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AJ Link reposted thisCheck out this #ScholarCrip:AJ Link reposted thisReading Disabling AI: power, exclusion, and disability This article provides a much needed disability justice analysis of how AI plays out in education. AI is presented as something neutral, but it ultimately reflects the ideologies and perceptions of those who create it. AI as is, is ableist. https://lnkd.in/ewMZaPSd
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisThis is the dream fellowship working with one of the brightest, kindest attorneys in the civil rights and disability rights world, Joseph Longley. Especially if you're interested in advocacy defending the rights of people with substance use disorders. Recent grads, don't miss it: https://lnkd.in/d-YGwyCgFall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights ProgramFall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights Program
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AJ Link reposted thisI'm alive because of Medicaid. That's why I squeezed 'hosting a Medicaid messaging webinar' between medical appointments yesterday. New from Data for Progress: Medicaid is overwhelmingly popular, and proposals to cut it (⤵️) are not. We tested 14 messages against the "waste, fraud, and abuse" campaign to find which messages are effective. Recording and data are available at https://lnkd.in/esu9Hncz
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisReally honored to be featured in The 19th News Revolutionary Series, as our country prepares to mark 250 years. “Ultimately, the people designing things today are deciding who gets access tomorrow,” she said. Zimmerman intends to be there every step of the way, and to make space for others like her to follow in her footsteps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRWe7yqm Words by Sara Luterman, Photo by Maddie McGarvey.
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisJosh Turek hopes to represent the needs of Iowans and disabled people as a US Senator. At Mother Jones, I wrote about Turek's run at the time of brutal Medicaid cuts, which he was on as a kid. He has a good shot at being the Iowa Democratic Senate nominee. https://lnkd.in/gmkE7bykThe Populist Paralympian Who Wants to Roll Into the SenateThe Populist Paralympian Who Wants to Roll Into the Senate
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisI had the best time meeting and celebrating the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Summer 2026 intern class last night! Each summer, I am so excited to meet the passionate interns who come to DC to contribute to disability policy, research, and advocacy. We're especially excited to welcome a new team member to the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress for the summer - Raven Diaz! Shout out to the entire AAPD team 🩷 I love this photo, which shows how proud Maria Town is of Neil Purohit, MSW!
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisWe’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks a Senior Attorney to support our high impact litigation and advocacy efforts around racial and disability justice. This role will involve shaping our disability justice docket as well as supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eG_sxY9jSenior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - JobSenior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job
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AJ Link reposted thisCome work with me! This position is remote-friendly and you will have the opportunity to shape NCLEJ’s growing disability justice docket. I am really proud of the work our small but mighty DJ team is doing and am eager to collaborate with a new senior attorney to expand that. If you’re interested in this position and want to chat, please reach out!AJ Link reposted thisWe’re hiring! NCLEJ seeks a Senior Attorney to support our high impact litigation and advocacy efforts around racial and disability justice. This role will involve shaping our disability justice docket as well as supervising and mentoring junior attorneys. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eG_sxY9jSenior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - JobSenior Attorney – Racial & Disability Justice - Job
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AJ Link reposted thisAJ Link reposted thisMeet the artists for our Summer 2026 Streetwear Drop, We’re Still Here: Fashion Against Fascism! Jennae Petersen (she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent brand strategist, creative consultant, and designer. She created the designs for “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud” (Stacked), “Oppression is Disabling” (List), and “Disabled, Queer, and Here (2026).” Through her studio, Blue Agate Creative and consulting work, she has spent nearly 20 years providing the creative juice that helps organizations and entrepreneurs — particularly Black women — align their vision, sharpen their storytelling, and build legacy-level brand ecosystems that actually feel like the people and communities they represent. Alt text embedded and image description thread below. Background is light pink with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Below is a circular picture of Jennae Petersen, a brown-skinned Black woman with dark brown kinky hair in a twist out. She is wearing a gray off-the-shoulder top, a pendant necklace, and hoop earrings. Underneath the circle reads, “DCL x Jennae Petersen." To the left of Jennae are three smaller circles, all featuring designs by Jennae. The top circle has a black tote bag with an “Oppression is Disabling” design. The middle circle has a Black person wearing a black hat that reads “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud.” The bottom circle has a brown-skinned person posing with their nails and wearing a white t-shirt that reads “Disabled, Queer, and Here 2026.” At the bottom, there is “https://lnkd.in/ghDqvGNW” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.
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AJ Link liked thisAJ Link liked thisThis is the dream fellowship working with one of the brightest, kindest attorneys in the civil rights and disability rights world, Joseph Longley. Especially if you're interested in advocacy defending the rights of people with substance use disorders. Recent grads, don't miss it: https://lnkd.in/d-YGwyCgFall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights ProgramFall 2027 Fellowship Sponsorship, Disability Rights Program
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AJ Link liked thisI'm alive because of Medicaid. That's why I squeezed 'hosting a Medicaid messaging webinar' between medical appointments yesterday. New from Data for Progress: Medicaid is overwhelmingly popular, and proposals to cut it (⤵️) are not. We tested 14 messages against the "waste, fraud, and abuse" campaign to find which messages are effective. Recording and data are available at https://lnkd.in/esu9Hncz
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AJ Link reacted on thisAJ Link reacted on thisI'm thrilled and honored to be collaborating with Vilissa Thompson as a second-time advisor and first-time sponsor (through Landmark Virtual Assistance) of the Ramp Your Voice! Conference. This year's theme is "Remembrance & Honor: Remembering Who We Are As We Press Forward." In a time when our country is doing all it can to further marginalize Black Americans and stifle diversity, it's more important than ever for Black disabled folks to have a space created by themselves, for themselves, where they can commune, celebrate, and uplift each other. This event is virtual and FREE, next Friday, June 5th. It will have everything from drag performances to yoga to panel discussions from Black disabled leaders and creatives. Captioning and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. Register here! https://lnkd.in/eTMiPNp7
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AJ Link liked thisAJ Link liked thisReally honored to be featured in The 19th News Revolutionary Series, as our country prepares to mark 250 years. “Ultimately, the people designing things today are deciding who gets access tomorrow,” she said. Zimmerman intends to be there every step of the way, and to make space for others like her to follow in her footsteps. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRWe7yqm Words by Sara Luterman, Photo by Maddie McGarvey.
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