Disability Community For Democracy, Inc.
@disco4democracy.bsky.social
It is a peer-run disability grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to preserving, protecting, and defending liberal democracy and our civil rights, no matter who is in power at the local, state, and federal levels.
We are looking for general volunteers for the Framing Bucket & a Framing Lead. If you are interested in learning more about the Framing Bucket or the Framing Lead, send an email to [email protected]. Sign up here for general volunteers: tinyurl.com/dcdframing1. #DisabilitySky
Framing Bucket Subcommittee Sign-Up
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December 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We are looking for general volunteers for the Framing Bucket & a Framing Lead. If you are interested in learning more about the Framing Bucket or the Framing Lead, send an email to [email protected]. Sign up here for general volunteers: tinyurl.com/dcdframing1. #DisabilitySky
We kicked off our goal to raise $5,000 by the end of the year with our 'Gaming Together' fundraiser. If 1,000 individuals donated $5 to this campaign, we would reach our goal. If you are seeing on able to, please donate via this link: givebutter.com/c/gamingtoge.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
Gaming Together Fundraiser
By Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
We kicked off our goal to raise $5,000 by the end of the year with our 'Gaming Together' fundraiser. If 1,000 individuals donated $5 to this campaign, we would reach our goal. If you are seeing on able to, please donate via this link: givebutter.com/c/gamingtoge.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our CEO interviewed Laura Lyons to highlight almost 6 years later how COVID is still devastating the disability community. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/internatio.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Interview: Laura Lyons, Comedian, Actor, and Host of Iconically Ill
Laura Lyons is a comedian and actress.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our CEO interviewed Laura Lyons to highlight almost 6 years later how COVID is still devastating the disability community. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/internatio.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
Today is the first anniversary of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Learn more about our history by visiting this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/happy-firs.... #HappyAnniversary #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Disability #DisabilitySky
Happy First Anniversary, Disability Community for Democracy, Inc., and Happy Birthday, "Joan"
A year ago today, Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today is the first anniversary of Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. Learn more about our history by visiting this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/happy-firs.... #HappyAnniversary #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Disability #DisabilitySky
On Friday, November 28th, just shy of our first anniversary (which is today), we were rewarded our first-ever grant. Thank you to the Trustees of Awesome Disability for seeing the value in the work that we are doing. #DisabilitySky #Disability
December 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
On Friday, November 28th, just shy of our first anniversary (which is today), we were rewarded our first-ever grant. Thank you to the Trustees of Awesome Disability for seeing the value in the work that we are doing. #DisabilitySky #Disability
Today is the last day of offering 20% off. Visit our store today: disability-community.printify.me. #Disabled #OnlineShopping #DisabilitySky #Disability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Discover Our Exclusive Range at Disability Community
Store of Disability Community .
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December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Today is the last day of offering 20% off. Visit our store today: disability-community.printify.me. #Disabled #OnlineShopping #DisabilitySky #Disability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
This is the latest piece by our Legal and Policy Co-Lead for our newsletter on Substack called 'Nothing About Us Without.' Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-truth-.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Unhoused #DisabilitySky #Disability
The Truth About Being Unhoused and Disabled in America
The disability community has faced assaults on our rights and liberties for decades.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This is the latest piece by our Legal and Policy Co-Lead for our newsletter on Substack called 'Nothing About Us Without.' Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-truth-.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Unhoused #DisabilitySky #Disability
7 days until the first-ever 'Gaming Together' fundraiser. If you would like to donate to Disability Community for Democracy to help us reach our goal of $5,000 beforehand, you can donate via this link: givebutter.com/c/gamingtoge.... #DisabledGamer #Fundraiser #DisabilitySky #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
Gaming Together Fundraiser
By Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
7 days until the first-ever 'Gaming Together' fundraiser. If you would like to donate to Disability Community for Democracy to help us reach our goal of $5,000 beforehand, you can donate via this link: givebutter.com/c/gamingtoge.... #DisabledGamer #Fundraiser #DisabilitySky #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
In 9 days, Gaming Together, our first-ever fundraiser, is live streamed on YouTube and Twitch on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 AM to 9 PM Eastern Time. Watch the video to learn more. Here are the links: www.twitch.tv/dcdinc12/vid... (Twitch) and youtube.com/live/-dgPbGk... (YouTube). #DisabilitySky
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In 9 days, Gaming Together, our first-ever fundraiser, is live streamed on YouTube and Twitch on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 AM to 9 PM Eastern Time. Watch the video to learn more. Here are the links: www.twitch.tv/dcdinc12/vid... (Twitch) and youtube.com/live/-dgPbGk... (YouTube). #DisabilitySky
The latest piece from our CEO and Founder on the importance of remembering that 'Boycotting is a Privilege.' Here is the link to the piece: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/boycotting.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Boycott #Privilege #DisabilitySky
Boycotting is a Privilege: Thanksgiving Edition
Since the Current Occupant and his co-conspirators moved into the White House, many people have been discussing boycotting certain companies or organizations because of their support or political view...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The latest piece from our CEO and Founder on the importance of remembering that 'Boycotting is a Privilege.' Here is the link to the piece: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/boycotting.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #Boycott #Privilege #DisabilitySky
It is the first of two interviews for the We Will Rise: Despite Structural Ableism and Racism. If you want to listen to the interview with Zian Chavez, the Producer of We Are The Most Beautiful People, here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/we-will-ri.... #DisabilitySky
We Will Rise: Despite Structural Ableism and Racism (Interview # 1)
Nieta Greene Interviews Zian Chavez, Producer of We Are The Most Beautiful People
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November 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It is the first of two interviews for the We Will Rise: Despite Structural Ableism and Racism. If you want to listen to the interview with Zian Chavez, the Producer of We Are The Most Beautiful People, here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/we-will-ri.... #DisabilitySky
Here is our formal announcement of the launch of Disability Supporters for Democracy, Inc. To learn more, please click here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilitySupporters #DisabilityLiberation #DisabilitySky #Disability
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc. is launching Disability Supporters for Democracy, Inc. in 2026.
Disability Community for Democracy, Inc.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Here is our formal announcement of the launch of Disability Supporters for Democracy, Inc. To learn more, please click here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilitySupporters #DisabilityLiberation #DisabilitySky #Disability
Here is the latest piece from 'Nothing About Us Without Us' from our Framing Assistant Co-Lead. Here is the link to the piece on Substack: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/sandwiched.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityLiberation #Chicago #DisabilitySky
Sandwiched in the Battle of Chicago: The Chicagoans vs the U.S. Government
Note: This article will also be published on Gordon’s blog, “The Black Autist,” which explores Blackness and neurodivergence.
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here is the latest piece from 'Nothing About Us Without Us' from our Framing Assistant Co-Lead. Here is the link to the piece on Substack: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/sandwiched.... #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #DisabilityLiberation #Chicago #DisabilitySky
Check out the latest article from our CEO and Founder about their thoughts on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how the disability community's voice is excluded. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/my-reflect.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
My Reflections on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month this year has significantly highlighted the extent to which the disability community, particularly those who have lost everything due to it, are marginalized in the s...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Check out the latest article from our CEO and Founder about their thoughts on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how the disability community's voice is excluded. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/my-reflect.... #DisabilitySky #Disability
The Current Administration's refusal to enforce a rule that requires new consumer protections for disabled passengers who use mobility devices when flying is abhorrent and ableist. The Current Administration is ableist, and ableism is a form of white supremacy. #DisabilitySky
September 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Current Administration's refusal to enforce a rule that requires new consumer protections for disabled passengers who use mobility devices when flying is abhorrent and ableist. The Current Administration is ableist, and ableism is a form of white supremacy. #DisabilitySky
Our Assistant Framing Co-Lead, T.J. Gordon, known as Pharaoh Inkabuss in the gaming world, wrote this excellent piece on being a gamer with a disability and his participation in our upcoming gaming fundraiser. Read here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/pharaoh-en.... #DisabilitySky
Pharaoh Enters the Game: Black Autistic Gamer Joins Fundraising Streaming Event
You know me as T.J.
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our Assistant Framing Co-Lead, T.J. Gordon, known as Pharaoh Inkabuss in the gaming world, wrote this excellent piece on being a gamer with a disability and his participation in our upcoming gaming fundraiser. Read here: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/pharaoh-en.... #DisabilitySky
We are looking for writers who live with disabilities to become volunteer contributors & permanent Editor-in-Chief. 'Nothing About Us Without Us' is staffed by volunteers. Here is the link to learn more: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/letter-fro.... #DisabilitySky
Letter from the Interim Editor-in-Chief and Call for Contributors
Dear Reader,
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We are looking for writers who live with disabilities to become volunteer contributors & permanent Editor-in-Chief. 'Nothing About Us Without Us' is staffed by volunteers. Here is the link to learn more: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/letter-fro.... #DisabilitySky
Our CEO and Founder wrote an article based on their personal experience about how dangerous the Executive Order criminalizing homelessness is, and the risks it poses to IPV/DV Survivors who are disabled. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-execut.... #DisabilitySky
The Executive Order (EO) Criminalizing Homelessness Poses Risks to IPV/DV Survivors who are Disabled and Homeless
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Current Occupant of the White House signed an Executive Order (EO) criminalizing homelessness through the implementation of civil confinement.
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our CEO and Founder wrote an article based on their personal experience about how dangerous the Executive Order criminalizing homelessness is, and the risks it poses to IPV/DV Survivors who are disabled. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/the-execut.... #DisabilitySky
Today's newsletter article is from our CEO and Founder, called Disability Pride to Disability Liberation. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #DisabilityLiberation #DisabilityPride #DisabilitySky
Disability Pride to Disability Liberation
After working on the Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism interview series, I have been forced to think about the true meaning of what disability pride ...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today's newsletter article is from our CEO and Founder, called Disability Pride to Disability Liberation. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/disability.... #DisabilityLiberation #DisabilityPride #DisabilitySky
Today, we have an article by Bob Fayz, who is the Legal and Policy Lead. It discusses the next steps we are going to take as an organization to fight back against these cuts. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/we-have-lo.... #DisabilitySky #PWD #Disability
We Have Lost Some Battles, What’s Next?
When it was first suggested to me that I write about what my committee would focus on next, the Republican-dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill” had just passed.
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August 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Today, we have an article by Bob Fayz, who is the Legal and Policy Lead. It discusses the next steps we are going to take as an organization to fight back against these cuts. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/we-have-lo.... #DisabilitySky #PWD #Disability
Today, we published the fourth interview from the Wake Up series. If you have done so already, please subscribe to 'Nothing About Us Without Us' on Substack. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/wake-up-di.... #DisabilitySky #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy #WakeUp
Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism (Interview #4)
Nieta Greene Interviews Beth Ann (BA) Short, LCAT, ATR-BC, and the Director and Editor of We are the Most Beautiful People | Adults with Disabilities Documentary
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August 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today, we published the fourth interview from the Wake Up series. If you have done so already, please subscribe to 'Nothing About Us Without Us' on Substack. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/wake-up-di.... #DisabilitySky #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy #WakeUp
We interviewed Jeff Person, who is the Founder of Able Dems Pac. We are a non-partisan, grassroots nonprofit organization. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/wake-up-di.... #WakeUp #DisabilitySky #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy
Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism (Interview #3)
Nieta Greene Interviews Jeff Person, Founder of Able Dems PAC
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We interviewed Jeff Person, who is the Founder of Able Dems Pac. We are a non-partisan, grassroots nonprofit organization. Here is the link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/wake-up-di.... #WakeUp #DisabilitySky #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy
Exciting news! "Nothing About Us Without Us" is #97 on the Rising in U.S. Politics on Substack AND has just over 500 subscribers. The newsletter isn't even 4 months old. Please subscribe via this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com. #DisabilitySky #Substack #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
July 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Exciting news! "Nothing About Us Without Us" is #97 on the Rising in U.S. Politics on Substack AND has just over 500 subscribers. The newsletter isn't even 4 months old. Please subscribe via this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com. #DisabilitySky #Substack #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
The latest piece, titled 'ADA at 35: What Next?' by our CEO and Founder, is to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the ADA by George H.W. Bush. Here is the link to the piece: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/ada-at-35-.... #ADA35 #DisabilitySky #DisabilityPride
ADA at 35: What's Next?
We are NOT Going Back to the Ugly Laws Regardless of Current Occupant and his Co-Conspirators Want!
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The latest piece, titled 'ADA at 35: What Next?' by our CEO and Founder, is to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the ADA by George H.W. Bush. Here is the link to the piece: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/ada-at-35-.... #ADA35 #DisabilitySky #DisabilityPride
Important update on the 'Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism' interview series. Read the update via this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/notice-for.... #DisabilityPride #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy #WakeUp
Notice for the 'Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism' Interview Series
The subject of our final interview for the ‘Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism’ series was interviewed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Important update on the 'Wake Up: #DisabilityExcellence and #DisabilityJoy Persist Despite Structural Ableism' interview series. Read the update via this link: disabilitycommunityfordemocracy.substack.com/p/notice-for.... #DisabilityPride #DisabilityExcellence #DisabilityJoy #WakeUp