[NFBMO] Fwd: A Message to the Disability Community
sbwright95 at gmail.com
sbwright95 at gmail.com
Fri Jan 31 22:12:32 UTC 2025
Hi Fred,
Thanks for sharing. There are certainly a lot of changes that are being made and everyone is wondering how it will impact us. It will be important to be alert and ready to participate when alerts go out for action to contact our elected officials.
Shelia
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Subject: [NFBMO] Fwd: A Message to the Disability Community
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From: Starkloff Disability Institute <info at starkloff.org>
Date: January 31, 2025 at 9:15:00 AM CST
To: fredolver at gmail.com
Subject: A Message to the Disability Community
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January 2025
Disabled people thriving.
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Dear Friends,
We are facing an incredibly difficult and confusing time. The executive actions taken this past week threaten to undo decades of progress toward equality and inclusion, leaving many of us feeling fearful, angry, and lost. As a disability-led organization, we at Starkloff Disability Institute share these emotions both professionally and personally.
One thing has not changed: our enduring commitment to the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in society.
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Adaptability is in our DNA as people with disabilities. Time and again, we prove our resilience. The work of inclusion and equity is a marathon, not a sprint. We will not stop advocating, supporting, and uplifting our community.
You are not alone in this fight—we are here with you.
Some may say that people with disabilities are not the intended target of the blatant attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion. But discrimination against people with disabilities is often insidious. We know the pain of discrimination, poverty, and exclusion. Disability cannot be carved out as a separate group—it is a part of every community, across every race, ethnicity, gender identity, and age. We all want a fair shot in life; we all deserve dignity. That is only possible when the playing field is level.
Our strength lies in our shared vision of an equitable world and our solidarity with others seeking justice. As Dr. King said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
What You Can Do Right Now:
* Contact your governor and state government representatives to urge them to push back against these actions.
* Reach out to your representatives in Congress and demand action.
* Raise awareness and share your stories.
* Attend town halls with local officials and affected community members.
* Use social media to go live, record videos, and explain what is happening.
* Share local stories with the media to highlight the impact.
* Stay informed by following organizations like AAPD.
Let’s Come Together
I invite you to join us at our <https://starkloff.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a329f0ae2eaabc9d3f4928a0&id=b6483b85c2&e=542c0a3d77> Open House on February 13th, from 4-6 pm, for a gathering of community in a space of love and support.
This is a time to connect, uplift one another, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a world where people with disabilities can thrive. (Find details at: <https://starkloff.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9a329f0ae2eaabc9d3f4928a0&id=1e9661476a&e=542c0a3d77> starkloff.org/new-staff-open-house-2025)
Please reach out to us for support, guidance, or simply to connect. We are on this journey together, and we will not be deterred.
With strength and solidarity,
Lori A. Becker
Chief Executive Officer
Starkloff Disability Institute
Please note: The SDI office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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