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Digital art of 6 people of different ages, races and disabilities, service dog. Text: How an Accurate Census Count Benefits Disabled People. Join us February 5, 2020 at 3PM. A #DOnetwork Twitter Chat. Logos: Disability Organizing Network, DREDF, California Census, and Disability Visibility, Twitter bird.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

#DisabilityCounts2020: <\/b><\/p>\n

How an Accurate Census Count Benefits Disabled People<\/b><\/p>\n

February 5, 2020<\/b><\/p>\n

3-4 PM Pacific<\/b><\/p>\n

In partnership with the Disability Organizing (DO) Network<\/a>, the Disability Visibility Project will host a Twitter chat on the 2020 Census and what it means for the disability community with co-host <\/span>Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)<\/span><\/a>. While all participants are welcome to join us, we will focus on the Census in California. We look forward to learning about your interest and advocacy with the Census!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About<\/b><\/h4>\n

The <\/span>Disability Organizing (DO) Network <\/b>is a program of The California Foundation for Independent Living Center (<\/span>CFILC<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>. The DO Network is a statewide disability advocacy network of 28 Independent Living Centers and the communities they serve. Most ILCs have a full time staff person devoted to increasing civic participation through community organizing, education and advocacy around issues that affect the Disability Communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website: <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityorganizing.net\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/span>@DOnetworkorg<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)<\/b>, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Website: <\/span>https:\/\/dredf.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/span>@DREDF<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Disability Visibility Project\u00ae<\/b> is an online community dedicated to creating, sharing, and amplifying disability media and culture founded by Alice Wong. Check out the Disability Visibility podcast for episodes about disability issues and culture: <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityvisibilityproject.com\/podcast-2\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Website: <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityvisibilityproject.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/span>@DisVisibility<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Related Links<\/b><\/h4>\n

Disability Counts 2020 <\/span>http:\/\/disabilitycounts2020.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

California Census 2020 <\/span>https:\/\/census.ca.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

US Census <\/span>https:\/\/www.census.gov<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

#DisabilityCounts2020 Fact Sheet <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityorganizing.net\/resources\/docs\/census2020-fact-sheet-ACCESSIBLE.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

National Disability Rights Network<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.ndrn.org\/issues\/census-2020\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Webinar: Disability and Inclusion and the 2020 Census (Captioned video) <\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_tMynCBQJbc&feature=youtu.be<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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How to Participate<\/b><\/h4>\n

Follow <\/span>@DOnetworkorg<\/span><\/a> @DREDF<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>@DisVisibility<\/span><\/a> for the latest information about the chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the time of the chat, click on the \u2018Latest\u2019 tab for the hashtag #DOnetwork. This will show you the questions and everyone\u2019s responses in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you might be overwhelmed by the amount of tweets and only want to see the chat\u2019s questions so you can respond to them, check @DisVisibility\u2019s account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to participate in the chat is to use this app that allows you to pause the chat if the Tweets are coming at you too fast: <\/span>http:\/\/www.tchat.io\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a link for people who are new to Twitter on starting an account and how to use it:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/new-user-faq<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s an article about how to participate in a Twitter chat: <\/span>https:\/\/www.socialmediatoday.com\/news\/how-to-participate-in-a-twitter-chat\/546805\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Check out this captioned ASL explanation of how to participate in a chat by <\/span>@behearddc<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HEARDDC\/videos\/1181213075257528\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Introductory Tweets and Questions for the Chat<\/b><\/h4>\n

Welcome to the #DOnetwork chat on the #2020Census and the disability community. This chat is co-hosted by <\/span>@DOnetworkorg<\/span><\/a> @DREDF<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>@DisVisibility<\/span><\/a>. For more: <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityorganizing.net\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Full disclosure: @DisVisibility is a paid consultant for this chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note: If you respond to a question such as Q1, your tweet should follow this format: \u201cA1 [your message] #DOnetwork\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If you wish, include the tags #2020Census #DisabilityCounts2020 or others to reach more folks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to participate in the <\/span>#DOnetwork<\/span> chat is to use this app that allows you to pause the chat if the Tweets are coming at you too fast: <\/span>http:\/\/www.tchat.io\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And feel free to take breaks or join us anytime after the hour!<\/span><\/p>\n

Q1 Welcome! Please introduce yourself and share your interest in today\u2019s chat about the #2020Census. #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2 What is your understanding of the purpose of the #2020Census and why it\u2019s important? #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3 <\/span>What are some myths and misconceptions that may prevent people from participating in the #2020Census? #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

The Census happens once a decade with the #2020Census taking place nationwide starting in April until the summer. For more: <\/span>http:\/\/disabilitycounts2020.org\/<\/span><\/a> #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4 <\/span>This <\/span>is<\/span> the first Census to offer participation in person, online or by phone, in addition to a paper form. <\/span>Which way of taking the Census is most accessible for you?<\/span> #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that data from the Census determines where to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year?\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.census.gov\/about\/what.html<\/span><\/a> #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

An accurate #2020Census count means enough funding for neighborhood improvements, public health, transportation, education, and more. #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5 Why is it important to have an accurate count for #2020Census? What will it mean for people with disabilities in California & nationwide? #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

FYI: According to @disabilityrtsor, nearly 1 in 5 people with disabilities live in areas that are considered \u2018hard to count.\u2019 <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/DisabilityRtsOR\/status\/1214949902712619009<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For more: <\/span>https:\/\/www.ndrn.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/States-Ranked-by-Percent-of-People-with-Disabilities.pdf<\/span><\/a> #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q6 What does \u2018hard to count\u2019 mean for disabled folks? What makes it difficult to count people in the disability community? <\/span>#DOnetwork<\/span> #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q7 What are some of the major barriers disabled people face with #2020Census and where can people go for some resources & support? <\/span>#DOnetwork<\/span> #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

Q8 What are some ways disability advocates should connect & collaborate with other groups? #DOnetwork #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n

This concludes our #DOnetwork chat on the #2020Census! Many thanks to our co-hosts @Donetworkorg & <\/span>@DREDF<\/span><\/a>. We will have other chats coming up in 2020. For more about the Census & other events: <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DOnetwork.org\/<\/span><\/a> #DisabilityCounts2020\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A compilation of Tweets from this #2020Census chat will be up shortly, check the #DONetwork hashtag. Don\u2019t forget to sign up to <\/span>@DOnetworkorg<\/span><\/a> for the latest: <\/span>https:\/\/disabilityorganizing.net\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for joining us today! #DisabilityCounts2020<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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