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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re excited to share the third issue of our quarterly series, Disability Policy Insights on Budget Analysis!

Whether you’re a policymaker, development professional, researcher, or advocate, this issue provides the tools to track and influence real change.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our CEO Daniel Mont was tasked with some crafting at a family event - and we love what he came up with so much that we are requesting he make more!

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Jul 30

The deadline for applying for the CIP fellowship is tomorrow the 31st of July at 5pm Eastern Time - make sure you get your completed applications in! #Research #InclusivePolicy #DisabilityRights inclusive-policy.org/fellowship/

A policy, research, and training “think and do” tank building inclusive futures. Mentorship to develop the fellow’s work plan and achieve their deliverables.

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Lurie Institute for Disability Policy @lurieinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 22

In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, which raises awareness about the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, we’re hosting a webinar to discuss how to support new parents with a variety of disabilities in lactation and breastfeeding their child.

Register on Zoom: zurl.co/UMvAl

Graphic for a webinar titled "Lactation and Breastfeeding with a Disability" on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 12 PM ET, featuring speakers Alesha Thomas, Elizabeth Campbell Soper, and Norma Morán. The flyer features a purple background with speaker photos and accessibility icons indicating the availability of sign language interpretation and closed captioning.

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Maria Ni Fhlatharta @nifhla.bsky.social · Jun 20

Exciting opportunity for an early-mid career person with a disability to join the CIP-Verse!

Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Jun 19

Calling emerging researchers with disabilities from LMICs!
Interested in rights-based policy on community supports, social protection, or disability data?

CIP Fellowship applications are now open.
Deadline: July 31
Details: inclusive-policy.org/fellowship/
#DisabilityRights #InclusivePolicy #CRPD

A policy, research, and training “think and do” tank building inclusive futures. Mentorship to develop the fellow’s work plan and achieve their deliverables.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Jun 20

Calling emerging researchers with disabilities from LMICs!
Interested in rights-based policy on community supports, social protection, or disability data?

CIP Fellowship applications are now open.
Deadline: July 31
Details: inclusive-policy.org/fellowship/
#DisabilityRights #InclusivePolicy #CRPD

A policy, research, and training “think and do” tank building inclusive futures. Mentorship to develop the fellow’s work plan and achieve their deliverables.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · May 28

We are happy to announce a new report on Inclusive Social Protection in Malawi by our 23/24 Fellow Scader Louis. The report analyzes Malawi's Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP), highlighting its critical for persons with disabilities as well as its limitations.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · May 27

We are preparing to send out the latest issue of our newsletter, which includes a round-up of all we have been up to; as well as some exciting news about our fellowship program for 2025!

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Inclusion Europe @inclusioneurope.bsky.social · May 21

Deinstitutionalisation for children with disabilities in Slovenia

Workshop on 10 June 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 Brussels time.

We invite everyone who has experience supporting children with disabilities and wants to share it to help answer Slovenia’s questions.

www.inclusion.eu/deinstitutio...

Doing DI: Work to end segregation of people with intellectual disabilities in institutions. Co-funded by the European Union.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · May 13

Check out the strategy document that captures the most critical insights, bold ideas, and collective commitments from the @awidwomensrights.bsky.social session that we co-convened with @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, IDWFED, DRF and GAC.

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · May 6

The 2nd issue of Disability Policy Insights from CIP is out now!
We’re exploring disability inclusion in the care agenda—and why it’s essential for inclusive and just systems of care and support

Read the brief + watch the video:
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#DisabilityRights #CareAgenda

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · May 5

New DPI Issue Launching This Week!

The latest edition of Disability Policy Insights focuses on disability inclusion in the care and support economy.

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#DisabilityInclusion #CareEconomy #InclusivePolicy

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Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 1

We start with a conversation on the importance of peer support in navigating care and support systems - with the reminder that people with disabilities are champion problem solvers. #InclusiveCare

Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 1

We are sorry to everyone who could not get in this evening. We had a limited venue capacity, but it shows just how vital this conversation is to our movements and our lives. #InclusiveCare

Center for Inclusive Policy @inclusivepolicy.bsky.social · Apr 1

At the eve of #GDS2025 we have gathered with our partners the Disability Rights Advocacy Fund and Robert Bosch Stiftung for a crucial conversation on disability rights and the care and support economy.