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There’s a reason why we say nothing about us without us In this week’s episode of Always Looking Up I sat down with Dom Kelly. Dom is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, a non-profit working to achieve liberation and justice for disabled people in the South, and New Disabled South Rising, its advocacy arm. Prior to that he served as both the Georgia Fundraising Director and the Senior Advisor for Disability for Stacey Abrams’ campaign for governor of Georgia and was the Senior Fundraising Manager and a Strategic Advisor for Disability at Fair Fight Action, where he also created and led the organization’s Disability Council composed of prominent disability advocates and policy experts from across the country. We discuss: ▫️Understanding disability from a political perspective ▫️The importance of base-building ▫️How New Disabled South is achieving its mission and much, much more. Links to listen below (transcription coming soon). Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bK3wHI Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bFkWp7 #alwayslookingup #accessibility #inclusion #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #disabilityjustice #dwarfism #dwarfismawareness #littlebutfierce #representationmatters #democracy #voting #votingrights #advocate #advocacy #activist #activism

#EpiphaniesofEquity a Black, queer, trans, and disabled-owned small business—offers social equity consulting and research services to all organization types and centers disability justice, antiracism, and systems-level change for equity and justice. ALT ID: The Epiphanies of Equity Education & Consulting is a black square graphic with circular purple laurel encasing “Epiphanies of Equity, Education & Consulting” in gold writing. Above the name' is a light bulb encasing a raised fist. - - - - - - - - #SPMDisabilityJusticeFund #DisabilityJustice #InclusiveFund #AccessForAll #EqualityInAction #SupportDisabledCommunities #DisabilityAdvocacy #InclusiveSupport #Neurodiverse  #InvestInAccess #JusticeForAll

Support Needed 🌈 Dedicating over 80% of my life to LGBTQPIA+ advocacy has been my passion and purpose. Now, facing illness, I could really use your support. Here's how you can help: Share my work: spread the word about my book, app, documentary, and more. Engage with my content: attend recorded conferences, live/virtual workshops, and training sessions. Donate to support my journey: CashApp: @SktrVan Paypal: [email protected] Venmo: @DoSomething2024 Zelle: [email protected] Together, let's make a difference. 🌟 #SuicidePrevention #HereAndQueer #StopErasingUs #LGBTQIA #Advocacy #SupportLGBTQ #CommunitySupport #DonateNow #EqualityMatters #Activism #InclusiveSpaces #MentalHealthAwareness #WeMatter #SocialJustice Learn more at https://VanEthanLevy.com

Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/eHhjaDxD Research on intersectionality in public administration reveals the diversity of marginalized groups and provides greater understanding of the ways intersecting identities influence inter- and intra-communal relationships. This article highlights the nuances that exist at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Jewish identities and how intersectionality can inform public service and engagement with minoritized populations in public and nonprofit organizations. The authors use LGBTQIA+ Jewish communities to construct four tenets of intersectionality—multiple and mutually constitutive identities, dynamic processes in managing multiple identities, discrimination within identities, and intersectional organizations—and discuss their relevance to public administration. #NonprofitAdvocacyLab #Research #UF #FriendsoftheLab

5 topics that need to be part of National Suicide Prevention Month. 1️⃣ Gun laws Stricter gun laws are one of the most effective tools for prevention. Suicide is the #1 cause of gun deaths, and gun laws are a healthcare issue. 2️⃣ Indigenous rights Rates of suicide are highest among male Native Americans, at 37.4 per 100,000. Indigenous rights are a healthcare issue. 3️⃣ Policing Calling the police can be deadly and the fear of police being used as crisis response can be a barrier to asking for help. Having non-carceral crisis protocols is a must. Abolition and police reform is a healthcare issue. 4️⃣ Anti-trans bills LGBTQ youth are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The anti-trans policies being enacted across the US are a healthcare issue. 5️⃣ Provider wellbeing. Yes, healthcare providers, not only physicians. A recent study, the first to look across disciplines found significantly higher suicide rates for registered nurses, healthcare support workers, and health technicians. What would you add? 👇🏾 Check out the comments for resources. #suicideprevention #moralinjury #healthequity #LGBTQ #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareonlinkedin -- If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988. For TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988. -- 🔔 Hi, I'm Tesiah! A nurse practitioner and founder of Togather the first-ever #collectivecare platform; built by and for healthcare providers. Join us as we address #burnout, learn in #community, and find joy in pursuit of a better, more just healthcare system.

🌟 Support Justice and Equality! 🌟 At Southern Legal Counsel, we are dedicated to fighting for justice, equality, and the rights of the most vulnerable in our society. From defending LGBTQ+ rights to challenging unconstitutional laws, our work is crucial in ensuring that everyone has access to fair and just treatment under the law. 🔹 Why Your Donation Matters: 💎 Ongoing Legal Battles: Your support enables us to continue fighting critical legal battles, like challenging discriminatory healthcare bans and protecting the rights of the homeless. 💎 Impactful Change: Donations help us create systemic changes that benefit not just individual clients but entire communities. 💎 Empowerment: Your contribution empowers us to provide high-quality legal representation to those who need it most. 💪 Together, we can make a difference. Help us continue our vital work by donating today. 🔗 Donate now: https://bit.ly/46Mk4fJ #SupportSLC #JusticeForAll #DonateNow #CivilRights #EqualityForAll #EndDiscrimination

Even though it’s been 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the promise of “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” is far from fulfilled around the world, not just for LGBTIQ+ people, but for everyone experiencing diverse layers of inequalities. Raising awareness remains critical, which is why over 130 countries (to date) commemorate the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia every May 17th and there are many ways to get involved: - Spread the word IRL or on socials about campaign objectives & importance - Encourage others to join the conversation. - Consider volunteering at, or attending an event. - Educate yourself and others about the realities of discrimination. - Advocate for legal and policy changes that promote justice and equality. - Consider donating to organisations that work to support LGBTQIA+ rights - Commit beyond the day – advocacy and allyship are an ongoing process. For more info, campaign materials and links to useful resources, check out the official website https://lnkd.in/expDCbvU #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2024 

As we have officially ended June, it is important to acknowledge that Pride is each and every day. 🌈 Our LGBTQIA+ community is truly an intersectional community. It is filled with all races, ethnicities, disabilities, neurodiversity, faiths, and so much more. As a result of all of these intersections, there are massive impacts on what is currently happening politically in our country. We cannot ignore or separate these intersections, making the advocacy for ALL. 🌈 We all need to be making Pride a part of our every day experience. It may feel hard to figure out how to do this...there are so many of us out there that can help! ➡ Have your Safe Space, Rainbow, or Ally stickers out all year ➡ Follow all of the impacts on the community throughout the year ➡ Take steps of action - voting, writing your legislators, hosting supports, and so much more - throughout the year ➡ Ally's, remember that the LGBTQIA+ community can't stop thinking about these things or creating safety around them...to be a true ally, that is an important part for you to do as well. ➡ Address phobic rhetoric, statements, phobic organizations, and organizations that are performative allyship. 🌈 We CAN make change. We CAN stop these harmful experiences. WE CAN'T do that alone. 🌈 Let's make Pride an every day experience. #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideIsAllYear #PrideIsEveryday #StrengthInPride #InThisTogether #WeCantDoThisAlone #Ally #Community #MakingChange #Advocating #Activism #Advocacy #MTS #MaveriqueTherapeuticServices

LGBTQIA+ youth are 120 percent more likely than non-LGBTQIA+ youth to experience homelessness. What's more, shelters and other services are not often designed to support young people or LGBTQIA+ people, which means LGBTQIA+ youth face unique barriers to getting the support they need when experiencing housing instability. Learn more from National Coalition for the Homeless about solutions to better support these young people. https://lnkd.in/gjHAhGEy

We know it's after the fact but for us it still bears announcing: Sunday was International Non-Binary People’s Day! We at A Way Home America understand the impacts of the gender binary in our societies, and we know that it simply is not an expansive-enough construct to apply to persons/peoples in the world.  Our mission explicitly names LGBTQIA+ folks (among others) as a target audience for which we want to end and prevent homelessness. Additionally, some of our Core Principles are to 1) Recognize and Center Intersectionality & 2) Shift Power to Youth and Young Adults. The intersectional youth we work with deserve to lead the work that impacts them in the Homelessness Movement. Despite which letter in the acronym you feel you fall into (or don’t), we want you to know that we SEE you and we are here to support you in our mission, as a non-binary person. Happy visibility and strength to all of our non-binary neighbors, friends, and co-conspirators! A Way Home America’s mission is to transform systems through public policy to prevent and end homelessness for Black, Indigenous, youth of color, and LGBTQIA+ youth, on a path to housing justice for all. www.AWayHomeAmerica.org #endyouthhomelessness #nonbinary #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright