Emily DiMatteo @emily_dimatteo
currently: @AC_IVLP | prev: @amprog @FulbrightAssoc | she/her/hers | opinions my own Washington, DC Joined October 2021-
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Great NYT article about our fabulous new colleague @KatAMacfarlane , the next Director of our Disability Law and Policy Program, as I step down after nearly two decades. nytimes.com/2023/07/19/bus…
Today Mexico abolishes guardianship and makes a huge step to ensure the right of everyone 18 years old or over to full legal capacity and supported decision-making.
Looking back at the 3 years since #COVID19 & all the countless evidence on the high risks of institutions, I cannot help but wonder why we haven't made more progress on ensuring community living for people with #disabilities? hrw.org/feature/2023/0…
"Humiliating," "anxiety provoking," "dehumanizing" Hear first-hand how disabled people experience the extremely onerous administrative burdens in programs designed to protect them.
#SSI was intended to ensure no disabled person or seniors live in poverty – but the program has largely remained unchanged for nearly 40 years. The asset limits are only $2,000 and haven’t been updated since before I was born. We must #DemolishDisabledPoverty and #UpdateSSI
In the Senate, I’ll fight for the millions of Americans who (like me) aren’t perfectly healthy. All Dr. Oz has ever done is exploit them.
BREAKING: Governor Newsom just signed a bill that reforms the harmful conservatorship system and recognizes supported decision making as an effective alternative. This bill will allow people with disabilities in California to get the support we need on our own terms.
Behind every statistic is a human being. These are disabled parents. Disabled siblings. Disabled grandparents. All lost to a (preventable) pandemic that continues to impact our communities, our loved ones, and our world.
Behind every statistic is a human being. These are disabled parents. Disabled siblings. Disabled grandparents. All lost to a (preventable) pandemic that continues to impact our communities, our loved ones, and our world.
How we treat #disabled asylum seekers says a lot about our country. Crossing the Border: How Disability Civil Rights Protections Can Include Disabled #Asylum-Seekers buff.ly/3q1nSG6 by @trinhqtruong @emily_dimatteo @SeeMiaRoll via @amprog @CAPDisability @CAPimmigration
So grateful to Emma for sharing her story with us. Check it out — I promise it will stick with you like it has with me. #NotJustBritney
So grateful to Emma for sharing her story with us. Check it out — I promise it will stick with you like it has with me. #NotJustBritney
.@emily_dimatteo and presented at the @womensmarch #WomensConvention2022 to talk abt the similarities of #ReproductiveJustice and #DisabilityJustice. The movement can't end at #FreeBritney. It's #NotJustBritney. Let's commit to radical change. #CripTheVote
RSVP for @amprog #ADA32 event, which will be virtually held at 2:30pm EST today! We will be discuss the impacts of the ADA on disabled noncitizens seeking asylum. rsvp.americanprogress.org/page/42676/eve…
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12K Followers 4K Following unapologically Black-Queer-NB-Feminist-#Disabled-Mama of 8-#Abortion Storyteller-#ProAbortion-ED @fundMSabortions they/she #ReproductiveJusticeBalkan Disinformation Summit 2024.
Have a nice trip great friend, thank you for being in Balkan Disinformation Summit. We are all happy to meet with you. Specially my family. @JasonSteinhauer
Tomorrow at noon, I’m going to be on r/Politics. I’m the head of budget policy at @amprog. I used to work in the Biden White House. Before that, I worked on the Senate Budget Committee under both Senators Bernie Sanders & Patty Murray. Ask me anything about the federal budget!
Very concerned to hear about the arrest of Dr. Haytham Ahmed, who provided valuable insight for an upcoming @hrw report on children w. disabilities in Gaza. Just yesterday, we were speaking about the situation in Nasser hospital.
Breaking | Israeli forces have reportedly abducted Doctor Haytham Ahmed from inside Nasser Hospital.
Thankful to receive the Outstanding Advocate Award at @DisabledSouth’s gala!! #newdisabledsouthgala
Very excited about this. If you're in Atlanta, I'll be in your city this week! :)
We're thrilled to honor @VilissaThompson of South Carolina for her years of advocacy! Her work has made an incredible impact on the disabled community both in the South and across the nation.
Thank you so much for an interactive and informative meeting! @_epciv #IVLP
This week, we hosted Palestinian visitors, who work in the energy and water sectors, to tour our facilities. They learned more about modernizing and restructuring water distribution and to expand professional networks with the U.S. & El Paso. @StateIVLP @AC_IVLP @_epciv
Tomorrow we say goodbye to our #IVLP "Preventing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Supporting Gender-Based Violence Victims" visitors from France. Curious about their program ? Take a look!⤵️
This was one of the hardest research I've done at @hrw. Iman and her sister have a hearing #Disability and it was SO important to them to be heard. Please watch this video and share widely. We are also working on making this video more accessible!
Israel's intense bombardment of Gaza and blockade is having a devastating impact on people with disabilities, many of whom are unable to flee, access assistive devices, or get medication. hrw.org/news/2023/11/0…
Hi all, this is Ady’s wife, Rachael. I’m devastated to share the news that Ady has died from complications of ALS. You probably knew Ady as a healthcare activist. But more importantly he was a wonderful dad and my life partner for 18 years. [1/4]
I want to share some happy personal news. Last week, I was honored to marry my best friend with our families and loves ones. It was truly a perfect day. ❤️ Just 8 years ago, us getting married would have been illegal in many states, and we feel so grateful to celebrate our love.
The lady is in FULL panic mode
Thank you so much for sharing, Frans! Thrilled to see the lasting impact of your #IVLP experience.
I recently had the honour to meet and engage with the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Namibia, Randy Berry. We had a fruitful discussion, where I had the chance to share some of my insights from my experience with the International Visitor Leadership…
Thank you to the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Reno and to our Nevada program partner, Northern Nevada International Center (@NNICReno), for facilitating this opportunity for this #IVLP group from Tajikistan 🇹🇯 ! @AC_IVLP @USEmbDushanbe
A heartfelt shoutout and thanks to the Domestic Violence Resource Center for hosting our Tajikistan @StateIVLP delegation. Together, we ignited conversations on combating gender-based violence in the U.S. and abroad. #StandWithNNIC #IVLP
Recently, we welcomed 5 legal and policy experts from ASEAN member states to the U.S. for an #IVLP exchange focused on maritime policy and security for the South China Sea. See more from their IVLP adventure in this video! @AC_IVLP @WPLive @WorldBoston @WTCInstitute @aristioo
Have you ever wanted to see an #IVLP program start to finish? Here's your chance!
Recently, we welcomed 5 legal and policy experts from ASEAN member states to the U.S. for an #IVLP exchange focused on maritime policy and security for the South China Sea. See more from their IVLP adventure in this video! @AC_IVLP @WPLive @WorldBoston @WTCInstitute @aristioo
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also people over 60 qualify for the new RSV vaccine! aka schedule your parents okay this has been public health mornings with Tory bye!