Nov 4Election Day is over and access was on the ballot all over the country.That's Amanda Miles, our Chief Development Officer, in her Access Is on the Ballot tee after voting in Georgia. We asked her what this election meant to her: "For me, this is about more than winning an election. It's about the millions of disabled people across the South whose lives are directly shaped by decisions made at the ballot box. Our access to healthcare, economic security, independence, and dignity are all on the line during elections. When more people show up and make their voices heard, it creates opportunity to build a democracy that includes all of us." Whatever yesterday looked like where you live, if you showed up, show us. Post a photo of how you did it (sticker, merch, a sign, your face) and tag @newdisabledsouth, or DM it to us, and you're entered to win every Access Is on the Ballot item in our store. Amanda works here, so she's not eligible. You probably are! Entries close Tuesday, November 10 at 11:59 PM Central. One winner, drawn at random, messaged from this account and only this account. We will never ask you for money or card details. Wear disability justice wherever you go. No purchase necessary. You don't have to vote to enter. US 18+. Full rules at the link in our bio. Not sponsored by or associated with Instagram or Meta.Latest
Nov 4Election Day is over and access was on the ballot all over the country.That's Amanda Miles, our Chief Development Officer, in her Access Is on the Ballot tee after voting in Georgia. We asked her what this election meant to her: "For me, this is about more than winning an election. It's about the millions of disabled people across the South whose lives are directly shaped by decisions made at the ballot box. Our access to healthcare, economic security, independence, and dignity are all on the line during elections. When more people show up and make their voices heard, it creates opportunity to build a democracy that includes all of us." Whatever yesterday looked like where you live, if you showed up, show us. Post a photo of how you did it (sticker, merch, a sign, your face) and tag @newdisabledsouth, or DM it to us, and you're entered to win every Access Is on the Ballot item in our store. Amanda works here, so she's not eligible. You probably are! Entries close Tuesday, November 10 at 11:59 PM Central. One winner, drawn at random, messaged from this account and only this account. We will never ask you for money or card details. Wear disability justice wherever you go. No purchase necessary. You don't have to vote to enter. US 18+. Full rules at the link in our bio. Not sponsored by or associated with Instagram or Meta.
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Care WebsFind out how to build a network to provide mutual aid and support, access to resources, and collective care with a Care Web.
- Dual: The True Cost of Care
Hear the stories of real people in 14 states across the South that represent the thousands of disabled people forced to deal with the intentionally confusing procedures to access both Medicare and Medicaid.
- Black Disability Institute
The Black Disability Institute (BDI) is a think tank housed within New Disabled South’s Research Department, with a mission to launch original research and support existing research and advocacy initiatives that examine the issues affecting Black people.
- Plain Language Policy Dashboard
Legislatures bury power in jargon. We track bills across 14 Southern states and break down their impact on disabled people, in language built for understanding.
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New Disabled South is a tax-exempt nonprofit, exempt since 2022, that runs Dual: The True Cost of Care, Black Disability Institute, Care Webs and the Plain Language Policy Dashboard, and reported $2,159,529 in revenue for 2023.
Midtown, Atlanta, GA
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- Midtown, Atlanta
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- 2022
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