8/14/25 - Late summer break

Andrew Pulrang

14 Aug 2025 — 2 min read

"I'M ON VACATION" printed in black sharpie ink on a yellow rectangular Post-It note in front of an out of focus laptop

I'm taking an impromptu late summer vacation, today through Tuesday, August 19. So the next regular Disability Thinking Weekday newsletter will be on Wednesday, August 20.

How are you resting and treating yourself this summer?

See you next Wednesday!

Urgent: We Must Act to Save the Protection and Advocacy Network with the National Disability Rights Network

Tell Congress: Protect Disability Services & Fund Our Future! with The Arc

National Action for Wheelchair Repair Reform with the United Spinal Association

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