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Texas Democrats With Disabilities

@TXDemsDisabled
Joined January 2023
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Gabrielle Giffords
@GabbyGiffords5 Nov 2024
After I was shot, I had to relearn how to talk one word at a time. Today, I still struggle to speak but I have not lost my voice—and I’m using it to urge all Americans to vote for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz tomorrow.
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Gabrielle Giffords
@GabbyGiffords1 Nov 2024
My family holds this country close to our hearts. I was shot and nearly killed serving the people of Arizona. So I ask my fellow patriots to reject Trump’s calls for violence and retribution. Let’s elect @KamalaHarris and put this dark chapter behind us once and for all.
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@HQNewsNow1 Nov 2024
Trump: Let's put Liz Cheney with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it when the guns are trained on her face
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Fort Worth, Texas- based American Airlines fined $50 million for discrimination against passengers with disabilities npr.org/2024/10/23/g-s1-2934…
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This Court ruling a great victory for individuals with disabilities and those who offer assistance to those with disabilities. Sourced: naacpldf.org/press-release/f…
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Trump saying he has a physical ailment as a result of getting shot is incredibly, and almost unbelievable, but he said it. To those who are truly disabled, this type of rhetoric inexcusable.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
@RepJasmine18 Sep 2024
Another failed GOP effort to fund the government. @GOPHouseOfRep is playing a dangerous game with American lives right now. Veterans are about to lose access to benefits. Employees are about to not get paid. Either do your job or let @HouseDemocrats lead and do it.
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𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
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Gabrielle Giffords
@GabbyGiffords25 Aug 2024
Over the last 11 years, my speech therapist has been with me every step of the way. Encouraging me. Pushing me. Helping me learn to talk again. Thank you Fabi for all of your support, especially this week at the @DemConvention.
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Activists decry @GregAbbott_TX’s use of sovereign immunity in doing the right thing for the disability community. He and @KenPaxtonTX new to go!
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The @TexasAFT has a plan to counter the use of federal funding intended for the disabled and disadvantaged student populations, by private, for/profit charter schools… texasaft.org/policy/funding/…
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Thank you @CollinDems for your support of Gus Waltz!!
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The @TexasTribune has put out a guide for ways that disabled voters can vote. texastribune.org/2024/08/16/…
How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election - The Texas Tribune

How Texans with disabilities can vote in the November election - The Texas Tribune

All Texas voters with disabilities have the right to accessible voting options, whether in person or by mail.

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Truth.
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The Arc of Texas@TheArcofTexas9 Aug 2024
Texas' "educational savings account program" (aka school vouchers) harms students with disabilities. Take action by Monday using our sample language: ow.ly/krHy50SREcj #txlege #advocacyinaction #specialed #education #Texas #IDD
What's Happening: On Monday, August 12, the House Public Education Committee is holding a hearing to consider the implementation of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers, referred to as an "educational savings account program." ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

ALT What's Happening: On Monday, August 12, the House Public Education Committee is holding a hearing to consider the implementation of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers, referred to as an "educational savings account program." ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

School voucher programs are taxpayer-funded subsidies that students use to attend private schools instead of public schools. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

ALT School voucher programs are taxpayer-funded subsidies that students use to attend private schools instead of public schools. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

Why It Matters: Vouchers harm students with disabilities in multiple ways. For example, private schools aren't required to offer the same protections and supports as public schools; there's an absence of accountability for academic and student outcomes in the private sector; and school vouchers lead to increased rates of segregation of kids with disabilities from their peers. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

ALT Why It Matters: Vouchers harm students with disabilities in multiple ways. For example, private schools aren't required to offer the same protections and supports as public schools; there's an absence of accountability for academic and student outcomes in the private sector; and school vouchers lead to increased rates of segregation of kids with disabilities from their peers. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

How You Can Help: We need you to share the perspectives of students with disabilities and their families and tell the committee members to oppose private school vouchers and prioritize special education funding. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

ALT How You Can Help: We need you to share the perspectives of students with disabilities and their families and tell the committee members to oppose private school vouchers and prioritize special education funding. ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY USE YOUR VOICE The Arc of Texas logo

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It looks like TDWD Leadership has laid out a pretty aggressive “White Paper” plan for the Disability Caucus for 2024-2025. 👍🏽👍🏽 facebook.com/share/p/3B4yXPi…
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Our thoughts are with those who are reflecting today on the loss of life in El Paso, five years ago. Let’s work together to make sure nothing like this ever happens again in any community.
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Let’s do this! 💙💙💙.
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Andres Lopez, the Vice President of the Texas Democrats with Disabilities issues statement on the U.S. DOJ findings today regarding the failings of the GOP and the Texas Juvenile Justice system to follow IDEA and ADA provisions of law. @texasdemocrats facebook.com/share/p/7UaxiYW…
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Disability Rights Texas@DisRightsTx1 Aug 2024
BREAKING: @TheJusticeDept investigative report released today confirms five Texas Juvenile Justice facilities are in violation of the U.S. Constitution, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A 2020 complaint filed with the DOJ by DRTx and @TexasAppleseed led to an extensive investigation into allegations of abuse and discrimination of these children and found these facilities engaged in a “pattern of abuse, deprivation of essential services and disability-related discrimination that seriously harms children and undermines their rehabilitation.” Read our press release posted minutes ago to learn more about the DOJ’s findings and recommended remedial measures.
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