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Casey Doherty

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Disability policy analyst @americanprogress.bsky.social by day, disability studies PhD student by night, disabled activist by later night. ME/Long Covid/Lyme/MCAS/etc. Cat mom! she/her. Opinions my own.

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · Nov 25

I’m here! I work in disability policy and am a disability studies PhD student. This account will be all things disability policy & research, pandemic mitigation measures, Long COVID/ME advocacy, reproductive justice, and more. And cats! Can’t forget cats.

A group of people outside at a protest, some standing and some with mobility aids like wheelchairs, holding signs that read “Fund Long COVID & ME/CFS Care” and “Biden and Congress: Fully Fund Pandemic Plans.” Many of the protesters are wearing red shirts that read “Still Sick Still Fighting.” Two protesters hold signs that look like tombstones. They read “Dead From Pharma Greed” and “ME/CFS Neglect Kills Us.”

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Sara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 1d

I think more people should be aware of how much cool stuff Link does in real life. He’s not just a poster.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 2d

“As a neurodiversity advocate and as an autistic person, I’m really grateful for so much of the work that’s been done that allows me to be myself and to be successful being myself.” Link, who has been *banned*!?!? from this platform?

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/06/spac... #AutisticWhileBlack

Space Law, Race, and Neurodiversity: Autistic Advocate AJ Link

We live in a country & society that is built on racism. The neurodivergent community isn't free of that racism—per Autistic advocate AJ Link.

thinkingautismguide.com

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 7d

Ridiculously, Medicare Telehealth coverage keeps are getting tied to continuing resolutions. Bills could be passed separately. But political bureaucracy. This means Medicare Telehealth waivers are kaput as of today. My latest for @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Another shutdown casualty: Medicare telehealth coverage

It's got bipartisan support—and millions of Americans need it. But Congress keeps failing to lock in funding for Medicare telehealth services.

www.motherjones.com

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It's ME(Jaime) @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social · 14d

Our current admin hates disabled people 🌈
www.afge.org/article/cdc-...

CDC Removes Disability as Reasonable Accommodation for Remote Work, Backtracks After Union Pressure

Leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had said employees with disabilities would no longer be approved for telework or remote work as a reasonable accommodation – a stunning vio...

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 15d

“The long history of trying to ‘cure’ or eliminate autism has been a history of terrible abuse and dangerous sham treatments."

I spoke to @autisticadvocacy.org's Greg Robinson and @drstevenkapp.bsky.social about the awful autism presser yesterday. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Disgust, horror, and "elimination": Trump and RFK Jr.'s eugenicist autism conference

The most striking omission from Monday's White House pageant: autistic people.

www.motherjones.com

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 14d

Monday’s press conference with President Trump, RFK, and other members of HHS leadership contained false and harmful information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. Read our full statement in formal language and plain language here: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/09/asan...

ASAN Condemns Administration's Rampant Misinformation about Autism, Acetaminophen, and Vaccines; Calls for Respectful, Fact-Based Approach - Autistic Self Advocacy Network

On September 22nd, President Trump, RFK, and other members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership held a press conference that contained false and harmful information about…

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Julia Doubleday @juliadoubleday.bsky.social · 19d

Over the last 5+ years, the COVID-fighting “toolkit” should’ve expanded, not narrowed. Now, RFK Jr's attacks on the COVID vaccines throw into harsh relief the reality that we only have one "tool" left. Where is the institutional mitigation?
My latest:

www.thegauntlet.news/p/with-rfks-...

With RFK's Attacks on the COVID Vaccine It's Official: We Don't Have the Tools

RFK's moves to limit access to the COVID vaccine are the latest in a long line of moves that shrank- rather than expanded- the size of the so-called anti-COVID "toolbox"

www.thegauntlet.news

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Mia Ives-Rublee @seemiaroll.bsky.social · 16d

Today’s announcement by RFK Jr. will likely lead to blaming parents if their children are diagnosed with autism & discouraging the safe use of Tylenol to appropriately manage pain and fever during pregnancy.

www.americanprogress.org/press/statem...

STATEMENT: Associating Autism with Tylenol Use Is Dangerous, Offensive, Inaccurate

www.americanprogress.org

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 19d

Mia & I joined Eddie Ytuarte on Pushing Limits to discuss our report, The Trump Administration’s War on Disability. In just 6 months, executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, & legislation have drastically limited disability rights, including Medicaid & education access.
@seemiaroll.bsky.social

First Six Months - Lasting Damage - Pushing Limits - September 19, 2025 | KPFA

Casey Doherty and Mia Ives-Rublee—our live guests this week, share the findings of a recent report by the Center for American Progress.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 19d

Today, Maryland took additional actions to protect COVID access:

- Issued a standing order so vaccines can be administered based on guidance developed by medical professional societies instead of the federal government

- Confirmed they have joined the Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Pages - Maryland Department of Health issues respiratory virus vaccine guidance, COVID-19 vaccine standing order

An official website of the State of Maryland.

health.maryland.gov

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 19d

I'm hearing that some folks were unable to get a vaccine without a prescription TODAY, Sept. 19th, as pharmacies did not update their policies in time. Hoping this will be cleared up ASAP.

Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 19d

D.C. friends! City council passed emergency legislation that allows D.C. residents to get COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription. This will be in place for 90 days, so don't wait if you want to get a vaccine!

www.wusa9.com/article/news...

DC Council passes emergency law to protect COVID-19 vaccine access

DC council passes emergency law for vaccine access without prescriptions, so residents can have easy access to Covid-19 vaccines this season.

www.wusa9.com

Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to join the Disability Economic Policy & Research Consortium! This week we discussed closing research gaps, shaping policies that work for our communities, & removing barriers to full economic participation for disabled people.

Explore the new website & research hub:

Disability Econ

disabilityecon.org

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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 21d

RFK Jr is holding a panel on Long Covid the day before Covid vaccines are discussed at ACIP. I wonder if he's going to claim that Covid vaccines cause Long Covid.

MEDIA ADVISORY—FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

Livestream: Secretary Kennedy Convenes ‘Leading the Way on Long COVID’ Roundtables

WASHINGTON—SEPTEMBER 17, 2025— Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will lead two roundtable discussions to drive actionable steps against Long COVID in the United States — one focused on patient experiences and the other on research. The event underscores the Trump Administration’s commitment to confronting the “invisible illnesses” that affect millions of Americans.

WHO:

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary

NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS)

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-IN)

Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI)

Additional patients, providers, medical professionals, and others researching, treating, and who have been affected by Long COVID.

WHEN:

Thursday, September 18 at 2 pm ET

WHERE:

The event is not open to the public but press and the public are invited to watch the event livestream on HHS.gov, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Septima P. Snark @drsubini.blacksky.app · 22d

As someone who identifies racist & ableist dehumanizing approaches to policy for a living, this is breathtaking. Like an actual breath of fresh air.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 22d

On June 24, I began my Election Night speech by quoting Mandela: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” That's the spirit of this campaign, and our city.

This is "Until It’s Done,” a new series about New Yorkers who refused to accept that a worthy goal was impossible.

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Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · 27d

Glad they can wear masks now, but masks should not have been banned!

"The U.S. government will provide wildfire fighters with masks to protect against smoke — reversing a decades-long ban that exposed workers to toxins known to cause cancer & other serious diseases"
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...

U.S. Wildfire Fighters to Mask Up After Decades-Long Ban on Smoke Protections

www.nytimes.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 28d

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a standing order so that people can get the COVID vaccine without a prescription.

You can print out the order here: www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uplo...

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Dom Kelly @thetattooedjew.com · 28d

How many Palestinians in Gaza were shot and killed today? How many of them were children? How many of them didn’t ask for nor celebrate nor perpetuate the kind of violence they’re subjected to on a daily basis?

How many of you care?

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Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · 28d

I know this isn't the news right now. But I have some updated info on Covid vax availability.

Several states where CVS/Walgreens weren't offering them or required Rx 1.5 wks ago now have them without Rx because of state officials' actions.

But still 13 states where CVS and/or Walgreens require Rx.

Can You Still Get the Covid Shot?

www.nytimes.com

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Dom Kelly @thetattooedjew.com · 29d

Come join my team! We at @newdisabledsouth.org are looking for a digital fundraising manager. Apply at go.newdisabledsouth.org/digi-fundraising

Job posting from New Disabled South: “We’re Hiring! Digital Fundraising Manager.” $80k salary, unlimited PTO, fully remote, 4-day/32-hour work week, health insurance, stipends, and more. Apply at go.newdisabledsouth.org/digi-fundraising.

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 29d

If you’d like to learn more about Disability Voting Rights Week, check out this resource from @aapd.com: www.aapd.com/disability-v...

Disability Voting Rights Week - AAPD

Join us September 11-15, 2023 to make sure disabled voters in your community are registered and ready to vote.

www.aapd.com

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 29d

It’s Disability Voting Rights Week!

I’m researching voting rights for people under guardianship & looking to speak with someone currently under guardianship who cannot vote. We can connect however works best for you, & I’ll send questions in advance.

DMs welcome and reposts appreciated!

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 6

🚨 UPDATE on the current COVID vaccine access situation in the US.

Please note that this is based on state laws but different things may be happening on the ground, and some pharmacies are defaulting to federal guidelines instead of state laws.

Map of COVID vaccine availability by state

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 6

This is a great piece by @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social with helpful tips for addressing COVID misinformation.

As a science communicator, my experience is that the best way to win people over is with empathetic real world conversations and it's work we all need to do if we want to turn things around.

I inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happened

What happened when a public health scientist overheard four men sharing misinformation about Covid — and decided to talk to them about it.

www.statnews.com

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · Sep 5

Again, I do this for a living:

If you're going to take action against RFK Jr, if you're going to spend your time and energy on opposing this fucking monster, the time is now.

Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · Sep 5

When asked about RFK Jr tonight, Trump did not offer a full-throated defense, instead we got ⤵️. This indicates, to me, that we should not relent. Now is the time to increase pressure...

www.patreon.com/posts/ctas-c...

CTA's: COVID vax access | Matthew Cortland

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Sep 5

If you want to resist, wear a mask

If you care about future generations, wear a mask

If you care about your long term health, wear a mask

If you want to fight fascism, wear a mask

Your resistance effort must be inclusive of everyone … and that includes disabled people

Masking is community care

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