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Deaf/Disabled folks need to show up for #PrisonStrike2018.
At least 60% imprisoned folks are Disabled. They are targeted for no/lowest wages and other discrimination: no access to ed, programs, services, info, mental/healthcare.
#DisabilityIncarcerated
#DisabilitySolidarity
At least 60% imprisoned folks are Disabled. They are targeted for no/lowest wages and other discrimination: no access to ed, programs, services, info, mental/healthcare.
#DisabilityIncarcerated
#DisabilitySolidarity
#PrisonStrike2018 supports #Disabled/#Deaf ppl
Exhibit A: One demand's to end to Prison Litigation Reform Act #PLRA
PLRA's behind Deaf/Disabled imprisoned folks not being able to get support fr attys. If you struggle w English/can't get through complaints, nothing can be done.
Exhibit A: One demand's to end to Prison Litigation Reform Act #PLRA
PLRA's behind Deaf/Disabled imprisoned folks not being able to get support fr attys. If you struggle w English/can't get through complaints, nothing can be done.
Literally every #PrisonStrike2018 demand helps disabled immprisoned folks even more than abled folks. Take a look at the demands for yourself (linked) & commit to daily posts, convos, teaching, etc. w/i your Commmnity.
#DeafInPrison
#DisabilitySolidarity
incarceratedworkers.org/campaigns/pris…
#DeafInPrison
#DisabilitySolidarity
incarceratedworkers.org/campaigns/pris…
The "I can do anything except..." framing in Disability/Deaf communities is ableist.
I know that very few want to admit or discuss this but it needs challenge, intense scrutiny & deep reflection and conversation. Not necessarily here but I hope folks are having these conversations cuz this is harmful.
It runs counter to Disability Rights, Disability Justice and Disability Solidarity precepts and praxis. It allows society to continue to believe that others who are unable to do some things are inherently lacking which contributes to systemic societal marginalization.
#PuertoRico's imprisoned folks have been auctioned off to CoreCivic to be sent to AZ.
This despite opposition fr attys/orgs; concerns re healthcare at the AZ prison to which they'll be sent & CoreCivic's exploitative, dishonest & violent practices, as well as previous uprisings by PR's incarcerated folks who've been sent to mainland "US." periodismoinvestigativo.com/2018/08/depart…
A reminder that the vast majority of people imprisoned in #PuertoRico, just like everywhere else are Disabled, low/no income, indigenous/negatively radicalized.
This is a #DisabilityJustice+#RacialJustice+#EconomicJustice issue.
#DisabilitySolidarity
This is a #DisabilityJustice+#RacialJustice+#EconomicJustice issue.
#DisabilitySolidarity
#PSA
Just bc jails "have larger populations of folks w #mentalillness than psych prisons (AKA "hospitals")" does NOT mean that folks in either receives actual support+love.
Some of you are peddling myths & institutionalization.
Complicate these convos.
#DisabilitySolidarity
Just bc jails "have larger populations of folks w #mentalillness than psych prisons (AKA "hospitals")" does NOT mean that folks in either receives actual support+love.
Some of you are peddling myths & institutionalization.
Complicate these convos.
#DisabilitySolidarity
MYTHS:
Folks w #mentalillness need to be locked away from society in ANY form of prison. Note: folks in psych prisons (aka "hospitals") used to be called prisoners.
Renaming jail "mental health facility" unmakes it a prison.
Jails/institutions don't exacerbate mental illness.
Folks w #mentalillness need to be locked away from society in ANY form of prison. Note: folks in psych prisons (aka "hospitals") used to be called prisoners.
Renaming jail "mental health facility" unmakes it a prison.
Jails/institutions don't exacerbate mental illness.
Please gather your ppl if they're out here claiming that jails are "mental health facilities" OR that folks w/ #mentalillness are better off locked away in other forms of prisons.
We're dying out here trying to explain this to yall.
Transinstitutionalization is not the answer.
We're dying out here trying to explain this to yall.
Transinstitutionalization is not the answer.
