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Graphic with a dark blue background. In the center is a photo of me in a hospital gown with tubes attached to my arms and face. Multiple pillows are underneath my arms and head. My hands are clasped together in the middle of my body. I have a serious look on my face.

Posted August 7, 2022 DVP Blog Posts and Essays

My ICU Summer: A Photo Essay

My ICU Summer: A Photo Essay Alice Wong Content notes: medical trauma, hospitalization, blood, systemic ableism, death, anxiety This is a semi-accurate account of what happened to … Continue Reading My ICU Summer: A Photo Essay

This is a graphic illustration by Haley Brown with a bright cobalt blue background. There are black lungs filled with dark gray puffy clouds. In the left lung is a yellow canary bird with a red eye in a mid-flight attack pose. In the right lung there is a red circle. Around the lungs there is clear white tubing that is entwined. Above this graphic the white text reads: #SuckYouPhilips

Posted January 17, 2022 DVP Blog Posts and Essays

Update on Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recall

In the summer of 2021, Philips Respironics issued a recall notification of a number of their CPAP, BiPap, and ventilators in the United States. A group of disabled people impacted … Continue Reading Update on Philips CPAP, BiPAP, and Ventilator Recall

Graphic with a black background that has white text in all caps: OUR EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE.

Posted July 4, 20172 Comments DVP News and Events

Our Existence Is Resistance: Summer fundraiser for @NationalADAPT

The Disability Visibility Project® is thrilled to offer new swag recognizing the activism taking place right now as disabled people fight for everyone’s right to healthcare, especially Medicaid: OUR EXISTENCE IS RESISTANCE. … Continue Reading Our Existence Is Resistance: Summer fundraiser for @NationalADAPT

Pumpkin orange background with black text that reads: #CripTheVote Twitter Chat Healthcare October 30, 2016 7-8:30 pm Eastern Guest hosts: @aneeman @Mae_DayJ

Posted October 26, 2016 Guest Blog Posts

10/30 #CripTheVote chat: Healthcare

#CripTheVote Twitter Chat Healthcare Thursday, October 30, 2016 7-8:30 pm Eastern Guest hosts: Ari Ne’eman and Maelee Johnson Hosted by Andrew Pulrang, Gregg Beratan, and Alice Wong, #CripTheVote Twitter chats … Continue Reading 10/30 #CripTheVote chat: Healthcare

Posted September 14, 20142 Comments Guest Blog Posts

#JusticeForIssy: Statement by Autism Women’s Network

The Autism Women’s Network recently released a statement in regard to the attempted murder of a young teenager with autism, Issy Stapleton, by her mother. Recently the parent, Kelly Stapleton, … Continue Reading #JusticeForIssy: Statement by Autism Women’s Network

Posted August 15, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

Media Partner #40: Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum

Hey there, it’s the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum, our 40th media partner! From their website: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) works with communities … Continue Reading Media Partner #40: Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum

Image description: pale pink background with whimsical dragonflies in the upper left and lower right corners of the graphic. Text reads: “Autism Women’s Network an Intentional Community” Below the text is an assortment of words and phrases in multiple fonts, text size and burgundy colored hearts scattered throughout the image. The assorted words read: “Neurodiversity, Respect, Disability Rights, Activism, Community, Autistic, Autism Acceptance, Inclusion, Presumption of Competence, Advocacy, Disability Pride, Diversity, Intersectional, Identity First, Functioning Label Free, Inclusive, Social Justice”

Posted August 7, 2014 Uncategorized

Media Partner #34: Autism Women’s Network

It’s our 34th media partner, Autism Women’s Network! The mission of the Autism Women’s Network is to provide effective supports to Autistic women and girls of all ages through a … Continue Reading Media Partner #34: Autism Women’s Network