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1 Feb, 4 tweets, 2 min read
February 2021 is Black Disabled Empowerment in Higher Ed Month (#BlackDEHEM). After #DEHEM last October, we thought it was time to focus on the intersection of race & disability. We will be taking a break from our general content for the month. (1/2)
We are very excited to share the thoughts & experiences of those that live at the intersection of Black & Disabled.
#BlackDEHEM (2/2)
Bonus: We want to thank all our followers, supporters, & members of our community for helping us create this space - no matter your background. We recognize that we have this space & thus we should take what time we can to talk about the inequities that exist (1/2)
for different types of disabled people because it matters. Black Disabled Lives Matter. We need to make sure there is space for them in the disabled and higher education communities. (2/2)

#BlackDisabledLivesMatter

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Thank you @azdisabilitylaw and @labelleverite

This week want to get to amplify those who are Black and Disabled in all areas of higher education with

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1 Feb
It is our honor to announce that Black Disabled Empowerment in Higher Education Month #BlackDEHEM will be beginning tomorrow

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate you. This week, we start with @azdisabilitylaw center’s free African American Conference on Disability tomorrow 1/ Zoom screenshot of some of ...Opening Session Keynote spe...A Black disabled woman born...
You can learn more about this conference here: mailchi.mp/azdisabilityla…

@azdisabilitylaw has made all 11 sessions have CART & ASL Interpretation Services available.

The 1st session is tomorrow at 10-11am Mountain time.

Use #BlackDEHEMConference to live tweet during sessions 2/
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And for my last tweet before heading off to a physio appointment (as one does): I want to talk about professional development for disabled folks in higher ed.
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