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Alberto Vásquez
@halberto1980.bsky.social
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Mad/disability activist. Co-director of the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP). Proud loco at Redesfera Latinoamericana. Nos siguen pegando abajo. 🍉
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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · Aug 18
One of our LLM graduates, @halberto1980.bsky.social & his colleagues at Mad Thinking are organising a very timely and interesting 6 part webinar series 'Disability Activism Under Pressure'. More info madthinking.org/2025/08/13/d...
Disability Activism Under Pressure: Resistance and Resilience in Authoritarian Contexts
This six part webinar series brings together activists and organisers—disabled and non-disabled—to share tools, strategies, and reflections for organising under authoritarian conditions. Across the…
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Peter Torres Fremlin @desibility.bsky.social · Jun 12
Does joining the establishment take disability activism away from its original mission?

This question is the heart of disability work today, where policy successes have not always led to better lives for disabled people.

By @halberto1980.bsky.social

www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/want...
We Wanted to Change the World
The risks professionalisation poses to an authentic disability movement
www.disabilitydebrief.org
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Alberto Vásquez @halberto1980.bsky.social · Jun 11
I wrote for the Disability Debrief on where disability organising is headed—and where it feels stuck. About professionalisation and the growing distance between movements and the people we claim to represent. www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/want...

Thanks, @desibility.bsky.social!
We Wanted to Change the World
The risks professionalisation poses to an authentic disability movement
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Centre for Disability Law and Policy @uniofgalwaycdlp.bsky.social · May 13
We are delighted to announce that the response to our keynote presenter, @talilalewis.bsky.social at #16thDSS will be provided by mad/disability rights activist and co-founder of Mad Thinking @halberto1980.bsky.social

Find out more or register now at cdlp.clr.events/event/137746
Graphic with the Centre for Disability Law and Policy, University of Galway logo and a picture of Alberto Vasquez, a man with black hair, a beard and glasses. Alberto is wearing a black t-shirt and jean jacket and standing in front of tree. The text reads - Alberto Vasquez. Response to Keynote Address. 16th International Disability Law Summer School.
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Alberto Vásquez @halberto1980.bsky.social · Apr 10
No aid has entered Gaza since March 2 amid renewed Israeli attacks. Join us on 15 April at 6:00 pm Palestine time for a conversation on the situation of people with disabilities in Gaza and across occupied Palestine. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi.... Please help us spread the word!
A promotional poster for an online event titled "Disability Justice for Palestine: Taking Action." The event is scheduled for April 15 at 11h EST / 18h Palestine. Registration link: https://bit.ly/DJPTA. Organized by: Disability Justice for Palestine and the Palestinian Disability Coalition, with support from Women Enabled International and Disability Divest. Arabic & English interpretation, ASL & IS interpretation, and CART will be provided. The lower section features a raised fist in red, green, black, and white, and a QR code for registration.
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Maria Ni Fhlatharta @nifhla.bsky.social · Mar 3
Our first newsletter is ready to go out with lots of interesting information about what the team at CIP has done over the past few months.

When I first joined the team @halberto1980.bsky.social told me that CIP was busier than I could imagine...looking at all that we've been up to I have to agree.
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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Feb 18
We have a new newsletter - and if you would like to keep up to date with all of our activities - you can subscribe here!

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Subscribe | Center for Inclusive Policy
A policy, research, and training “think and do” tank building inclusive futures.
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Alberto Vásquez @halberto1980.bsky.social · Nov 26
Heading to #AWIDForum2024? Don’t miss this session on Intersectional Approaches to Care!

📣 Advancing the Rights & Dignity of Women with Disabilities in Building Transformative & Inclusive Care & Support Systems
⏰ Date: Tuesday, December 3
⌛️ Time: 4:15 pm-5:30 pm at Hall 4
A white poster with text: Intersectional Approaches to Care: Advancing the Rights & Dignity of Women with Disabilities in Building Transformative & Inclusive Care & Support Systems. The poster has logos of DRF, OXFAM, Global Alliance for Care, Center for Inclusive Policy, and IDWF
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Alberto Vásquez @halberto1980.bsky.social · Nov 23
The genocide in Gaza is a mass disabling event
www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
Facing genocide while disabled
Palestinians with disabilities in Gaza have experienced immense suffering due to displacement and the absence of care.
www.aljazeera.com
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Symposium for Strength and Solidarity @strengthandsol.bsky.social · Nov 15
Season 6 of the S&S #podcast begins amid the ongoing crisis in #Gaza — over 100,000 lives lost, most of them civilians. Akwe Amosu speaks with Hossam Bahgat and Nabeel Rajab about the devastating impact and the future of #humanrights.

🎧 Listen here: lnkd.in/ekqjSTS
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