Vilissa Thompson
@vilissathompson.bsky.social
#DisabilityTooWhite Creator • Founder of Ramp Your Voice!, LLC • #Disability_Rights #Consultant • Social Worker • #Writer
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Pandora’s R&B Holiday radio station has gotten me in the full mood today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
December 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Pandora’s R&B Holiday radio station has gotten me in the full mood today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
So many Luther songs - I love it.
The vibe I needed as I relaxed today.
Me after coming back home after this event -
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
Talmbout some “what you finna get into tonight”
My brother in Christ…
These uggs
This lime a rita
This heating pad
And Beyoncé 2 hands 2 heaven till somebody do a wellness check on me
My brother in Christ…
These uggs
This lime a rita
This heating pad
And Beyoncé 2 hands 2 heaven till somebody do a wellness check on me
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Me after coming back home after this event -
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
It’s going to be me, these fuzzy socks, & my winter hoodie gown.
Don’t look for me until next week.
The one thing about going to an event that has kids attend - you get home before 10pm.
Now to start my weekend.
Now to start my weekend.
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The one thing about going to an event that has kids attend - you get home before 10pm.
Now to start my weekend.
Now to start my weekend.
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This episode is going to be so good:
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This episode is going to be so good:
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
With Vilissa talking about her new true crime podcast and how to tell stories about disabled victims ethically—
and Josh Mankiewicz providing insights about true crime generally and how stories are created for Dateline.
What a great morning I’ve had.
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Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
A reminder that disability is global and the largest minority in the world. Let’s keep building a world where access, dignity, and belonging come first!
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I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
I’d love to sit around and school this guy but I’m interviewing @vilissathompson.bsky.social and @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social for my podcast this morning and I must prepare.
Adios!
Adios!
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Starting my day off chatting with Imani about my forthcoming true crime podcast was a delight!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
Thank you for bringing me on! Connecting #disability with true crime is something I'm fully passionate about, & I hope it shows when you all watch the episode!
YouTube finally gave us a Wrapped/Recap.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
YouTube finally gave us a Wrapped/Recap.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
Someone heard my plea. Lol
Now let Apple Podcasts do something similar.
I wasn’t expecting a disability storyline in Christmas Everyday, but I do find it interesting.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
November 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I wasn’t expecting a disability storyline in Christmas Everyday, but I do find it interesting.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
It’s a cripping up role, but not surprised.
I’m watching for Brandy. Lol. Getting my Black Christmas movies in for the season.
Entrepreneurs, artists, writers, podcasters, etc. -
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
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November 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Entrepreneurs, artists, writers, podcasters, etc. -
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
Grants for Creators is offering a discount to their annual subscription. It's a new resource I started using, & because of the Black Friday sale, finally got the paid sub.
2026 is about getting $$$ for our work!
www.grantsforcreators.com
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Now that we're approaching #givingtuesday, I'm adding to this offering - if you send me a screenshot of your donation to one of the organizations in my Giving Guide, I'll send you a photo postcard! Just fill out this form and I'll start sending some winged wonders your way forms.gle/S3HcscVPFpDx...
November 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Now that we're approaching #givingtuesday, I'm adding to this offering - if you send me a screenshot of your donation to one of the organizations in my Giving Guide, I'll send you a photo postcard! Just fill out this form and I'll start sending some winged wonders your way forms.gle/S3HcscVPFpDx...
Catching up on the slur usage & this.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
Michael Bohacek, an Republican state senator in Indiana, says he is a “NO” on Trump’s redistricting push, pointing to the president’s use of a slur
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Catching up on the slur usage & this.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
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Thank YOU for writing it :)
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thank YOU for writing it :)
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Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
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A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
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Let Freedom Reign
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
Thank you for republishing this piece!!
Start here:
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic, with Vilissa Thompson and Keah Brown.
the-flytrap.ghost.io/let-freedom-...
Let Freedom Reign
A roundtable about disabled Black girl magic.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you for republishing this piece!!
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In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Honoring Alice Wong: Reprinting Bitch Magazine's Access Series
Alice Wong, who reshaped the world of disability media, joined our ancestors on November 14, 2025. The Flytrap is proud to reprint her curated Access Series for Bitch Magazine.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Thanksgiving plate has been secured.
All is well on my end for the day.
All is well on my end for the day.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thanksgiving plate has been secured.
All is well on my end for the day.
All is well on my end for the day.
Good morning!
Happy Turkey Day if you celebrate!
Happy Thursday + Friday Eve to everyone else!
Happy Turkey Day if you celebrate!
Happy Thursday + Friday Eve to everyone else!
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Good morning!
Happy Turkey Day if you celebrate!
Happy Thursday + Friday Eve to everyone else!
Happy Turkey Day if you celebrate!
Happy Thursday + Friday Eve to everyone else!
Looking forward to writing my first piece in 2026 about #disability, grief, & community.
Grateful for my r'ships with editors I've worked with previously who reach out with care.
Nice to add a writing piece on my docket - feels so good.
Grateful for my r'ships with editors I've worked with previously who reach out with care.
Nice to add a writing piece on my docket - feels so good.
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Looking forward to writing my first piece in 2026 about #disability, grief, & community.
Grateful for my r'ships with editors I've worked with previously who reach out with care.
Nice to add a writing piece on my docket - feels so good.
Grateful for my r'ships with editors I've worked with previously who reach out with care.
Nice to add a writing piece on my docket - feels so good.
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Get into this month's newsletter that covers attending the Boy Is Mine Tour, a comrade's newsletter about voting accessibility, and jumpstarting your goal setting for 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The only response I got.
November 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The only response I got.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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I can’t believe I’m almost at 400 rides on Peloton.
My wellness journey has been great for over 2 1/2 years. Seeing the results & being proactive with consistency paid off.
My wellness journey has been great for over 2 1/2 years. Seeing the results & being proactive with consistency paid off.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I can’t believe I’m almost at 400 rides on Peloton.
My wellness journey has been great for over 2 1/2 years. Seeing the results & being proactive with consistency paid off.
My wellness journey has been great for over 2 1/2 years. Seeing the results & being proactive with consistency paid off.
It's not even December & we've secured 16 people to be a part of the conference.
And still seeking a few more folks.
My program manager has started putting together the Run of Show, & it's looking so good.
Wonderful updates to read on a Holiday week.
And still seeking a few more folks.
My program manager has started putting together the Run of Show, & it's looking so good.
Wonderful updates to read on a Holiday week.
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It's not even December & we've secured 16 people to be a part of the conference.
And still seeking a few more folks.
My program manager has started putting together the Run of Show, & it's looking so good.
Wonderful updates to read on a Holiday week.
And still seeking a few more folks.
My program manager has started putting together the Run of Show, & it's looking so good.
Wonderful updates to read on a Holiday week.