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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Release Date

My memoir, From Shack to White House: A Memoir of Four Lives, will be released on December 7, 2025.

I put my whole self into these pages, the pain, the lessons, the humor, the faith, and the fight.

Pre-orders open soon.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
November 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Reminder: Apply for NCIL’s New Open Position by October 29!

Read more: bit.ly/42I92rF
Now Hiring: NCIL Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator - National Council on Independent Living
Location: Washington, DC or DMV Metro Area (preferred) Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salary: $65,000 Closing / removal date:...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"I’ve been blessed to walk alongside some of the most brilliant, passionate, and creative people. Their words deserve to be amplified.This blog is called, Echoes of Change!

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September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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A Message from Theo Braddy: There Will Come a Time! The Pendulum Swings!

Change is always coming.

There will come a time when we’ll look back on this moment — these unprecedented, chaotic, confusing times.

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Audio : bit.ly/3HjGzk2
May 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The Revolution is Now: Meet the Young Leaders Headlining NCIL’s 2025 IL Conference!

The Independent Living Movement has always been about shaking the system — and this year, we’re turning up the volume.

Go here for more details: ncil.org/2025-confere...
Speakers - National Council on Independent Living
Keri Gray (Opening Plenary) Keri Gray is a dynamic entrepreneur, facilitator, cancer survivor, and a passionate advocate for racial and disability justice. As the CEO of Ignite by Keri Gray,...
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April 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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NCIL is pleased to announce sponsorship, advertising, and exhibiting opportunities for our 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living. The conference will take place July 21-24 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

Visit our website for more details: bit.ly/4hYkt3I
February 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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TIME: A Lawsuit Threatens the Disability Protections I’ve Known My Whole Life, By Rebekah Taussig

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A Lawsuit Threatens the Disability Protections I've Known My Whole Life
Attorneys general from 17 states have argued Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act should be declared unconstitutional
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February 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Action Alert: Act Now to Protect Medicaid

The federal budget proposal is currently calling for devastating cuts to Medicaid - the lifeline that keeps disabled people in our homes and communities.

Take action: bit.ly/4hIXI4b. Sample email and phone scripts are provided.

Read more: bit.ly/3D3a7Rg
February 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.

We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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All autistic people need to be included in our advocacy. Our equity plan explains the steps ASAN will take to center anti-racism and intersectionality in everything we do.
ASAN’s Equity and Strategic Plans - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Since the beginning of 2020, ASAN has been engaged in a formal process to examine our internal structures and practices, and develop a plan to embed equity and racial justice in our work and…
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February 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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I talked to the only Department of Education Office for Civil Rights investigator in Alabama, who was terminated in DOGE cuts, for @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I was the Education Department's only civil rights monitor in Alabama—until DOGE
Desegregation was too woke for Elon.
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February 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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A Message from Theo Braddy: The Narrative Remains

Some might have you believe that history can be rewritten — that by telling it differently, the outcome becomes something newly created.

It’s hard to believe that I even need to write about this, but here it is.

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February 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Action Alert: Help Save Section 504

In 2024, 17 states filed suit to get rid of 504.

If you live in one of the states that is bringing the case, contact your state AG using our Advocacy & Action Center.

If not, you can ask your state AG to submit an amicus brief.

Read more: bit.ly/4aXB59k
February 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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"As evidenced in Arkansas, rather than promoting work, work requirements did not increase employment, led to adverse health consequences, and caused thousands to lose coverage."
Top 10 Reasons Why Work Requirements Should Not Be Added to Medicaid
Work requirements in Medicaid risk creating unnecessary administrative burdens and increasing costs for states without achieving their intended goals. Evidence shows that these requirements often…
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February 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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February 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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This week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Senator Tammy Duckworth held hearing on flying with disabilities.

Press conference: bit.ly/4fwgvOg
More info: bit.ly/3ZG1cwb

NCIL extends our deepest gratitude to Kelly Buckland and all advocates who brought this Final Rule to completion.
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg And Tammy Duckworth Hold Hearing On Flying With Disabilities
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December 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM
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Action Alert: Urge Your Representative to Bring the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act to the Floor!

The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act seeks to protect individuals with disabilities who require long-term services and supports by strengthening their rights under the ADA.

Read more / Act now: bit.ly/4hOUxs0
November 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM