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Andrew Pulrang

Andrew Pulrang
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5/14/26 - Employment figures, executions, and fashion

Hello! Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag today. There's not much in common to tie these links together, except of course the aspirations, lives, and beauty of people with disabilities. That's enough I guess. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Employment of

14 May 2026
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4/13/26 - Monthly Essay: "About AI"

Good afternoon ... No links today. Instead it's time for the next Monthly Essay. This month I try to sort through some thoughts on disability and Artificial Intelligence. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation About AI Andrew Pulrang, Disability Thinking Weekday - April 13, 2026 People have a lot

13 May 2026
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5/12/26 - Home care, technology, and business accessibility

Hi there! What's happening with you this week? When you have a few minutes to spare, here are three disability-related articles to check out – a new resource on home care policy in the US, an effort to promote assistive technology, and businesses working together to make accessibility better.

12 May 2026
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5/11/26 - Long Term Care, facility weirdness, and what's actually inspirational

Good afternoon! So, we start a new week. And for me, Spring is truly here and Summer is finally in sight. A few weeks ago, I still had to worry a bit about snow and ice before going out. Now I can go out without even putting on a light

11 May 2026
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5/8/26 - Friday Video Share: "3 Things That Make Independent Living Possible for Me | Transportation, Food, Cleanliness"

3 Things That Make Independent Living Possible for Me | Transportation, Food, Cleanliness Lauren "Lolo" Spencer - April 19, 2026 This is a lively and informative start to what I hope will be a longer series on practical ways people with physical disabilities live our daily lives on our

08 May 2026
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5/7/26 - Banning shock, protecting voting rights, and exploring disability fashion

Good afternoon ... I don't have much to add today. Here are your three disability-related links as the week begins to wind down. Spring 2026 PollSubscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation FDA May Finally Make It Illegal to Shock Autistic Kids as Punishment Julia Métraux, Mother Jones - April

07 May 2026
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5/6/26 - Forced to work, punished for working, and yelled at for parking

Hello! I'm afraid it's another day of articles about the many ways disabled people are pushed, pulled, and browbeaten for trying to live our lives. I promise, tomorrow I'll try to share something a bit more encouraging! Spring 2026 PollSubscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time

06 May 2026
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5/5/26 - Bad ideas and bad representation

Good afternoon! If you are hoping to be cheered up by today's links, this may not be the day for you. The first article makes me angry. The other two just depress me. On the other hand, sometimes negative things clearly described and explained can be uplifting in

05 May 2026
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5/4/26 - April Comments

We got four comments this past month. Two of them are about my monthly essay ideas, The other two are about other shared articles. I always enjoy your feedback on the newsletter, and your thoughts on the latest disability news and thinking. To send a comment at any time, just

04 May 2026
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5/1/26 - Friday Video Share: "If we want real change..."

If we want real change... Rebelwheels NYC (Michele Sommerstein) - April 16, 2026 This video is by an old social media friend from back in the #CripTheVote and peak COVID times ... say, 2016-2024. At first blush, aspects of it may seem out of date. But I think that's

01 May 2026
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Disability Thinking Weekday - April 2026 Recap

Here is a look back at April's Disability Thinking Weekday links. They are sorted into three topic categories — Disability Life & Culture, Politics, Policy & Activism, and Practical Information, plus Videos. Come back Monday for April Comments! Disability Life & Culture * Webinar: Heat Emergencies and You | Las emergencias

01 May 2026
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4/30/26 - More policy changes, and a guide to autism rhetoric at Health and Human Services

Good afternoon! We're almost ready to wrap up April. Tomorrow, paid subscribers will get a recap of all of April's shared links. Everyone will get a Friday video. Monday's newsletter will be a Comments post. And of course, the Spring 2026 Poll is still

30 Apr 2026
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