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Resilience Squadron
@resiliencesquadron.com
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Sharing experiences and representation of disability and chronic illness across the Star Wars fandom and universe.

By Greg Norman (@raelshark.bsky.social) and Jack Vasvary.

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* See also: Saw. Hopefully we'll also see some exploration of his state in these final few days before choosing not to try and save his own life. We have gotten more context for his ailments this season, so maybe we'll see how that plays into his story in this last arc.
Saw Gerrera confronts Willmon in Andor, gripping him by the shoulders in a tense moment. Willmon wears a breathing mask while Saw, clad in his distinctive armored suit, looks distressed and intense amid a dim, industrial setting.
May 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Ideally we'll see more of the "Terrible things on behalf of the Rebellion" that he and others have done. Then at least then murdering Tivik will no longer be an unfortunate standalone writing decision that just uses the death of a disabled person to further a main character's story. *
Tivik and Cassian from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in a tense conversation, with Tivik looking alarmed in a dimly lit setting.
May 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Our Discord community for disabled and chronically ill Star Wars fans and our friends is now live.

We're chatting Celebration for those who can't attend. Come join us!

discord.gg/p8QZTDvshp

#StarWarsCelebration #SWCJ2025
A Japanese art-stylized image shows a rolling red and white Star Wars droid in front of an accessibility symbol that includes a Rebel insignia. A logo for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is in the corner. At the top is the text "Our Discord is Live!"
April 19, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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The Resilience Squadron Discord is now live!

If you're a disabled or chronically ill fan who couldn't travel or afford to get to Tokyo - or if you're just a friend and ally - come join us to follow along with the Celebration events and reveals.

discord.gg/p8QZTDvshp
A stylized image of a Star Wars droid with a single large wheel and cone shaped head. In the corner is a logo for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.
April 18, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Here's what @notthegolfer.com has been working on for the LA Strikes Back fundraiser auction for LA fire relief.

Auction listing ends in about 8 minutes!

lastrikesback.betterworld.org/auctions/la-...
A Star Wars Rebel pilot helmet sits on a table. It has a grey, red, and white color scheme with a medical symbol on the forehead. It appears heavily damaged and worn. It also has a flashlight mounted to the side, turned on and pointed forward. In front of the helmet is an oxygen mask with the same color scheme and medical symbol, as well as a lantern-shaped device that has opened to reveal a lit translucent blue interior.
March 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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@sithtyminutes.bsky.social FYI, if you're interested in talking about all this I have THINGS TO SAY

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Asked why he was now blaming efforts to recruit people with disabilities, he replied: "Because I have common sense, okay, and unfortunately, a lot of people don't," he said.
January 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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For #AhsokaTanoDay, here we are meeting Ashley Eckstein at Steel City Con in Pittsburgh last month. She and Ahsoka mean the world to us, and we showed our appreciation of her work advocating for mental health with a custom version of our mascot droid RE-SQ.

Remember, Ahsoka lives in all of us.
A selfie by Ashley Eckstein at a convention with two middle-aged white men in Rebel X-Wing Pilot costumes. One of the costumers is in a wheelchair. A professional convention photo with Ashley Eckstein shown crossing her arms, with two middle-aged white men in Rebel X-Wing Pilot costumes. The man on the left is holding his helmet under his arm and is using a cane. The man on the right is in a wheelchair (he doesn't have lower legs) and is also crossing his arms. A weathered Star Wars toy droid is shown in a black carrying case, surrounded by foam. The droid is based on D-O and has a cone-shaped head on a single large wheel. He is white with red highlights, and includes smaller wheels in the front and back. A circular logo for Resilience Squadron includes the group's name and two accessibility icons (adapted to include Rebel insignias) around an outer ring. Inside the ring is a white and red Star Wars droid based on D-O, with a conical head attached to a single large wheel. In front of the large wheel is a smaller supporting wheel. The droid is also wearing headphones.
January 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Latest Star Wars: Hunters update - No Veers, but we did get a Snowie skin!
Screenshot of a video game shows a large character wearing white snowtrooper armor. He's part of a "Snowy Sentinel Bundle."
January 30, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Just want to reinforce that although we focus on Star Wars and disability here online and on our podcast, we stand by all those who are marginalized and at risk. Disability is a great unifier across endangered communities, and we want to support safe spaces. Star Wars fans are here for you.
An accessibility logo indicates a person in a wheelchair wearing a flight helmet and a Star Wars Rebel insignia in the wheel of the chair.
January 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM