When it comes to social media, the disability community is often overlooked. However, these advocates use their voices to promote inclusion and awareness, inspiring thousands of followers to speak up about disability issues.
At AbleLight, we appreciate the thought-provoking and important subjects and content each of these influencers bring to Twitter. Check out some of the featured influencers below and give them a follow!
Denise Brodey
@dbrodey
Denise is a journalist covering the disability space. You can find her work at Forbes, Thrive, USA Today, Glamour Magazine and Disability:IN to name a few. As a person with a learning disability, she is a voice of the people and for the people.
ThNks @BethesdaLC I’ve seen a lot of improvements in the last year on@linkedin —it’s all about attitude. Willingness to do things slightly differently #rebelmentors https://t.co/Fz36NRvpEI
— dbrodey (@dbrodey) October 30, 2019
Global Disability Inclusion
@GlobalDisabilit
This company builds comprehensive disability inclusion programs for global organizations, focusing on the workforce, workplace and marketplace.
Andrew Pulrang
@AndrewPulrang
Founder of Disability Thinking, Andrew is a consistent contributor to Forbes, and is also the co-founder of the hashtag, #CripTheVote. He has a strong voice in disability issues and bringing different angles to light that many people don’t touch on.
My latest for @Forbes:
— Andrew Pulrang (@AndrewPulrang) November 12, 2019
"For People With Disabilities, Asking For Help Carries Hidden Costs."#disability #ableismhttps://t.co/O34wrmWkTB
Microsoft Accessibility
@MSFTEnable
This account is strictly dedicated to updating the Twitter universe with the news and insights from the Microsoft Accessibility sector. Anything from their newly designed game controller that anyone can use, accessibility training courses to bios on their executive team that have disabilities.
"The @Xbox Adaptive Controller opened up gaming to people with disabilities all around the world. With the addition of @LogitechG’s Adaptive Gaming Kit, we’re excited to see that impact continue to grow." –@jennylayfluffy https://t.co/OONXTaLCnN https://t.co/d7uMETKK2T
— MSFT Accessibility (@MSFTEnable) November 20, 2019
The Arc of the United States
@TheArcUS
The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serving them and their families.
Across the country, The Arc’s advocates fight every day for inclusion. What does inclusion mean to them? We asked at our National Convention last month, and they answered!
— The Arc of the United States (@TheArcUS) November 6, 2019
What about you? RT and tell us: what do you advocate for? #WeActWednesday pic.twitter.com/6YCI7uxftB
Disability Horizons
@DHorizons
Disability Horizons is an online lifestyle magazine and education platform. Everything they do supports an inclusive world for all.
Find out how Ticketmaster is making life easier for disabled music fans.https://t.co/pXd577Q9Yw
— Disability Horizons (@DHorizons) November 9, 2019
Would you like to see other online companies follow suit?
Disability:IN
@DisabilityIN
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Their vision is to collaborate with purpose to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities, to inspire accessible innovation for all, and to foster cultures of inclusion.
Yesterday we joined @TedKennedyJR, @maria_m_town, @ChadJerdee, @Voya, @kcdiversity, @NYSComptroller and @TreasurerWooden in a forward-thinking discussion on disability as the next frontier of corporate social responsibility and investing. Learn more here: https://t.co/7OwAYOdz1D
— Disability:IN (@DisabilityIN) November 6, 2019
Jonathan Hassell
@jonhassell
Jonathan is one of the top digital usability & accessibility thought leaders in the world. CEO and founder of Hassell Inclusion, he leads Hassell Inclusion’s team of accessibility experts providing strategic accessibility transformation services to organizations worldwide.
Together we've put #inclusivedesign at the top of the charts! Thnx everyone for yr support for our book launch yesterday. We're #1 in our categories on amazon in the US and UK. Great day for #a11y. Still time today to get the book at cheaper price: https://t.co/YG9Y6ftOOg pic.twitter.com/myJSXz3Ruo
— Jonathan Hassell (@jonhassell) November 14, 2019
Getting Hired
@gettinghired
Getting Hired is a recruitment solution dedicated to helping inclusive employers hire professional individuals, graduates and veterans with disabilities.
How the image of #Disability impacts the corporate bottom line https://t.co/P9gRV5zmxz by @jonathankaufman
— Getting Hired (@gettinghired) November 19, 2019
Rebecca Cokley
@RebeccaCokley
Rebecca Cokley is a lifelong disability rights activist, thought leader, and Director of the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress.
A great new update to the #DisabledAndHere collection. Love these pics. #RepresentationMatters https://t.co/g26Cvb8ffd
— Rebecca Cokley (@RebeccaCokley) November 17, 2019
These are our top ten Twitter influencers with so many more that are making such a difference each day. Who are some of your top people or companies that you follow? Reach out to us on Twitter at @AbleLightUSA!
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