Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting LLC
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My name is Annette Bourbonniere and I am - among other things - an accessibility & inclusion advocate for persons with disabilities. My podcast name is Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions of Meaningful Inclusion.
Bitch on Wheels – Disabled Is Not the Same as Elderly
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
January 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Bitch on Wheels – Disabled Is Not the Same as Elderly
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Kirby the Super Service Dog Brings Extra Benefits
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Kirby the Super Service Dog Brings Extra Benefits
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Goodbye 2025, Happy 2026
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Goodbye 2025, Happy 2026
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
Healthcare Disaster - 2026
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Healthcare Disaster - 2026
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
Let Brown Community Grieve Without Conspiracies
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
December 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Let Brown Community Grieve Without Conspiracies
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Inclusion or Exclusion in Extracurricular Activities?
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
December 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Inclusion or Exclusion in Extracurricular Activities?
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Who Is Left to Defend Disability Rights?
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
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After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Who Is Left to Defend Disability Rights?
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
www.patreon.com/posts/who-is...
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
www.patreon.com/posts/who-is...
This is a longstanding problem. It makes me feel sorry for the TSA miracles that they have such a need to think we are privileged. Maybe that's their disability?
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines. on.wsj.com/3N6apva
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is a longstanding problem. It makes me feel sorry for the TSA miracles that they have such a need to think we are privileged. Maybe that's their disability?
Reposted by Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting LLC
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines. on.wsj.com/3N6apva
They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Another Senseless Shooting
Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Another Senseless Shooting
Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Bitch on Wheels - Respect?
Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Bitch on Wheels Wants a Little Respect | Nothing Without Us
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December 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bitch on Wheels - Respect?
Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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For crying out loud! It's a big deal to change a font? My goodness! Let's all insist on Ariel no TimesNewRoman. People with dyslexia have an easier time reading it. Or, is that their point? Prevent access?
Disability activism is not a bad thing! Don't let them change the words to mean something else
The US secretary of state says the ‘wasteful’ switch from Times New Roman pandered to disability activism
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
For crying out loud! It's a big deal to change a font? My goodness! Let's all insist on Ariel no TimesNewRoman. People with dyslexia have an easier time reading it. Or, is that their point? Prevent access?
Kirby Van Entry Update Plus
Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Kirby Van Entry Update Plus
Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Senator Jack Reed of RI, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced a resolution marking 50 years since Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Can we keep it going for another 50 years?
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Senator Jack Reed of RI, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced a resolution marking 50 years since Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Can we keep it going for another 50 years?
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This is a special posting of the video of most of the presentations at the Summit on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Newport RI on 11/19/25. We did not have a professional setup for making the video, so please excuse any parts that show that.
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is a special posting of the video of most of the presentations at the Summit on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Newport RI on 11/19/25. We did not have a professional setup for making the video, so please excuse any parts that show that.
Giving Tuesday - Please give to these worthy organizations.
pawswithacause.org/donate/
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December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Giving Tuesday - Please give to these worthy organizations.
pawswithacause.org/donate/
donorbox.org/newport-hous...
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
pawswithacause.org/donate/
donorbox.org/newport-hous...
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Whether due to racism, sexism, or ableism, violence is increasing in this country, reaching down into our schools. Let’s do something about all these isms. Who will start? The federal government? States? Cities? Schools? Parents? Maybe all of us?
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Whether due to racism, sexism, or ableism, violence is increasing in this country, reaching down into our schools. Let’s do something about all these isms. Who will start? The federal government? States? Cities? Schools? Parents? Maybe all of us?
PAWS to be Thankful – I am grateful for my PAWS dog, Kirby. Please help others get what I am so lucky to have – a certified assistance dog, trained to meet my specific needs by donating to Paws with a Cause. Donations between now and Giving Tuesday will be doubled.
pawswithacause.org/donate/
pawswithacause.org/donate/
November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
PAWS to be Thankful – I am grateful for my PAWS dog, Kirby. Please help others get what I am so lucky to have – a certified assistance dog, trained to meet my specific needs by donating to Paws with a Cause. Donations between now and Giving Tuesday will be doubled.
pawswithacause.org/donate/
pawswithacause.org/donate/
The holidays are coming. Thanksgiving is this week and the winter holidays will be following soon after. Are you able to visit family and friends? Who will be missing from your Thanksgiving table?
November 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The holidays are coming. Thanksgiving is this week and the winter holidays will be following soon after. Are you able to visit family and friends? Who will be missing from your Thanksgiving table?
I have occasionally talked about what gives me hope in today’s distressing times. Now, I have one more thing. The generosity of everyday Americans. Remember - there are more of us than there are billionaires.
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I have occasionally talked about what gives me hope in today’s distressing times. Now, I have one more thing. The generosity of everyday Americans. Remember - there are more of us than there are billionaires.
Alice Wong, a prominent disability activist whose work is known to the disability community across the world, died on November 14, 2025.
I’m sure she never heard of me, but much of her work informed the work I do. RIP Alice Wong
I’m sure she never heard of me, but much of her work informed the work I do. RIP Alice Wong
November 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Alice Wong, a prominent disability activist whose work is known to the disability community across the world, died on November 14, 2025.
I’m sure she never heard of me, but much of her work informed the work I do. RIP Alice Wong
I’m sure she never heard of me, but much of her work informed the work I do. RIP Alice Wong
Living Independently in the 21st Century on Advocacy
Christina Battista and Michael Matracia have officially joined with Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions on Meaningful Inclusion with their inaugural post on advocacy. New voices. New points of view. New logo and pictures posted soon.
Christina Battista and Michael Matracia have officially joined with Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions on Meaningful Inclusion with their inaugural post on advocacy. New voices. New points of view. New logo and pictures posted soon.
November 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Living Independently in the 21st Century on Advocacy
Christina Battista and Michael Matracia have officially joined with Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions on Meaningful Inclusion with their inaugural post on advocacy. New voices. New points of view. New logo and pictures posted soon.
Christina Battista and Michael Matracia have officially joined with Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions on Meaningful Inclusion with their inaugural post on advocacy. New voices. New points of view. New logo and pictures posted soon.
Still working on solving the car entry problem for Kirby, the Super Service Dog. He is healthy, runs and jumps after tennis balls with no problem at all, but has developed a hesitation to jumping onto the seat in the van. Maybe a simple solution will work? Available on the Member tier.
November 14, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Still working on solving the car entry problem for Kirby, the Super Service Dog. He is healthy, runs and jumps after tennis balls with no problem at all, but has developed a hesitation to jumping onto the seat in the van. Maybe a simple solution will work? Available on the Member tier.
When will people learn that caving in to a bully – in this case the Orange-Faced Monster – only results in them demanding more? The US Senate traded healthcare for food, or at least they think they did. I’m lucky to be a Rhode Islander.
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
When will people learn that caving in to a bully – in this case the Orange-Faced Monster – only results in them demanding more? The US Senate traded healthcare for food, or at least they think they did. I’m lucky to be a Rhode Islander.