Casey Doherty

@caseydoherty.bsky.social

she/her Disability policy analyst @americanprogress.bsky.social by day, disability studies PhD student by night. ME/Long Covid/Lyme/MCAS/etc. Cat mom! Need masks in the DMV area? Msg me! Opinions my own. Reposts/likes not endorsements.

Thanks for having me on Facts Over Fear, @nataliebencivenga.bsky.social! We spoke about federal attacks on disability civil rights, particularly with the Dept. of Justice Olmstead memo, and how folks can fight back this Disability Pride Month. Watch/listen here:

Trump is Waging War on the Disabled Community

Facts Over Fear: Whether you identify as disabled or not, this conversation is about more than one community. It's about civil rights, public policy and the kind of society we choose to build.

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Enjoyed presenting to the Philadelphia LGBTQI+ & disability ERGs this afternoon with @hvnorrisphd.bsky.social! We spoke about data from @americanprogress.bsky.social LGBTQI+ Community Survey, amplifying the barriers & discrimination disabled LGBTQI+ people across the country face. Learn more here:

The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024

New LGBTQI+ Community Survey data from the Center for American Progress and NORC show that disabled LGBTQI+ people experience higher rates of discrimination in public services, education, employment, ...

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