
Director of Disability Policy @HarkinAtDrake. Prodigal son of Iowa. Wannabe Polyglot. Tweets are my own.
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We have four expert panelists joining us for our free webinar "Long-Term Care Policy Options: State, National, and International Perspectives". Tune in on Tuesday, May 22 at 2 p.m. (CT) to hear their perspectives and learn more about long-term care policy options!
Love this simple accessibility feature at #APN2025 by @RickHansenFdn. Neon yellow tape is added to the floor and legs of a large speaker to make it more visible for people with low vision.
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Breaking: NDLPA's first-of-its-kind analysis reveals that only 5 percent of lawyers identify as having a disability, confirming the extent of underrepresentation in the legal profession. ndlpa.org/data-reveal-only-5… #CripTheLaw #Disability
Another country another time that I stumbled upon sign language in what seems to be just a normal daily broadcast. Still wondering why we don’t have this in the U.S.
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Grateful for the past 3 years, for the friendships, partnerships, allyships, dialogues, and experiences. I’m privileged to have severed as the US Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, leading US foreign policy on disability. Excited for the next chapter!
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Fun kickoff to #HarkinSummit in DC last night with @zoyathexplorer from @Walmart #MakingSparks with @Diversability founder and author Tiffany Yu @HarkinSummit @HarkinAtDrake
It’s @HarkinSummit week! Heading to DC today. Can’t wait to see everyone soon! #HarkinSummit24
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Next Wednesday Dec. 18 at 10:30 am est, NDLPA will be at the @HarkinSummit in a panel on Cripping the Law! It will focus on increasing disabled representation in the legal profession including how we and @NatDLSA are addressing this. Register now at: site.pheedloop.com/event/har…
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Did you know Apple's commitment to accessibility goes far beyond the features on your phone? Todd McKean will share how the company considers disability inclusion when selecting suppliers at the Harkin Summit next week! Register here: bit.ly/4fvEM7Y #HarkinSummit24
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We're excited to hear from Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner Danté Allen at the Harkin Summit next week! Commissioner Allen will sit down with @USDOL's Taryn Williams for a keynote address. And, you can attend virtually! Learn more here: bit.ly/4fvEM7Y
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The 2024 Harkin Summit is fast approaching - make sure you're registered! Can't make it to DC? Join us virtually! For just $250, you'll get access to every session of the conference. Register now: bit.ly/4fvEM7Y #HarkinSummit24
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Even years after the ADA and the CRPD were adopted, there is still work to be done. At the upcoming Harkin Summit, Kate Caldwell, Jordyn Jensen, and Dimitri Nesbitt from @NLawCRDJ will discuss how disability is criminalized globally. Register here: bit.ly/4e9PYFu
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You won't want to miss this panel at the Harkin Summit! Daniella Decker from @IFC_org and Rubeena Singh from @ilo will explore how disability inclusion is interlinked with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Register now: bit.ly/4e9PYFu #HarkinSummit24
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I’m delighted that this motion calling for incorporation of the UNCRPD in NI has passed. Huge thanks to @joanne_sansome, @castleDD and @Chris_McClem who shared their perspectives on the current state of disability rights in NI and why the UNCRPD is needed.
Motion passed! ✅
Alliance’s motion calling for the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has passed.
"We need to see this implemented by the Communities Minister and ensure equality of people with disabilities," says @DannyDonnelly1.
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Calling All Photographers - Exclusively for Persons with Disabilities with partners UNESCO, UN India & IPF. Free entry, awards & exhibitions await! Submit by Dec 10: tinyurl.com/GAPC3RDEdition #AbilityInDisability
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Arman Ali, Executive Director of @ncpedp_india, helped lead a three-year initiative to develop the second line of leadership for the Indian disability movement. Hear his insights at the 2024 Harkin Summit next month! Register now: bit.ly/4e9PYFu #HarkinSummit24
Help us reach our matching gift and wish Senator Harkin a very happy birthday!
We're over halfway to reaching the $8,500 gift match for Senator Harkin's 85th birthday! You can help us reach our goal and honor Senator Harkin's lifetime of public service with a gift to The Harkin Institute. Make your gift here: alumni.drake.edu/harkinbirth…
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We need major change if we want employment outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to improve. But where do we start? Learn how to use data to inform change at the 2024 Harkin Summit. Register now: bit.ly/4e9PYFu #HarkinSummit24 @ICInclusion
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We are officially one month away from the @HarkinSummit! The event will feature speakers from the Department of Labor, the Social Security Administration, Microsoft, the World Bank, and more. Register now: bit.ly/4fvEM7Y #HarkinSummit24































