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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · May 16
There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut our funding.

We exist to investigate abuse and neglect of people with disabilities, especially in institutions and state-run facilities. Help us save these programs and contact congress with this linked form
secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
Image of a woman talking. Text reads: “urgent call to action! There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut DRI's funding. DRI exists to investigate abuse and neglect of Iowans with disabilities in institutions, state-run facilities, and home and community- based services. We need your help!” text: "our funding is at risk. without DRI, there is no independent watchdog - and history has shown us what happens when there is no oversight." Text: without DRI investigating, monitoring, and advocating - Iowans will fall through the cracks. Iowans will be abused. Iowans will die." Text: "this is not a hypothetical. P&As were created so that abuse and neglect could be prevented. don't let history repeat itself."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 15h
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "It's hard to vote when we can't use the sidewalk. #accessibilityMatters" sidewalk square with broken in half causing a large gap between pieces and a large height difference between the pieces. text surrounds image reading "18% of polling places had barriers to using the sidewalk. Americans with disabilities act (ADA) Requirement: pathways shouldn't have breaks bigger than 1/2 inch tall or wide. pathways should be clear of objects, stable, firm, and have good traction." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 1d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reads "it's hard to vote when we can't get through the door. #accessibilityMatters" doorway raised off of the ground by about three inches without a ramp or wedge. Text surrounds image that reads "18% of polling places had a barrier to using the doorway. ADA Requirement: short ramps or wedges should be used on thresholds taller than 1/4 inch." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "DRI checked the external accessibility of 144 polling places across every county in Iowa. #accessThePolls" Text reads "the issues DRI found create barriers. barriers like these can make it hard or impossible for Iowans with disabilities to vote." sidewalk square with broken in half causing a large gap between pieces and a large height difference between the pieces. text surrounds image reading "18% of polling places had barriers to using the sidewalk. Americans with disabilities act (ADA) Requirement: pathways shouldn't have breaks bigger than 1/2 inch tall or wide. pathways should be clear of objects, stable, firm, and have good traction." doorway raised off of the ground by about three inches without a ramp or wedge. Text surrounds image that reads "18% of polling places had a barrier to using the doorway. ADA Requirement: short ramps or wedges should be used on thresholds taller than 1/4 inch."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "It's hard to vote when we can't park in the lot. #accessibilityMatters" evergreen bush covers up half of an accessible parking sign, making the sign unreadable. text surrounds image reading "18% of polling places had barriers to parking. ADA requirement: accessible parking spaces need to be clearly marked. at least one van-accessible parking space needs to exist. one in every 25 parking spaces should be accessible if off-street parking is available." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "It's hard to vote when we can't use the sidewalk. #accessibilityMatters" sidewalk square with broken in half causing a large gap between pieces and a large height difference between the pieces. text surrounds image reading "18% of polling places had barriers to using the sidewalk. Americans with disabilities act (ADA) Requirement: pathways shouldn't have breaks bigger than 1/2 inch tall or wide. pathways should be clear of objects, stable, firm, and have good traction." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "DRI checked the external accessibility of 144 polling places across every county in Iowa. #accessThePolls" text reading "It's hard to vote when our polling place isn't accessible. #accessibilityMatters" text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reads "it's hard to vote when we can't get through the door. #accessibilityMatters" doorway raised off of the ground by about three inches without a ramp or wedge. Text surrounds image that reads "18% of polling places had a barrier to using the doorway. ADA Requirement: short ramps or wedges should be used on thresholds taller than 1/4 inch." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 2d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reads "it's hard to vote when we can't find the door. #accessibilityMatters" two doorways beside each other. One raised several inches, the other level with the ground. Neither marked as accessible or inaccessible. text surrounds image reading "16% of polling places had a barrier to finding the accessible door. ADA Requirement: doorways that are inaccessible should have clear signage pointing individuals towards the accessible entrance." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
The P&A programs were created to protect and advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of people with all disabilities. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
A woman in a wheelchair and a man who’s seated on the floor pose with their eyes closed, they look like they are relaxing. Text: “How does the P&A System Protect Americans Health?” Text: “Why was the P&A system created? The P&A programs were created to protect and advocate for the health, safety, and well-being of people with all disabilities. Part of that is getting people out of institutions” Text: “How does getting people out of institutions keep them healthy? People with disabilities have better health outcomes when they are in the community, not locked away in facilities.” Text: “Why does getting poeple out of institutions help keep them healthy? People who stay in the community can access their doctors, go to work, and stay connected with friends and families.”
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
Washington wants to eliminate the program that helps people with disabilities vote – Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
text on top of grayed out photos of DRI's advocacy reads "Protect your vote. Washington wants to eliminate the program that helps people with disabilities VOTE." text on top of grayed out photos of DRI's advocacy reads "Protection and Advocacy for Voting Accessibility (PAVA). Under this program, DRI has a mandate to make sure voting is fully accessible to Iowans with disabilities." text on top of grayed out photos of DRI's advocacy reads "With this funding DRI has: Held public forums for the candidates to share their perspective on disability policy" text on top of grayed out photos of DRI's advocacy reads "With this funding DRI has: Educated Iowans with disabilities on their right to vote"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut the protection and advocacy programs that fund our work. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
Image of a woman making a phone call. Text: “urgent call to action! There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut protection and advocacy programs. These programs exist to investigate abuse and neglect of people with disabilities, especially in institutions and state-run facilities. Learn more!” Blurred image of a hospital hallway. Text: “P&A funding at risk. Without P&As, there is no independent watchdog — and history has shown us what happens when there is no oversight. Learn more” Blurred image of a dark hospital hallway. Text: “P&A funding is at risk. P&As were created after the public learned of horrific conditions in state institutions. People were beaten, restrained, ignored, malnourished, denied medications, and kept in inhumane conditions. P&As were the nation's promise: ‘never again.’ learn more” Photo of a woman holding her head in a dark room, indicating she is in distress. Text: “P&A funding is at risk. Without P&As investigating, monitoring, and advocating, people will fall through the cracks. People will be abused. And some people will die. Learn more”
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
#31daysOfNDEAM
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
The purpose of NDEAM is to foster a workforce where every person is valued and recognized for his or her abilities—every day of every month. Subscribe to ODEP’s weekly News Brief to stay abreast of topics and trends in disability employment all year round!
public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USD...
United States Department of Labor
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 3d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reads "it's hard to vote when we can't find the door. #accessibilityMatters" two doorways beside each other. One raised several inches, the other level with the ground. Neither marked as accessible or inaccessible. text surrounds image reading "16% of polling places had a barrier to finding the accessible door. ADA Requirement: doorways that are inaccessible should have clear signage pointing individuals towards the accessible entrance." text reads "learn more about DRI's accessibility survey online at driowa.org. Review the ADA Polling place accessibility checklist at ada.gov/resources/polling-places-checklist"
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
Did you know that DRI makes sure schools are educating students with disabilities?https://secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUamWdNZNIgMew2
All images in this series are stylized as writing on a chalkboard. In this first image a teacher’s desk with books and a pencil is visible. Text: “Making sure students with disabilities get the services they need” Text: “How do we help? We cut through the red tape and bureaucracy to make sure kids with disabilities get the accommodations and services they need” Text: “If a public school doesn’t want to put in a ramp or hire an ASL interpreter, it’s discrimination! They must provide children with reasonable accommodations” Image of a school and pencils on the chalkboard. Text: “Need help getting your child the educational services they need? Call or email us! Contact information in bio”
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
People with disabilities deserve safety & dignity — and that starts with oversight. P&As have the legal power to enter facilities & stop abuse. But this authority is under threat from proposed budget cuts. Tell Congress: #ProtectP&As 
👉 secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
Person with a prosthetic limb in the background. The text reads: “PROTECT OUR ABILITY TO SERVE THE UNPROTECTED. Our network’s funding, which allows us to conduct these activities, is being threatened in the latest versions of the federal budget. Tell your legislators: PROTECT P&AS.”
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
Washington wants to eliminate the program that protects the individual rights of people with disabilities.https://secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUamWdNZNIgMew2
text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy reads "Washington wants to eliminate funding for DRI’s advocacy protecting your individual rights." text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy reads "DRI protects your individual rights through the Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights Program (PAIR)." text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy reads "How does DRI use PAIR to help you? With this funding, DRI: Protects Iowans with disabilities from abuse and neglect and Advocates for accommodations in employment and education. text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy reads "DRI uses PAIR to ensure EQUAL ACCESS to: healthcare, assistive technology, buildings, sidewalks, parking, and more."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut our funding.
We exist to investigate abuse and neglect of people with disabilities, especially in institutions and state-run facilities. Help us save these programs and contact congress with this linked form secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
Image of a woman talking. Text reads: “urgent call to action! There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut DRI's funding. DRI exists to investigate abuse and neglect of Iowans with disabilities in institutions, state-run facilities, and home and community- based services. We need your help!” text: "our funding is at risk. without DRI, there is no independent watchdog - and history has shown us what happens when there is no oversight." text reads " dri is part of the national protection and advocacy network (P&A). The P&As were created after the public learned of the horrific living conditions in state institutions. People were beaten, restrained, ignored, malnourished, denied medications, and kept in inhuman conditions. P&As were the nation's promise of "never again." Text: without DRI investigating, monitoring, and advocating - Iowans will fall through the cracks. Iowans will be abused. Iowans will die."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
NDEAM is a great time to share this PSA to spark discussion about fostering a mental health-friendly culture. #31daysOfNDEAM
www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/psa-campaign...
"Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do" PSA - What Can YOU Do?
View and download the Campaign for Disability Employment’s PSA “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” along with posters and a workplace guide.
www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
From setting the tone for a supportive work environment and providing accommodations to being a source of support to peers and colleagues, the PSA illustrates the contributions people can make at every level of an organization.
"Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do" PSA - What Can YOU Do?
View and download the Campaign for Disability Employment’s PSA “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” along with posters and a workplace guide.
www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
In the CDE’s “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” PSA, four people in various workplace roles—CEO, manager, coworker, and employee—each share what they can do to promote workplace well-being.
"Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do" PSA - What Can YOU Do?
View and download the Campaign for Disability Employment’s PSA “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?” along with posters and a workplace guide.
www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 4d
For the last four months we've been surveying your polling places. Are they accessible? Find out more about the barriers we found here disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/v...
#voting #AccessThePolls #AccessibilityMatters
text reading "DRI checked the external accessibility of 144 polling places across every county in Iowa. #accessThePolls" Text reads "the issues DRI found create barriers. barriers like these can make it hard or impossible for Iowans with disabilities to vote." sidewalk square with broken in half causing a large gap between pieces and a large height difference between the pieces. text surrounds image reading "18% of polling places had barriers to using the sidewalk. Americans with disabilities act (ADA) Requirement: pathways shouldn't have breaks bigger than 1/2 inch tall or wide. pathways should be clear of objects, stable, firm, and have good traction." doorway raised off of the ground by about three inches without a ramp or wedge. Text surrounds image that reads "18% of polling places had a barrier to using the doorway. ADA Requirement: short ramps or wedges should be used on thresholds taller than 1/4 inch."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 5d
The numbers don't lie. DRI makes a difference in the lives of Iowans every day. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
text over various disability awareness icons reads "DRI's impact from 10/1/2023-9/30/2024" text over various disability awareness icons reads "81/99. DRI provided assistance to Iowans with disabilities in 81 out of 99 counties." text over various disability awareness icons reads "Over 3,000 Iowans with disabilities were impacted by DRI led monitorings and financial reviews." text over various disability awareness icons reads "DRI completed 35 monitorings. advocates visited facilities, congregate care settings and home and community-based settings where Iowans with disabilities reside and/ or received services."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 5d
Washington is proposing big cuts to mental health programs, like our protection and advocacy for individuals with mental illness. There is already a mental health crisis in this country. Cuts will only worsen the crisis. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy efforts reads "Protect Mental Health Advocacy. Washington wants to eliminate the program that helps DRI advocate for your rights." text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy efforts reads "Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI). DRI is mandated to protect and advocate for the rights of people with mental illness by congress." text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy efforts reads "DRI uses PAIMI to keep Iowa students in school." text on top of grayed out images of DRI's advocacy efforts reads "DRI advocates for Iowans to get the accommodations they need to stay employed."
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driowa.bsky.social @driowa.bsky.social · 5d
There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut the protection and advocacy programs that fund our work. secure.everyaction.com/I6avR5LSvUam...
Image of a woman making a phone call. Text: “urgent call to action! There is a proposal in Washington, DC to cut protection and advocacy programs. These programs exist to investigate abuse and neglect of people with disabilities, especially in institutions and state-run facilities. Learn more!” Blurred image of a hospital hallway. Text: “P&A funding at risk. Without P&As, there is no independent watchdog — and history has shown us what happens when there is no oversight. Learn more” Blurred image of a dark hospital hallway. Text: “P&A funding is at risk. P&As were created after the public learned of horrific conditions in state institutions. People were beaten, restrained, ignored, malnourished, denied medications, and kept in inhumane conditions. P&As were the nation's promise: ‘never again.’ learn more” Photo of a woman holding her head in a dark room, indicating she is in distress. Text: “P&A funding is at risk. Without P&As investigating, monitoring, and advocating, people will fall through the cracks. People will be abused. And some people will die. Learn more”