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Tony Coelho

@HonTonyCoelho

Former House Majority Whip. Lifelong disability rights advocate. Epilepsy patient. @DNC Disability Council Chair and DNC Member. Opinions are my own.

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Words can’t express how much it means to have a President Biden who gets that you can’t fix the economy w/out addressing

For family & we’ll work w/ you to win on Care to better the economic future of families!

Words can’t express how much it means to have a @POTUS who gets that you can’t fix the economy w/out addressing #TheCareEconomy For family #Caregivers #CareWorkers #Aging & #Disabled we’ll work w/ you to win on Care to better the economic future of families! #CareCantWait
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We joined the American Council of the Blind, American Foundation for the Blind and National Federation of the Blind in releasing the statement below about the DOJ's recent action on Title II. This will improve web accessibility and bring us further to our goal of a more inclusive society globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

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Congratulations to Claudia on a well deserved appointment chairing @natcoundis! You will bring the energy and focus needed to continue the agency's great work promoting disability policies that are inclusive and improve our quality of life. @DisabilityInclusion

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Thanks Julie Reiskin for this story. Another reason digital accessibility enforcement important! Despite legal requirements 'disabled people say they regularly encounter hotel websites with misleading and inaccurate information — or no information at all.' washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

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I applaud Joe Biden for embracing his stutter - shows personal strength! Millions in disability community respect his openness about it, showing disability does not prohibit us from pursuing our dreams. Thank you Mr. President! washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/…

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I wholeheartedly applaud Joe Biden for his leadership and courage to openly discuss his stutter. By sharing his experiences, he's raising awareness and understanding -- and mitigating the stigma for others that stutter.

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There is nothing less Presidential than mocking disability. Trump would mock my seizures, just like he mocks stuttering. He feels threatened. Don't forget, in 2016 he mocked a The New York Times reporter with disability. Decency requires we VOTE NO to Trump! washingtonpost.com/elections/2024…

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Kudos to Texas for pioneering the Driving with Disability Program. Improving law enforcement interactions and ensuring a smoother ride for drivers with unique communication needs. Does your state doing this??  gov.texas.gov/organization/d…

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I am excited to see other states looking to follow in Oregon's footsteps to ban measures like ! Until Congress acts to extend Medicare's protections against their use, states must lead. showmestatetimes.com/stories/655705…

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Applaud @DOJ standing up for students with disabilities in Pasco County, FL! The settlement ensures equal opportunities and ends discrimination. Children deserve an opportunity to learn!  justice.gov/opa/pr/justice…

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This is a tremendous victory for people w/ in Oregon. Thank you Disability Rights Oregon for your persistence to ban generalized quality of life measures like to restrict access to care, demonstrating to other states and the nation it can be done!

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Starbucks opened a new store w/ inclusive design elements – a big moment as we try to make retail spaces more accessible & inclusive. We have to go beyond just what is required to put accessibility and inclusion first so all people feel like they belong. stories.starbucks.com/press/2024/bui…

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Thanks Disability Scoop for reporting on House passage of H.R. 485. We hope concerns about the bill’s offset are addressed in Senate to achieve a policy consistent with Medicare across federal programs!
disabilityscoop.com/2024/02/12/con…

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Unemployment challenges persist for people w/disabilities-report highlights alarming disparity in the black community. I urge DOJ Civil Rights Division to address and enforce change. The right leaders in the right place make a difference. @Biden @DOJ must take this on tinyurl.com/4b96v7fv

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