#RollWithADAPT

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The brodie @the_art_dealer did his fucking thing on this neck piece. I wanted something spiritual . . . Something that represents activism, breaking the systemic and internalized chains that have kept me trapped and oppressed. Something that represents freedom. Something that represents me and tells my story. And this is what was born. Forever grateful. #DisabilityRights #ADAPTandRESIST #FreeOurPeople #InkMyWholeBody #Art #Tattoo #TheArtDealer #Spiritual #RollWithADAPT #Handcuffs #NeckTattoo #BeHereNow #Peace #ThePowerOfNow #MyStory #Freedom #Love #NeckPiece #Healing

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Why do you #RollWithADAPT?

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for where I’m at I #RollWithADAPT because my brothers and sisters are trapped

I #RollWithADAPT to be in my own home I #RollWithADAPT because I am not alone

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for civil rights I #RollWithADAPT because oppression ain’t right

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for my freedom I #RollWithADAPT because it’s what I believe in

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for independence I #RollWithADAPT because of my attendants

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for the movement I #RollWithADAPT because I refuse to be losing

I #RollWithADAPT to stay alive I #RollWithADAPT because I have mad pride

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for access to the community I #RollWithADAPT because I believe in unity

I #RollWithADAPT to fight for equality I #RollWithADAPT because it’s who I am, honestly

I #RollWithADAPT to fight real long I #RollWithADAPT because I. Am. Strong.

I #RollWithADAPT to fight the evil I #RollWithADAPT because I want to #FreeOurPeople

Image Description:

The original ADAPT symbol (an individual sitting in a wheelchair with their arms breaking free from chains above their head) is placed inside a multicolored glass sphere. There is text located off-center towards the bottom, right of the sphere that reads: #RollWithADAPT

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Director of Advocacy at the Center for Disability Rights, Stephanie Woodward, speaking truth about violence against women with disabilities. I'm so grateful for this. Can y'all relate? Even if you can't relate, educate yourselves. Then hit that reblog button to educate your people.

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Neither of these symbols are an exact representation of who I am . . . Neither of the symbols have a ponytail or an electric wheelchair. Does it offend me? Absolutely not. I'm part of a community full of very unique people, there's no way ONE symbol could capture the diversity of our people. I think people need to stop worrying about a symbol, and worry more about the real issues . . . The oppression and discrimination of people with disabilities, subminimum wages, ableism, institutionalization of people with disabilities, segregation . . . The list goes on. These are just some of the REAL issues we need to be talking about. #DisabilityRights #ADA25 #GenerationADA #RollWithADAPT #GimpsBeLike #GimpSquad #GimpNation #YouthOwn #ROC

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I bought a book today at the Museum of Disability History and I feel so incredibly compelled to read it. It’s called The Lives They Left Behind … It’s about the lives of the people that were forced to live the rest of their lives trapped in an institution. I’m so proud of the freedom and independence I’ve gained, but I mourn for the lives currently institutionalized and the ones that are going to die trapped in these places. They deserved a chance at freedom too.

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Sometimes I pretend to be a photographer, but I'm really just a creeper taking pictures. At the @NationalADAPT Rally in Salt Lake City, Utah. Stacy addressing the crowd. #RollWithADAPT #FreeOurPeople #DisabilityRights #ADA25 #GenerationADA

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In Salt Lake City, Utah at the @NationalADAPT Rally on Sunday, September 27th, 2015. #RollWithADAPT #FreeOurPeople Photo by Tim Wheat