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DRCVI's mission is to advance the legal rights of people with disabilities, support and empower families, and inform and involve professionals and others interested in the healthy development and education of children and youth.
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Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being. Together, let's create a world where mental health is valued and supported. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma
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October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The federal government is on the brink of cutting the only independent watchdogs that protect people with disabilities.

Tell Congress: Protect P&A funding.
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#HandsoffDisabilityServices #ProtectPnAs
This image features a black background and striking orange and white text. It reads “Cuts to disability rights programs don’t just hurt – they kill. The federal government is on the brink of cutting the only independent watchdogs that protect people with disabilities. Swipe to understand what’s at stake.” It also features the National Disability Rights Network Logo. The image reads “What are P&As? The Protection & Advocacy (P&A) network was created after tragedy. In the 1970s, the world got a window view of the abuse and neglect people with disabilities faced in institutions. Congress said: ‘Never again.’ The P&As became a part of this promise – they are the watchdogs that make sure no one suffers in silence.” It also features a black and white image of a young person crouching with their head in their hands. The image reads “What do P&As do? Everyday, Protection & Advocacy organizations: investigate abuse and neglect claims, help people with disabilities access healthcare, jobs and education, ensure laws protecting people with disabilities are enforced, prevent crises before they happen, and intervene with legal advocacy when they do.” It also features a black and white image of a young woman with a megaphone. The image reads “Why now? Draft federal budgets, as they stand today, would gut P&A capacity. No more unannounced facility visit. No one to investigate abuse. No one to help people fight for their basic rights. This isn’t hypothetical; it’s a return to horrors we once swore to end.” It also features a black and white image of the Capitol Building. / The image reads “Without the Protection & Advocacy Network, people with disabilities will: be trapped in dangerous institutions, be denied medication, services or education, and face abuse, neglect and even death.” It also features a black and white image of a man who uses a wheelchair with his head in his hands.
June 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Join us on February 26th for the re-launch of DisabilityStatistics.org!
Learn how DisabilityStatistics.org can help you! Register Now:
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February 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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DisabilityStatistics.org is relaunching on Feb. 26th with new maps, more rollover details, charts to help you compare information, expanded accessibility features, as well as the updated 2023 American Community Survey data.
Don't Delay, Register Now!
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February 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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DeafBlind Youth Council will host a virtual event on Feb 25 @ 5 PM for ages 15-22 - a fantastic opportunity for DeafBlind youth to connect with DeafBlind peers & mentors from across the US & get a $25 gift card. Support next-gen DeafBlind leaders! Sponsored by @DEAFinitelyInc and @DeafOrgFund.
ID: On a black background with a yellow mark at the top, the image advertises the DeafBlind Youth Council. On the left side, the following information is displayed: WHEN: February 25th at 5 PM WHERE: ZOOM AGE: 15-22 Every Participant receives $25 Meet DB youth and mentors from New England and around the US. For any questions or concerns, email Angie Bedoya at abedoya@deafinitelyinc.com On the right side, a large red heart is shown with a QR code inside. Below the heart, it says: "Please RSVP and Sponsored by Deaf Organization Fund." Above the heart, it says "Sponsored by Deafinitely, Inc." Instructions for the QR code read: For QR, please use your phone's camera to open OR tap and hold on it to open (if using an iPhone with a camera) or click 'RSVP' to open the link.
February 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Let us know what you think about Ability Radio! Please listen to this episode: bit.ly/AbiltyRadio-44 & fill out this survey: bit.ly/PTI-Survey
You can visit WTJX FM 91.3 at wtjx.org/wtjxfm/ on Saturdays at 11:30 AM or go to drcvi.org/resources/ra... anytime. pic.x.com/1OwCTjT16j
January 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM