold white letters against a green background. Below, an informative paragraph invites people to join a protest, emphasizing the theme “Dying to See Change in America?” Additional text at the bottom includes several logos: “United West Virginia” with a rainbow and handshake design, the 50501 logo, and an Indivisible logo. There is also a QR code situated in the bottom right corner on a gray background, along with grunge textures enhancing the flyer’s appearance.
April 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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RFL Jr. did NOT remove gender dysphoria from #Section504. He simply pointed out a loophole that we knew existed.

Don’t panic. Get precise.
#DisabilityJustice includes trans people. Period.
#50for504
Infographic text clarifies that the Section 504 preamble is not law and this information is not new, referencing a 2022 OCR statement. Includes chat bubble icons and the DISrupt West Virginia logo. Infographic text clarifies there is confliction in the courts and that federal protections may vary. It explains that gender dysphoria often qualifies as a disability, but outdated legal exclusions still block enforcement in some courts. Includes a textured teal push pin and the DISrupt West Virginia logo. The infographic references Williams v. Kincaid, which recognizes gender dysphoria under the ADA. This is within the Fourth Circuit’s jurisdiction, which includes Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and West Virginia. An illustration of a hand writing with a pen appears beside the text. The DISrupt West Virginia logo sits in the lower right corner. Bold message reads “Don’t panic. Get precise. Disability justice includes trans people. Period.” Overlay includes trans pride flags and protest signs reading “TRANS RIGHTS NOW!” and “AMEND THE HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.”
April 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM