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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: It’s past time to talk about the toll the pandemic has taken on the mental health of the disabled/ chronically ill community, especially those who are Black and brown. There is little to no access to mental healthcare, especially for those who are multi-marginalized.

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The text of the instagram post reads: Systemic ableism and racism are just two factors that cause the Black and brown members of the community to have even resources/access.

[Image Description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads:

It’s past time to talk about the toll the pandemic has taken on the mental health of the disabled/ chronically ill community, especially those who are Black and brown.

There is little to no access to mental healthcare, especially for those who are multi-marginalized.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids

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Text of instagram post reads: Here’s part two of Upgrade Accessibility’s birthday video with messages from all of you.

All messages have been shared anonymously.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send one.

There’s a special message from me at the end, so be sure to watch the whole thing.

This video contains both captions and audio descriptions.

It was edited by the wonderful @adamroseedits.

[Video description: The Upgrade Accessibility logo shown on  a maroon background with white text on the screen. Each message is numbered. At the end is a special message from Mary.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids

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The text of the instagram post reads: Four years ago, a hashtag and anger from denied access needs turned into a Disability Justice Movement.

The movement stated with asking those in the disabled community to share what access is like in the city, state, town, and/or country they lived in.

There were unanswered DMs and more nos than one can count when reaching out to ask others to share their story.

The focus of this movement has shifted and broadened.

Collective liberation and centering multiply marginalized voices are now at the center.

There are some who don’t understand or underestimate the work that goes into running this movement and creating content for social media.

They don’t understand the toll all this takes on mental health.

At times walking away from all of it is tempting.

This work isn’t easy.

This work for a brown disabled queer woman is that much harder.

But this isn’t about one woman or a one woman show.

Here’s to many more.

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A light burgundy background with a torn piece of notebook paper taped to it. The text on the right side reads: Four years ago, a new Disability Justice movement began. Beneath is a piece of masking tape. On the tape is written: Upgrade Accessibility in all capital letters. At the bottom is the quote: “Because accessibility is about more than just ramps and parking space.’ - Mary Fashik, Founder. In the upper left corner is a portrait of the Upgrade Accessibility logo with the date January 9, 2019.

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Mary Fashnik
Founder of Upgrade Accessibility

If you are able to compensate me for my work:

Venmo: UAMaryF
CashApp: $MaryFashnik
Pay Pal: MaryFashnik

[Image Description: A light burgundy background with a torn piece of notebook paper taped to it.
The text on the right side reads:

Four years ago, a new Disability Justice movement began

Beneath is a piece of masking tape. On the tape is written: Upgrade Accessibility in all capital letters.

At the bottom is the quote: “Because accessibility is about more than just ramps and parking space.’ - Mary Fashik, Founder

In the upper left corner is a portrait of the Upgrade Accessibility logo with the date January 9, 2019.

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: The Biden administration officially ending the pandemic emergency in May will not only mean millions could lose access to health insurance and services like telehealth. It also means that many in the disabled/ chronically ill/ immunocompromised community will be left to die.

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The Upgrade Accessibility logo shown then a maroon background with white text on the screen. Each message is numbered. At the end is a special message from Mary.

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The text of the instagram post reads: Those who are multi-marginalized tend to be the ones most impacted by COVID.

Collective liberation begins with COVID precautions.

[Image Description:In order for collective liberation to be reached, it must include the disabled/chronically ill community, especially those who are multi-marginalized.

Collective liberation must also include COVID precautions.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids

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A picture of Mary’s motorized chair, tweets from Upgrade Accessibility, Camp Access, Pride Our Way logos, Thr Politics of Disability podcast art followed by a video from Marie and also Christophe

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: The Biden administration officially ending the pandemic emergency in May will not only mean millions could lose access to health insurance and services like telehealth. It also means that many in the disabled/ chronically ill/ immunocompromised community will be left to die.

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It’s been an interesting journey.
Thanks everyone for their continued support. Here’s a short celebratory/recap video. Thanks to everyone who sent messages and thanks to Christophe (@cdesherbert) and Marie (@r.a.r.e.advoc8) for taking the time to make videos.
This video contains both captions and audio descriptions. It was edited by the wonderful @adamroseedits.
[A picture of Mary’s motorized chair, tweets from Upgrade Accessibility, Camp Access, Pride Our Way logos, The Politics of Disability podcast art followed by a video from Marie and also Christophe.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA

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The text of the instagram post reads:
Not such a wonderful time of the year.

Many are spending the holidays alone and isolated.

[Image Description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads:

Many in the disabled and chronically ill community are being forced to spend today alone.

Whether it be from society or their own families/friends, the lack of COVID safety measures has ensured their isolation.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids

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The text of the instagram post reads:
The pandemic is not over.

[Image Description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads:

As the year comes to a close and people gather with family and friends, there are those that will not have that privilege.

Many in the disabled and chronically ill community have not seen family and friends in years because they cannot guarantee they will be safe from COVID.]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: Pay Black educators. Pay Black disabled educators. Pay Black people. Pay Black disabled people.

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: In order for collective liberation to be reached, it must include the disabled/chronically ill community, especially those who are multi-marginalized. Collective liberation must also include COVID precautions.

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: Many in the disabled and chronically ill community are being forced to spend today alone. Whether it be from society or their own families/friends, the lack of COVID safety measures has ensured their isolation.

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The text of an instagram post reads:
Don’t post a quote today.
Amplify Black voices. Amplify Black disabled voices. Every. Single. Day.
Pay Black educators.
Pay Black disable educators.
[Image description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads:
Pay Black educators.
Pay Black disabled educators.
Pay Black people.
Pay Black disabled people.]

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: To the disabled transgender community: You are loved. It is okay to grieve.

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: Online activism is vital to the disabled/chronically ill community. Twitter’s downfall will impact the way that activism is able to be done. The most impacted will be those who are the most marginalized within the community.

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The text of the instagram post reads: [red heart emoji] [broken red heart emoji]

[Image Description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads:

To the disabled transgender community:

You are loved.
It is okay to grieve]

#UpgradeAccessibility #Accessibility #Accessible #Advocate #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityJustice #WheelchairLife #CerebralPalsy #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #QOTD #CheckYourPrivilege #QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #QuotesDaily #EqualityForAll I #Ableism #AbleismIsTrash #Ableist #Activist #SMA #SpinalCordInjury #DisabledAndProud #AbleismExists #DisabledKids #TransDayOfRemembrance

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A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: As the year comes to a close and people gather with family and friends, there are those that will not have that privilege. Many in the disabled and chronically ill community have not seen family and friends in years because they cannot guarantee they will be safe from COVID.

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The text of the instagram post reads:
What’s happening with Twitter is and will continue to impact the online activism of those in the disabled/chronically ill community.

The most impacted are those who are most marginalized.

[Image Description: A tweet from Upgrade Accessibility that reads: Online activism is vital to the disabled/chronically ill community.

Twitter’s downfall will impact the way that activism is able to be done.

The most impacted will be those who are the most marginalized within the community.]

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