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How to Fight Back Against Texas v. Becerra.

Disability rights are under attack. And no matter where you live, this lawsuit could affect YOU.

📜 Texas v. Becerra is a lawsuit that aims to dismantle Section 504—the law that protects disabled people from discrimination in schools, hospitals, jobs, and public spaces.

If they win, millions of people will lose access to education, healthcare, work, and public transportation.

🚨 And if Section 504 falls, the ADA could be next. 🚨

This would not only affect the 17 states in this lawsuit — This ruling would dismantle disability rights in all 50 states.

Swipe to find out exactly what you can do before the February 25th deadline.

Shout out to @dredf1979 @adisabledicon @thezactivist for bringing this to my attention.

Check my bio 🔗 to learn more.

#504helpedme #protect504 #disabilityawareness #save504 #civilrights

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🚨 URGENT: 17 states are trying to ERASE DECADES OF DISABILITY RIGHTS for all Americans.

Iowa and 16 other states are suing to overturn Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — the law that protects disability access and accomodations in federally funded schools, hospitals, transit, jobs, and beyond.

If they win, it will be LEGAL TO DENY ACCOMMODATIONS AND DISCRIMINATE against disabled people.

Live in one of these 17 states? Your Attorney General is attacking disability rights. Call & email them, and demand they drop the lawsuit BEFORE FEBRUARY 25TH.

Texas
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
West Virginia

This isn’t just policy. This is people’s lives.

Share this. Tag your friends. We must fight back.

Shout out to @adisabledicon @thezactivist @dredf1979 for bringing this to my attention.

➡️ Links In Bio to Learn More

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🚨 EMERGENCY: These 17 states are trying to ERASE DECADES OF DISABILITY RIGHTS.

Texas and 16 other states are suing to overturn Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 — the law that protects disability access and accomodations in federally funded schools, hospitals, transit, jobs, and beyond.

If they win, it will be LEGAL TO DENY ACCOMMODATIONS AND DISCRIMINATE against disabled people.

Live in one of these 17 states? Your Attorney General is attacking disability rights. Call & email them, and demand they drop the lawsuit.

Texas
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
West Virginia

This isn’t just policy. This is people’s lives.

Share this. Tag your friends. We must fight back.

Shout out to @adisabledicon @thezactivist @dredf1979 for bringing this to my attention.

➡️ Links In Bio to Learn More ⬅️

#DisabilityRights #Protect504 #TexasVBecerra #StopTheRollback #DisabilityJustice

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“Any plan you make today is not going to get you where you’ll ultimately go. Not only does the road change while you’re on it, but you – the traveler – change too.”

I wrote this for my Ted Talk in 2019, and it’s a line that keeps floating into my mind as I reflect on the end of Generation Spirit.

The road changed while we were on it. When we launched in 2009, few schools offered inclusive activities for students with disabilities. For years, we were the ones introducing the concept to our partner schools. Sometimes I flash back to the months we spent convincing my high school to start the original Sparkles team. The hesitancy. The concern. The lack of faith in students’ ability to lead or support such a program.

Then I think about my same school today. Today’s students have never known a football game without the Sparkles on the sideline. To them, inclusive or adaptive programming isn’t new or noteworthy. It’s normal. When I think about that, I can’t help but think: mission accomplished.

Of course, that’s just one school. I’m not naive to the work that still needs to be done – the miles we have to go before people with disabilities are given the dignity, accessibility and equality they deserve. The fight continues, and I intend to keep fighting even as this chapter comes to a close.
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The traveler changed too. Half of my life has revolved around GenS. At fifteen, I was lost and confused — unsure where I belonged (or if I belonged at all). The Sparkles (and then GenS) scooped me up and gave me wings. I’ve had more once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and experiences than I can count. I’ve met the most incredible, passionate friends and collaborators. In creating belonging for others, I finally found it for myself.

But as time has marched on, I’ve found myself wondering: is this it? Or is there more that I can do? More that I can be? That curiosity quickly grew to longing. For a fresh start. For new challenges. New ways to find meaning.

Leaving GenS behind is scary, but it’s time. It’s time for the organization, and time for me. It’s certainly a season of change, but I’m doing well and feel full of enthusiasm for what’s next. More on that soon 😉

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Sparkle Squad Party🎉🎉

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✨Motivational Monday✨

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Motivational Monday has arrived✨✨

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Welcome to MHS Sparkle Squad💚💛🤍

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And we’re back! We are so excited for this season with this amazing team! 🖤💛

#hawkeyesparkles #sparklessisters #sparklessquad #generationspirit #thesparkleeffect #allinclusivespiritsquad #cheerleading #spiritsquad #iowahawkeyes #hawkeyes #iowa #studentorganization

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2023 Homecoming Parade!! Love our Sparkle Team!! Go SCHS

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Hayden is ready to cheer on the Flashes to a HoCo win! ⚡️💙📣 #haydencloud #fcflashes #weareflashes #hoco #homecoming #homecominggame #cheer #cheerleading #inclusion #generationspirit

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These are the best days…❤️ to see the heart grow for these girls!!
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#generationspirit @generationspirit @varsityspirit #varsityspirit @jjpstangs #disability #inclusion #diversitymatters #diversityandinclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion @varsityfashions #spiritmatters #cheer

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