Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting LLC
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My name is Annette Bourbonniere and I am - among other things - an accessibility & inclusion advocate for persons with disabilities. My podcast name is Nothing Without Us, Stories and Discussions of Meaningful Inclusion.
State of the State Address
The Governor’s State of the State address made no mention of persons with disabilities. Don’t be surprised. It’s not unusual, but it is something we have the power to address – and we need to do just that.
The Governor’s State of the State address made no mention of persons with disabilities. Don’t be surprised. It’s not unusual, but it is something we have the power to address – and we need to do just that.
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
State of the State Address
The Governor’s State of the State address made no mention of persons with disabilities. Don’t be surprised. It’s not unusual, but it is something we have the power to address – and we need to do just that.
The Governor’s State of the State address made no mention of persons with disabilities. Don’t be surprised. It’s not unusual, but it is something we have the power to address – and we need to do just that.
Bitch on Wheels Asks -The orange-faced monster thinks having an ASL interpreter when he speaks will make him look bad, and the Secretary of State thinks using a font that helps people with dyslexia is not worth the bother. Available on Ally and Activist Member Tiers.
January 20, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Bitch on Wheels Asks -The orange-faced monster thinks having an ASL interpreter when he speaks will make him look bad, and the Secretary of State thinks using a font that helps people with dyslexia is not worth the bother. Available on Ally and Activist Member Tiers.
Train the Trainer was a catch phrase a few years ago. Maybe Kirby has been taking a Train the Trainer course? While having dogs, especially service dogs, go through their paces on a regular basis is important, my dog has decided that I have the order of the paces wrong. Available on Member Tier.
January 19, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Train the Trainer was a catch phrase a few years ago. Maybe Kirby has been taking a Train the Trainer course? While having dogs, especially service dogs, go through their paces on a regular basis is important, my dog has decided that I have the order of the paces wrong. Available on Member Tier.
Justifying Disability
Some members of the general public think too many people claim to be disabled. People with disabilities are tired of justifying their need for accommodations. Where does reality lie?
Some members of the general public think too many people claim to be disabled. People with disabilities are tired of justifying their need for accommodations. Where does reality lie?
January 14, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Justifying Disability
Some members of the general public think too many people claim to be disabled. People with disabilities are tired of justifying their need for accommodations. Where does reality lie?
Some members of the general public think too many people claim to be disabled. People with disabilities are tired of justifying their need for accommodations. Where does reality lie?
Adoption Anniversary
Six years ago today, Kirby was brought to my home, entered my life, and took over my heart. I hope he thinks I'm taking as good care of him as he is of my. Best Service Dog EVER!
Six years ago today, Kirby was brought to my home, entered my life, and took over my heart. I hope he thinks I'm taking as good care of him as he is of my. Best Service Dog EVER!
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Adoption Anniversary
Six years ago today, Kirby was brought to my home, entered my life, and took over my heart. I hope he thinks I'm taking as good care of him as he is of my. Best Service Dog EVER!
Six years ago today, Kirby was brought to my home, entered my life, and took over my heart. I hope he thinks I'm taking as good care of him as he is of my. Best Service Dog EVER!
Parking Privileges for Pregnant Women?
Some states, like Florida and Illinois, have laws that give temporary disability parking permits to pregnant women, allowing them to park in accessibility parking spaces. Other states are considering such laws. Why is this a bad idea?
Some states, like Florida and Illinois, have laws that give temporary disability parking permits to pregnant women, allowing them to park in accessibility parking spaces. Other states are considering such laws. Why is this a bad idea?
January 13, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Parking Privileges for Pregnant Women?
Some states, like Florida and Illinois, have laws that give temporary disability parking permits to pregnant women, allowing them to park in accessibility parking spaces. Other states are considering such laws. Why is this a bad idea?
Some states, like Florida and Illinois, have laws that give temporary disability parking permits to pregnant women, allowing them to park in accessibility parking spaces. Other states are considering such laws. Why is this a bad idea?
Eligibility for ABLE accounts has been expanded to include anyone who incurred their disability prior to the age of 46. That’s good news. For some people. But not everyone will benefit.
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Eligibility for ABLE accounts has been expanded to include anyone who incurred their disability prior to the age of 46. That’s good news. For some people. But not everyone will benefit.
Eligibility for ABLE accounts has been expanded to include anyone who incurred their disability prior to the age of 46. That’s good news. For some people. But not everyone will benefit.
January 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Eligibility for ABLE accounts has been expanded to include anyone who incurred their disability prior to the age of 46. That’s good news. For some people. But not everyone will benefit.
Bitch on Wheels – Disabled Is Not the Same as Elderly
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
January 7, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Bitch on Wheels – Disabled Is Not the Same as Elderly
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Are people with disabilities, small children, elderly, teenagers, regular adults? The truth is that we are all of the above. But many people want to lump us together in some category. Available on Ally and Activist tiers or one-time purchase.
Kirby the Super Service Dog Brings Extra Benefits
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Kirby the Super Service Dog Brings Extra Benefits
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Sometimes an assistance dog becomes more, does more than he has been trained to do. The bond is very special. Happy New Year!
Available to all paid members.
#ServiceDog
Goodbye 2025, Happy 2026
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Goodbye 2025, Happy 2026
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
It's goodbye to the very stressful 2025. Here comes 2026. Will it be better? Let's make it so.
Healthcare Disaster - 2026
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Healthcare Disaster - 2026
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
What is the risk to people with disabilities if the tax subsidies for the ACA are not extended and Medicaid cuts also take effect?
#ACA
#Disability
#Healthcare
#Medicaid
#Medicare
Let Brown Community Grieve Without Conspiracies
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
December 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Let Brown Community Grieve Without Conspiracies
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Four people have died, 9 people were injured, and communities have been left to grieve the losses. Still, there has been a lot of finger pointing and the whole event has been politicized.
Inclusion or Exclusion in Extracurricular Activities?
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
December 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Inclusion or Exclusion in Extracurricular Activities?
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Even schools that do a reasonable job of providing academic accommodations fail to be inclusive when it comes to extracurricular activities. Available to paid members now and to the public on 12/29/25.
Who Is Left to Defend Disability Rights?
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
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After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
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Who Is Left to Defend Disability Rights? | Nothing Without Us
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December 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Who Is Left to Defend Disability Rights?
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
www.patreon.com/posts/who-is...
After the Orange-Faced Monster took office, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice was essentially gutted leaving only about 300 attorneys for all civil rights defense. Attorneys left or were reassigned.
www.patreon.com/posts/who-is...
This is a longstanding problem. It makes me feel sorry for the TSA miracles that they have such a need to think we are privileged. Maybe that's their disability?
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines. on.wsj.com/3N6apva
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is a longstanding problem. It makes me feel sorry for the TSA miracles that they have such a need to think we are privileged. Maybe that's their disability?
Reposted by Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting LLC
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines. on.wsj.com/3N6apva
They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines.
on.wsj.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
it sucks that some people will fake a disability but it doesn't suck nearly as much as the idea that every disabled person should have to be on-call 24/7 to prove their disability to every miserable self-appointed robocop who sees them in public and thinks "i bet they don't need that wheelchair"
Another Senseless Shooting
Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Another Senseless Shooting
Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Another senseless shooting, this time in RI. Two students were killed, and 9 more were injured at Brown University in Providence, RI.
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Bitch on Wheels - Respect?
Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Bitch on Wheels Wants a Little Respect | Nothing Without Us
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December 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bitch on Wheels - Respect?
Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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Why do people insist on treating adults with disabilities as children or puppies? I’m tired of being petted, called dear or honey, and treated as though I am not capable of anything. This is going to be an “I’m tired” kind of episode.
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For crying out loud! It's a big deal to change a font? My goodness! Let's all insist on Ariel no TimesNewRoman. People with dyslexia have an easier time reading it. Or, is that their point? Prevent access?
Disability activism is not a bad thing! Don't let them change the words to mean something else
The US secretary of state says the ‘wasteful’ switch from Times New Roman pandered to disability activism
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
For crying out loud! It's a big deal to change a font? My goodness! Let's all insist on Ariel no TimesNewRoman. People with dyslexia have an easier time reading it. Or, is that their point? Prevent access?
Kirby Van Entry Update Plus
Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Kirby Van Entry Update Plus
Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Did that mat help Kirby jump onto the seat in the van? The answer is yes…and no.
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Senator Jack Reed of RI, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced a resolution marking 50 years since Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Can we keep it going for another 50 years?
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December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Senator Jack Reed of RI, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, and Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana introduced a resolution marking 50 years since Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Can we keep it going for another 50 years?
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
December 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This day is an international day of observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The theme being put forth by the UN for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.”
This is a special posting of the video of most of the presentations at the Summit on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Newport RI on 11/19/25. We did not have a professional setup for making the video, so please excuse any parts that show that.
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is a special posting of the video of most of the presentations at the Summit on Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Newport RI on 11/19/25. We did not have a professional setup for making the video, so please excuse any parts that show that.
Giving Tuesday - Please give to these worthy organizations.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Giving Tuesday - Please give to these worthy organizations.
pawswithacause.org/donate/
donorbox.org/newport-hous...
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