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A feminine-presenting white person using a power wheelchair is beside a "Vote Here" sign and has a universal symbol of access. In the background, there is polling stations in a gym. Text reads: "The Help America Vote Act turns 23 years old today! Thanks to the Help America Vote Act, every polling place is required to include an accessible booth and voting system to ensure that your vote counts. Claim your power at the polls." The DREDF logo is in the top corner.
23 years ago, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) expanded voting access for millions of voters with disabilities.
Today, we celebrate that progress and continue working toward full participation for all.
#VotingRights #Accessibility #YesAccess #HAVA
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![[Image Description: A graphic shows a smiling woman with curly purple and gray hair wearing a blue patterned sleeveless top. Text reads: “Accessibility and inclusion aren’t accommodations — they’re accelerators of innovation.” – Debra Ruh. The background is purple and gold with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreihpvk342u3hszevetxeu7gwyr35v5u3trxttwsyowsd7pezil7oyi)
[Image Description: A graphic shows a smiling woman with curly purple and gray hair wearing a blue patterned sleeveless top. Text reads: “Accessibility and inclusion aren’t accommodations — they’re accelerators of innovation.” – Debra Ruh. The background is purple and gold with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. End ID]
Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation; it happens when we include every perspective.
Accessibility is the key that unlocks creativity, productivity, and progress.
When workplaces design for access, they don’t just support employees with disabilities — they empower everyone to thrive.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner reads “Disability Access Quick Tip.” Below, on a post-it note text says “Use CamelCase for Hashtags. Capitalize each word in hashtags (e.g., #AccessForAll). This makes them readable for screen readers and everyone else.” A small blue label at the bottom says “#YesAccess.” The background is a gradient of soft yellow, pink, and blue. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreifb2yl4gclmp7ulyqbhlur2fkrluquoy54rruykbfhoeczoe3r3ey)
[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner reads “Disability Access Quick Tip.” Below, on a post-it note text says “Use CamelCase for Hashtags. Capitalize each word in hashtags (e.g., #AccessForAll). This makes them readable for screen readers and everyone else.” A small blue label at the bottom says “#YesAccess.” The background is a gradient of soft yellow, pink, and blue. End ID]
Is your communication accessible to everyone?
Today’s Disability Access Quick Tip:
Your Hashtags should look like camel humps, with capitalization on the first letter of each word (for example, #AccessForAll). This makes the hashtag easier to read for everyone.
#YesAccess #Accessibility #Inclusion
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![[Image Description: A graphic features a black-and-white photo of Richard Pimentel smiling, with a purple and gold background. Text reads: “Hiring people with disabilities isn’t charity. It’s smart business.” – Richard Pimentel. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiawtdmqpblz3765z67pi5k7b3j4qq236zoiowyvra6obavo7pmfou)
[Image Description: A graphic features a black-and-white photo of Richard Pimentel smiling, with a purple and gold background. Text reads: “Hiring people with disabilities isn’t charity. It’s smart business.” – Richard Pimentel. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
Hiring people with disabilities is good business.
Companies that embrace disability inclusion see higher retention, stronger innovation, and greater employee satisfaction.
When workplaces remove barriers and create access, they don’t just meet compliance — they unlock potential.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic titled “The Office Reimagined” lists examples of ways to design a workplace welcoming to everyone: lighting that supports sensory comfort, adjustable desks and chairs, plain-language communication, flexible scheduling, and adjustable brightness to avoid sensory overload. On the bottom right is a smiling man wearing a red tie and light shirt. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiecrpzog3oij3auqliykafl5d7uutu3tojrok5apl6yzg6nuokijy)
[Image Description: A graphic titled “The Office Reimagined” lists examples of ways to design a workplace welcoming to everyone: lighting that supports sensory comfort, adjustable desks and chairs, plain-language communication, flexible scheduling, and adjustable brightness to avoid sensory overload. On the bottom right is a smiling man wearing a red tie and light shirt. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
What if every workplace were designed so everyone can thrive?
Sensory-friendly lighting and flexible schedules to plain-language communication and ergonomic design, inclusive workplaces are better workplaces.
Let’s imagine access, and then do the work to make it real.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the text “Imagine if… when you have vision loss due to age or injury, you still can work and you’ll have the tools to do your job.” Below the text, an image shows two women in a workplace setting — one seated and using a computer, the other standing beside her providing guidance. The background is light with accents of yellow and purple, and the Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. The hashtag #ImagineAccess is at the bottom. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreid6i5zybeuap2zz6awyzfo7y7355oxcxjl5j525v2i57p2wpgio4y)
[Image Description: A graphic with the text “Imagine if… when you have vision loss due to age or injury, you still can work and you’ll have the tools to do your job.” Below the text, an image shows two women in a workplace setting — one seated and using a computer, the other standing beside her providing guidance. The background is light with accents of yellow and purple, and the Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. The hashtag #ImagineAccess is at the bottom. End ID]
Imagine if access wasn’t something you had to fight for but something that was already built in.
So, when you experience vision loss due to age or injury, the ability to keep working is the last thing you have to worry about.
#YesAccess #ImagineAccess #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #NDEAM
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![[Image Description: A colorful infographic titled “Hiring People with Disabilities: Myth vs. Facts.” The left column, in pink, lists common myths, and the right column, in blue, provides the facts. Four myths are shown: “Hiring people with disabilities is costly,” “People with disabilities can’t perform at the same level,” “Accessibility only benefits a small group,” and “People with disabilities don’t want to work.” The corresponding facts note that most accommodations cost little or nothing, employees with disabilities often have higher performance and retention, accessibility benefits everyone, and that most people with disabilities are eager to work but face barriers. Small illustrations show diverse disabled and non-disabled workers in inclusive settings. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner, and #YesAccess is written in the bottom right. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreidnb7hdltubhonko67a2vtt5ihgmtiin5e4selpimbzt3jim23qce)
[Image Description: A colorful infographic titled “Hiring People with Disabilities: Myth vs. Facts.” The left column, in pink, lists common myths, and the right column, in blue, provides the facts. Four myths are shown: “Hiring people with disabilities is costly,” “People with disabilities can’t perform at the same level,” “Accessibility only benefits a small group,” and “People with disabilities don’t want to work.” The corresponding facts note that most accommodations cost little or nothing, employees with disabilities often have higher performance and retention, accessibility benefits everyone, and that most people with disabilities are eager to work but face barriers. Small illustrations show diverse disabled and non-disabled workers in inclusive settings. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner, and #YesAccess is written in the bottom right. End ID]
Challenge the myths that stand in the way of opportunity with the facts!
The truth? People with disabilities are a driving force in our economy. They contribute innovation, dedication, and diverse perspectives that make workplaces stronger
What is a myth you have seen and the truth?
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of disability rights advocate Karen Clay with short hair and glasses resting on her head. She holds up both fists toward the camera — one reads “HEALTH CARE VOTER” and the other “FIGHT LIKE A MOM.” The background is bright purple and yellow with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Text reads: “The greatest barriers that persons with disabilities have overcome are not steps or curbs, it’s expectations.” – Karen Clay. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreif74ncngk23chmo2mlzk4klxc2yvpnozszfjy6ffrht4b5hqh2zmq)
[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of disability rights advocate Karen Clay with short hair and glasses resting on her head. She holds up both fists toward the camera — one reads “HEALTH CARE VOTER” and the other “FIGHT LIKE A MOM.” The background is bright purple and yellow with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Text reads: “The greatest barriers that persons with disabilities have overcome are not steps or curbs, it’s expectations.” – Karen Clay. End ID]
The greatest barriers people with disabilities face are often attitudinal.
It’s expectations that set unnatural limitations on our potential.
This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s raise our expectations of the systems around people with disabilities.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A colorful graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Bold text reads: “70 million Americans have a disability (more than 1 in 4 of us). The largest marginalized group that anyone can join at any time. Building an accessible world benefits everyone.” At the bottom, a diverse group of smiling people of different ages, including a man using a wheelchair, raise their hands together in celebration. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreie2ft3dmaqhhhbvmc5beto4xda3f257r5hnh5owol4tc2pu3ajk4a)
[Image Description: A colorful graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Bold text reads: “70 million Americans have a disability (more than 1 in 4 of us). The largest marginalized group that anyone can join at any time. Building an accessible world benefits everyone.” At the bottom, a diverse group of smiling people of different ages, including a man using a wheelchair, raise their hands together in celebration. End ID]
Accessibility isn’t just about disability — it’s about building communities where everyone can fully participate, connect, and thrive.
When we make access the expectation, we create a future where dignity, independence, and opportunity aren’t limited to some, but guaranteed for all.
#YesAccess
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Tara Talking Truth About Autism!! #yesaccess
Dear Readers, I'm sure you've all heard or seen the news about the myth that Tylenol causes Autism. I posted a Hot Take about it at the time that gave my opinion on the matter, as well as my own life experiences as a Fellow Spectrumite, which I've…
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![[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Josh Bersin, a smiling man in a suit, set against a bright yellow and purple background with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. A large white quotation mark appears on the left. The quote reads: “Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.” – Josh Bersin. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreih4krad2cp3rwggc5nrmpagrneciueoqw4rhaazodssdgetbp75sm)
[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Josh Bersin, a smiling man in a suit, set against a bright yellow and purple background with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. A large white quotation mark appears on the left. The quote reads: “Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.” – Josh Bersin. End ID]
Inclusion is an advantage for your business.
Research consistently shows that companies that support diversity and accessibility in their workforce outperform their peers.
#YesAccess #OctoberNDEAM #Inclusion #Accessibility #BusinessSucccess
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One of the biggest barriers for people with disabilities is the assumptions society makes about us.
As this video points out, assumptions become a self-fulfilling prophecy that limits people from reaching their full potential
What future can we build if we choose to think differently?
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Bold text at the top reads: “Imagine if… when you have surgery and need a mobility device.” Below, a photo shows a woman using a wheelchair facing a set of stairs outside a public building. Text at the bottom reads: “you can still access public buildings and community spaces.” The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiano4gqaex3enjfzcedlpxynbva2ovhtzwlfk6ow6mukg3dcsqiii)
[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Bold text at the top reads: “Imagine if… when you have surgery and need a mobility device.” Below, a photo shows a woman using a wheelchair facing a set of stairs outside a public building. Text at the bottom reads: “you can still access public buildings and community spaces.” The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]
Access makes sure public buildings and community spaces remain open to all, whether you’re using a mobility aid long-term or for a few weeks.
When we design for disability, we design for everyone. That’s the power of access.
#YesAccess #UniversalDesign #ImagineAccess #AccessibilityForAll
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Large text at the top reads: “Imagine if… when you have hearing loss due to age or injury...” Below, a photo shows two older adults sitting together on a couch, watching a news program on TV. Text at the bottom reads: “You can still enjoy your favorite TV program or video.” The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreibibqog6lrsas5zjvwxmvlojeg4w6zxnr3ev75xljkqjteuqx4c7e)
[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Large text at the top reads: “Imagine if… when you have hearing loss due to age or injury...” Below, a photo shows two older adults sitting together on a couch, watching a news program on TV. Text at the bottom reads: “You can still enjoy your favorite TV program or video.” The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]
Imagine if losing some of your hearing didn’t mean losing your favorite shows, news, or movies.
Accessibility features like captions don’t just support people born with hearing loss, they make life better for everyone. Access helps us all stay connected.
#YesAccess #UniversalDesign
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Large text reads: “No one is without disability forever. Advocate for accessibility now.” Smaller text below adds: “By age 65, you will likely have experienced either temporary or permanent disability.” At the bottom, there is a row of mobility aids, including a wheelchair, walker, crutches, and canes. The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreicputt234mjw5gvwk3kn46gq5izmk6mnbpn7j57w5575hono44664)
[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner. Large text reads: “No one is without disability forever. Advocate for accessibility now.” Smaller text below adds: “By age 65, you will likely have experienced either temporary or permanent disability.” At the bottom, there is a row of mobility aids, including a wheelchair, walker, crutches, and canes. The hashtag #ImagineAccess appears in the bottom right corner. End ID]
By age 65, most will experience either a temporary or permanent disability. That’s not a statistic to fear — it’s a reminder that disability is simply part of the human experience.
When we advocate for accessibility, now we're also building a better world for our future selves. #YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner features a black-and-white photo of Arthur Chan, smiling against a yellow background with a purple border. Large white quotation marks appear to the left. Below, white text reads: “Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome.” – Arthur Chan. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreidwly7suegsm6f677jlugvagughzragph3myiyed2dw6asio3juee)
[Image Description: A graphic with the Yes! Access logo in the top right corner features a black-and-white photo of Arthur Chan, smiling against a yellow background with a purple border. Large white quotation marks appear to the left. Below, white text reads: “Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome.” – Arthur Chan. End ID]
Diversity is all around us. It’s the fact of our shared humanity.
But what we choose to do with that reality is what shapes our communities and our future.
At #YesAccess we believe that true belonging happens when we remove barriers, expand opportunity, and make access the expectation.
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![[Image Description: A graphic with the text “Imagine if… when your child has learning challenges, they can still go to school, learn, and reach their full potential.” The words “child,” “go to school,” and “full potential” are highlighted in yellow. Below, a photo shows a young girl with Down syndrome smiling and clapping in a classroom, with other students and a teacher in the background. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner, and #ImagineAccess is at the bottom right. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreicrz42l7wkkwwrhkpjmlesgwk5ercaxkgxypjyvkywzp7gqavltxu)
[Image Description: A graphic with the text “Imagine if… when your child has learning challenges, they can still go to school, learn, and reach their full potential.” The words “child,” “go to school,” and “full potential” are highlighted in yellow. Below, a photo shows a young girl with Down syndrome smiling and clapping in a classroom, with other students and a teacher in the background. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner, and #ImagineAccess is at the bottom right. End ID]
Every parent wants the same things for their child - to learn, to be included, and to reach their full potential.
Your child, grandchild, or family member could have learning challenges or disabilities.
Imagine if access was the expectation, not the exception.
Lets build it together. #YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt in a suit is set against a purple and yellow background. Large white quotation marks appear beside him. The quote reads: “We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Yes! Access logo is in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreib6x45pgijkeppo2spl5vwqoj3ka6ysw5f7q76ibp6jq5gpctkm4a)
[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt in a suit is set against a purple and yellow background. Large white quotation marks appear beside him. The quote reads: “We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Yes! Access logo is in the top right corner. End ID]
Visionaries have long seen access as one of America’s essential aspirations.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s words remind us that true progress means building a country rooted in inclusion, dignity, and opportunity for all.
That’s the work of #YesAccess.
Will you join us in building a future
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![[Image Description: A graphic titled “Disability Shapes History” features a black-and-white photograph of Thomas Edison in a suit. Text reads: “Thomas Edison. Deaf due to scarlet fever and ear infections. Considered his deafness a great advantage, enabling him to concentrate on his experiments and research without distractions. Regarded as the most prolific inventor in American history. Invented the phonograph (audio recording). Invented the motion picture camera. Invented the first electric light bulb.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top left corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreigivjfxw3ad42i3h444uauo2tlikkkq75qygovw42bnexjlbv3tii)
[Image Description: A graphic titled “Disability Shapes History” features a black-and-white photograph of Thomas Edison in a suit. Text reads: “Thomas Edison. Deaf due to scarlet fever and ear infections. Considered his deafness a great advantage, enabling him to concentrate on his experiments and research without distractions. Regarded as the most prolific inventor in American history. Invented the phonograph (audio recording). Invented the motion picture camera. Invented the first electric light bulb.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top left corner. End ID]
Disability has always shaped history.
Thomas Edison, one of America’s most prolific inventors, was deaf due to scarlet fever and ear infections. He considered his deafness an advantage — one that helped him concentrate on his experiments without distraction.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Haben Girma, a Black woman with long dark hair, looking to the side. The background is bright purple with a yellow accent block behind her head and shoulders. White text reads: “Disability is not something an individual overcomes. I’m still disabled. I’m still Deafblind. People with disabilities are successful when we develop alternative techniques and our communities choose inclusion.” – Haben Girma. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreigynpu7utqqlpvdm3zhql2e7y7sncb4ewuuxv36jdepwtaurh2d5u)
[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Haben Girma, a Black woman with long dark hair, looking to the side. The background is bright purple with a yellow accent block behind her head and shoulders. White text reads: “Disability is not something an individual overcomes. I’m still disabled. I’m still Deafblind. People with disabilities are successful when we develop alternative techniques and our communities choose inclusion.” – Haben Girma. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
When we shift from 'overcoming disability' to 'overcoming barriers,' we redefine success as something we build together.
The future we want — one rooted in opportunity, dignity, independence, and community — depends on the choices we make today.
#YesAccess #DisabilityPride #Inclusion
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![[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Arielle Silverman, a woman with short curly hair, wearing a dark top, looking slightly to the side. The background is purple with a yellow accent block behind her. White text on the purple background reads: “Having a disability can be a positive part of who you are. My disability has shaped my career and has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people!” – Arielle Silverman. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreifzlriafrk662qmulz52rh2znbnigzorgthu6pjw4yxsklgmpy34m)
[Image Description: A black-and-white photo of Arielle Silverman, a woman with short curly hair, wearing a dark top, looking slightly to the side. The background is purple with a yellow accent block behind her. White text on the purple background reads: “Having a disability can be a positive part of who you are. My disability has shaped my career and has allowed me to meet so many wonderful people!” – Arielle Silverman. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
Too often, disability is framed only as a challenge to be “overcome.”
What if we flipped that narrative?
As Arielle Silverman reminds us, disability can also be a source of strength, connection, and possibility.
When we embrace disability, we change what’s possible for everyone.
#YesAccess
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At the Yes! Access Activation Summit, one message came through loud and clear: stories have power.
Power to challenge false narratives.
Power to build connection.
Power to spark laughter, spread hope, and shift minds.
You can help make that happen.
Share your story. Tag #YesAccess.
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![[Image Description: Black-and-white photo of Emma Thompson smiling, set against a purple background with a yellow accent block behind her. Large quote marks and bold white text read: “Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiemgiz4jiuq362ldgadgx6ypsvjbo6fkccujjehwaqhvzr5q7mh3a)
[Image Description: Black-and-white photo of Emma Thompson smiling, set against a purple background with a yellow accent block behind her. Large quote marks and bold white text read: “Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top corner. End ID]
Access is a human right.
Emma Thompson said it plainly, ‘Being disabled should not mean being disqualified from having access to every aspect of life.’
We expect access and inclusion to be a standard, and we know America can rise to that expectation.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A graphic titled “What is International Assistance Dog Week?” appears in bold purple and pink text. Below, it reads: “IADW celebrates the vital role assistance dogs play in providing independence, support, and companionship for people with disabilities and chronic illness.” On the right, a woman in a wheelchair smiles as she rests her hand on the head of a large brown and white assistance dog in a red harness. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiamvohcqz2amut4illk4ublisfyb3v475j3ahje367rh44y4wnj2e)
[Image Description: A graphic titled “What is International Assistance Dog Week?” appears in bold purple and pink text. Below, it reads: “IADW celebrates the vital role assistance dogs play in providing independence, support, and companionship for people with disabilities and chronic illness.” On the right, a woman in a wheelchair smiles as she rests her hand on the head of a large brown and white assistance dog in a red harness. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
It’s International Assistance Dog Week — a time to recognize the powerful role assistance dogs play in the lives of people with disabilities and chronic illness.
These highly trained companions do more than tasks.
They provide independence, support, confidence, and community connection.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A smiling man in a wheelchair wears a gray pinstripe suit, set against a purple background with a yellow accent. White text reads: “People with disabilities are individually different from each other. We are just human beings who want equal access to reach our different goals.” – Sean Pevsner. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreiftwdrdpkf6uwouluiqguqp4f3uqhu557tentjee6htedkcmoig4q)
[Image Description: A smiling man in a wheelchair wears a gray pinstripe suit, set against a purple background with a yellow accent. White text reads: “People with disabilities are individually different from each other. We are just human beings who want equal access to reach our different goals.” – Sean Pevsner. The Yes! Access logo appears in the top corner. End ID]
Sean Pevsner reminds us: Disability isn’t a monolith. And access is about ensuring everyone has what they need to thrive.
People with disabilities are as diverse as humanity itself, with different cultures, goals, perspectives, and ways of moving through the world.
#YesAccess #DisabilityPride
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#DisabilityPride To some, that is an oxymoron. For me, it's life.
#YesAccess
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![[Image Description: A smiling Judy Heumann, a wheelchair user and legendary disability rights advocate, appears in a stylized black-and-white photo set against a bright purple background with a yellow accent block. A quote in white text reads: “Why do we see disability different from any other aspect of being human?” – Judy Heumann. The Yes! Access logo is in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreifqwoxopykafxox67aihl4babqcqgcrph36fgqejzxfrlofyfg47q)
[Image Description: A smiling Judy Heumann, a wheelchair user and legendary disability rights advocate, appears in a stylized black-and-white photo set against a bright purple background with a yellow accent block. A quote in white text reads: “Why do we see disability different from any other aspect of being human?” – Judy Heumann. The Yes! Access logo is in the top right corner. End ID]
“Why do we see disability different from any other aspect of being human?”
It is a powerful question Judy Heumann asked to provoke thought and spark change.
Disability is part of the human experience.
It always has been. It always will be.
#YesAccess #DisabilityIsDiversity #JudyHeumann
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![[Image Description: Graphic with bold pink and purple text reading: “People with Disabilities Still Want…” followed by illustrated icons representing: love, access, acceptance, a career, rights, education, opportunity, family, support, success, independence, and respect. Each icon is brightly colored and represents a core human need or value. Bottom text reads: “All the Things Everyone Else Wants.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ii7pw5biuh7h3gpxctllcq2/bafkreifecllpx7rllsr7dhlq5imeurfioim6erfn5z6p4sasvmqck3rrlm)
[Image Description: Graphic with bold pink and purple text reading: “People with Disabilities Still Want…” followed by illustrated icons representing: love, access, acceptance, a career, rights, education, opportunity, family, support, success, independence, and respect. Each icon is brightly colored and represents a core human need or value. Bottom text reads: “All the Things Everyone Else Wants.” The Yes! Access logo appears in the top right corner. End ID]
Opportunity, respect, education, acceptance, independence — these are things every human being wants.
And these things are possible if we decide we will accept nothing less – that access will be the expectation and not an exception.
#YesAccess #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #Ally #Access
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Can I be included in Disability Pride Month?
We hear this question a lot. And the answer is simple: Yes. You. Can.
Disability Pride Month isn’t just for people who have disabilities. It’s for anyone who cares about building a world where everyone belongs.
Who’s with us? 🙌
#YesAccess
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