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The Center for Racial & Disability Justice has an incredibly compelling op-ed in the Chicago Sun Times about why #AssistedSuicide laws are bad, & asking @govpritzker.illinois.gov to veto SB 1950. #DisabilityJustice #DisabilitySky #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights tinyurl.com/4nk7e6ru
Dignity is the right to live — not pressure to die Across the country, and now in Illinois, lawmakers have advanced a so-called "medical-aid-in-dying" bill that promises compassion and choice. The language sounds reassuring: autonomy, dignity, self-determination. But for many disabled and marginalized people, the legislation represents the collapse of real options - not choice. In the early hours of Oct. 31, the state Senate pushed through the End-of-Life Options for Terminally III Patients Act through rushed, opaque circumstances, leaving disability organizations and impacted communities with no time to weigh in. Now it sits on the governor's desk. This is not how ethical policymaking works, and it reflects a larger pattern. When disabled voices are sidelined, the resulting policy cannot claim to protect autonomy or dignity. Polling shows while Americans value compassion and bodily autonomy, support for medically-assisted death drops sharply when people learn that disabled individuals often turn to it because they cannot access housing, care and other essentials. People want fairness not coercion disguised as compassion. Our research at Northwestern University's Center for Racial and Disability Justice shows disabled people, especially those who are poor, Indigenous, or people of color, are already offered help to die more readily than help to live. In Canada, some have been pushed to medically-assisted death after being denied home care or accessible housing. Similar pressures are emerging in the U.S. When disability, poverty and systemic neglect make life unbearable, that is not "autonomy" - it is abandonment. The rhetoric around medically-assisted death frames it as a tightly regulated option for terminal illness. In reality, safeguards are eroded. Research shows physicians routinely underestimate disabled people's quality of life, oversight is minimal, and there is no guarantee people receive palliative care or community support before being offered death. When governments and insurers fund dying more readily than living, we must ask: Whose dignity is being protected? These laws also undermines suicide-prevention efforts by carving out an exception that suggests disabled lives are less worthy of saving. Research from other countries shows troubling "suicide contagion" effects when the procedure is normalized. The answer is not expanding medically-assisted death but expanding accessible housing, community-based services, palliative care, mental health supports and disability benefits that allow people to live with dignity. Illinois may have rushed this bill through, but Gov. JB Pritzker still has a choice. And so do we. True compassion is measured not so do we. True compassion is measured not by how easily we allow people to die, but by how hard we fight for their right to live. Kate Caldwell, director, Research & Policy, Center for Racial and Disability Justice, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
Yes, I wrote a short thread ab this the other day. They used us as their guinea pigs to “perfect” gas chambers, supported eugenics, & called us “useless eaters” Tysm for drawing attention to this. 💜💙 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityPride
July 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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#ableismissystemic
#invisiblevoices
#seeus
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#cripplepunk
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#ableismisbias
#disabilityrightsarehumanrights
#makebigotsintentionallyuncomfortable
#invisibledisabilitiesarevalid
#disablityrights
#InternationalDayOfDisabledPersons
#December3
#truth
#harconversations
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December 3, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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June 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
This. 👇👇👇 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityJustice #Disability
jessajaguar.bsky.social Jessa Jaguar | Tampa Bay Area Makeup Artist @jessajaguar.bsky.social · May 4
People with disabilities exist. They're not faking it. If they ask for accomodations, it's because they need them.
May 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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We have a resources page that may have some help, or you can join our mailing list or reach out via our web form. 💜 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DiaabiltyJustice #Disability
Resources for the Disability Community
When we started 10 Minutes a Day, one of the most important goals we had was to support and fight for disenfranchised communities. According to the CDC, 61 million American adults have a disability, w...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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3/ I didn't know this yet heading into our third night, but I learned it as we stayed, I was never going to walk away from this as long as people were still outside.

#vtpoli #crisisinvt #massunsheltering #massunhousing #housed802 #endhomelessness #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights
October 17, 2025 at 1:47 AM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
The majority of long-term care funds are spent so ppl in the #Disability community can have quality of life & the healthcare we need. #HandsOff #Medicaid #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights 💜💙
drdind.bsky.social DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · Apr 9
Hands Off OurMedicaid!
Medicaid covers 41% of all us births 61% of long term care 38% of children's health care
April 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
The threat to #Trans rights is also a threat to #Disability rights, & both communities are being targeted by this admin & are vulnerable & marginalized. #Section504 #TransRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityInclusion
How a Republican Lawsuit Targeting Trans Kids Could Undo Major Disability Protections
Texas v. Becerra is a fight for the future of civil rights in America.
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April 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
10minutesaday.bsky.social
Illinois’s House just passed a right to die bill, HB 1328. We're concerned the bill lacks certain guardrails to prevent #disability & #chronicallyill communities from being targeted & harmed. Our blog post with links to sponsor contact info below. #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights 💜
The End of Life Options Act & its Consequences
On May 30, 2025, Illinois passed HB 1328, or the "End Of Life Options Act," which is a right to die bill. The disability community opposed this bill, including Illinois' primary disability rights orga...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
Me too! It’s long overdue,& it makes it a lot nicer when we need assistive aids/devices. 💜 Gentle hugs to you! 🫶 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityJustice #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Disability.
June 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
10minutesaday.bsky.social
Want to learn more about our work with @diyabled.bsky.social to create a virtual, accessible, disability led & focused event? Details here!
#DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #DisabilityJusticeIsSocialJustice #DisabilityJustice #Disability #SpoonieLife
Be Our Guest: 5/17 Virtual #HandsOff Protest Champions Disability Rights & Social Justice
  On April 5, 2025, millions of individuals participated in protests to defend vital social programs. However, the disability community—a historically and systemically disenfranchised group...
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May 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
momaladearest.bsky.social
Join us! Yay! 5/17/25, 3-6 PM EST! You won’t want to miss it! 💙💜 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights
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10minutesaday.bsky.social 10 Minutes A Day @10minutesaday.bsky.social · May 13
We’re so thrilled to have the support & participation of IL-9 @schakowsky.house.gov for our #HandsOff event on 5/17, which is led by & focused on the #disability community! Join us for advocacy workshops, creative collaboration, art, music, & more! #DisabilityJustice Join us! 💜💙
Bed -In Virtual HANDS OFF! Protest May 17 3pm EST / 2pm CST 1pm MST / 12pm PST Hosted by DIYAbled & 10 Minutes a Day Art by: @sharonfrancesme on Instagram Sponsors: SUGAR HOLLOW SOLAR,MAPS CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL MIDWEST ANESTHESIA AND PAIN SPECIALISTS, CHASE BLISS, NEW DISABLED SOUTH
May 13, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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February 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
#Remove #Reverse #Reclaim GOP should have gotten the message when over 1% of Americans attended #HandsOff events to protect #Medicaid & oppose Felon 47's awful policies. The tariff language was also awful. #HealthcareIsAHumanRight #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #Resist
elizabeth64.bsky.social Elizabeth Dunn🖇️📎 @elizabeth64.bsky.social · Apr 10
🚨House Republicans just now forced to postpone budget vote.....
April 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
Nope. Also, 2/3rds of American households have a disabled person living there—why are we ignoring or trying to eviscerate the largest national & global minority? They came for us 1st. They will come for someone else next. #DisabilityJustice #Disability #Spoonielife
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April 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
Keep going, everyone! You’re doing amazing work, & I’m so proud to see our communities fight w me to protect democracy & work towards social justice! 💜 #Resist #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #BlueCrew 💙
April 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
@newdisabledsouth.org has been awesome, helping sponsor a virtual, #intersectional, #Disability led #HandsOff event! Here’s the info, hosting orgs, & flyer’s QR code is a zoom registration link! #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights @10minutesaday.bsky.social @diyabled.bsky.social
Bed -In Virtual HANDS OFF! Protest May 17, at 3pm EST / 2pm CST 1pm MST / 12pm PST Hosted by DIYAbled & 10 Minutes a Day CENTERS FOR PAIN CONTROL MIDWEST ANESTHESIA AND PAIN SPECIALISTS, SUGAR HOLLOW SOLAR, CHASE BLISS, NEW DISABLED SOUTH ARTWORK BY @SharonFrancesMe on Instagram.
April 29, 2025 at 12:11 AM
10minutesaday.bsky.social
A big thank you & shout out to @newdisabledsouth.org for helping make this event accessible by covering ASL! 💜💙 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #HandsOff #DisabilityJustice
April 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
theediscoqueen.bsky.social
Nazi Germany loved eugenics—that’s where we’re at again—trying to “purify the gene pool.” This should shock you, & we may be one of the 1st groups under attack, but they’ll come for everyone. #Resist #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights#DisabilityJustice 💜💙
This is a photo from a protest. The sign that is highlighted in the photo says am I next in all capital red letters.
July 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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On International Day of #People with #Disabilities,
remember that some disabilities are #invisible
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#disabled
#DisabilityRights
#DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights
#IDPwD
#IDPwD24
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SG Report on the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy | United Nations
The SG's report presents the system-wide efforts and collective commitments towards achieving transformative and lasting change for persons with disabilities within the Organization.
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December 3, 2024 at 9:56 AM
kt-rva.bsky.social
Not sure why RFK promoting eugenics is not a bigger story.
#disabilityrightsarehumanrights
April 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
pogmd.bsky.social
Let’s honor the spirit of this day by working together to create a country where everyone’s independence is celebrated—not just today, but every day.
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#DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #InclusionMatters #4thOfJuly #CelebrateInclusion #FreedomForAll
July 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
10minutesaday.bsky.social
Many members of the #LGBTQ+ community understand the import of elevating #disabled voices. This covers the importance of allyship & has 7 #
LGBTQ+ contributors explaining why #DisabilityJustice is essential to social justice. 💜💙 #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #Disability. @diyabled.bsky.social
Disability Pride Month Is More Important Now Than Ever
Here are some ways to a better ally to disabled people this July and beyond.
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July 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
momaladearest.bsky.social
#Accessibility benefits everyone!July is #DisabilityPride month, & we need everyone’s help to protect our most marginalized communities & celebrate our diversity & passion. 💜💙 #DisabilityJustice #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights
richardnevell.bsky.social Richard Nevell @richardnevell.bsky.social · Jul 6
A cool thing about alt text (on top of being great for accessibility) I didn't realise until recently is that it's searchable. Seems obvious, but very useful.
July 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM