IDPWD2022

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/12/02/a-proclamation-on-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2022/?fbclid=IwAR3G2-9PLVhipjV6QYXDfW0c2o9Hetnvt5u6AqB9xbkDMT1tZuxh0PMxGnk



"Here in the United States, people with disabilities are three times less likely to be employed, and those who are employed often earn less than their peers for doing the same work. Public spaces, including transit systems and voting locations, are still often inaccessible. And across the globe, disabled people routinely face violence, harassment, exploitation, abuse, and other barriers to their full participation in society.

... Let us increase access to health care, expand educational and job opportunities that offer dignity and respect, and break down stigmas that make it difficult for people to see each other’s shared humanity."

 @harisri108 #Redefine_the_Table #autism #belonging

Severe Weather Warning. Round 2

Last time it was a tornado which was during the day. Wonder what tonite will bring? 

 

Dear Vanderbilt Students,

Severe weather is predicted for the Nashville area this evening (Tuesday, November 29) and into tomorrow morning (Wednesday, November 30). Thunderstorms are most likely between 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening and 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. Possible hazards include damaging winds, tornados, flash flooding, and large hail.

Please monitor the weather forecast and be cautious as you navigate campus and the surrounding area. The Vanderbilt Severe Weather Warning System will be activated if a tornado is detected and is forecasted to reach campus within 15 minutes. If you hear the sirens or receive AlertVU notices, warn others of the severe weather conditions and follow the procedures listed in the Tornado Emergency Guide.

Please review the University’s Emergency Preparedness website for more information about severe weather.

Stay safe,

Student Affairs

Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World

Media mention in this book. 

Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World

By Ben Mattlin · 2022

 

Hill Visit Training Webinar

 

These Hill Visits are super impactful. 

Making a virtual visit to your legislator is the most impactful way to make your concerns known. You can virtually meet with your federal legislators to ask them to ban the use of electric shock devices for behavior modification in this year’s end of year omnibus bill! 

 

Learn how to meet with your federal legislators online with our Virtual Hill Visit training! Join us tonight at 7pm EST for a Hill Visit training webinar (Link 1). We’ll go over scripts and tips to take the fight to the Hill and meet with your legislators face-to-face. We’ll also roleplay an example scenario so you can see in real time what it is like to speak with your members of Congress.

 

Register here or tune in on YouTube. (Link 2)

 

Then join us on Wednesday, December 7th (Link 3) for our virtual Hill Day! In order to meet with your legislators on the 7th, you should reach out NOW to schedule something. Check out our guide to learn how to set up a meeting! (Link 4)

1. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r1UlilUwRFSefT2y2o1NVw?emci=8f18adc8-806a-ed11-ade6-14cb65342cd2&emdi=84350b61-2d6f-ed11-819c-00224825858d&ceid=7856333

2. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r1UlilUwRFSefT2y2o1NVw?emci=8f18adc8-806a-ed11-ade6-14cb65342cd2&emdi=84350b61-2d6f-ed11-819c-00224825858d&ceid=7856333

3. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TYP1RDq76UnlVtSUxCmtA

4. https://autisticadvocacy.org/virtualhillguide/?emci=8f18adc8-806a-ed11-ade6-14cb65342cd2&emdi=84350b61-2d6f-ed11-819c-00224825858d&ceid=7856333

@harisri108 #Redefine_the_Table #autism #belonging