2019 CLASS Community Heroes Awardee - Edgar Snyder & Associates

RT @ADAinfo: This is awesome! @DescribedVideo will provide audio description for the @Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, giving peop… https://t.co/cH5CE8xAJQ

14 hours 15 min ago

Looking to get into caregiving? Kick start your career as a caregiver with CLASS! https://t.co/gESz99nARC

20 hours 46 min ago

@giselefetterman @JohnFetterman The meet-cute of our yinzer dreams ❤️😭

1 day 19 hours ago

RT @PittCaregiving: Happening TOMORROW - free, 30 minute virtual meditation for family #caregivers to celebrate… https://t.co/3dmOayjGtv

2 days 7 hours ago

How it started How it's going https://t.co/TOOzaVPE2k

6 days 13 hours ago

We love this graphic, created by @thoughtsofaphd, because it helps us visualize the impact of our daily choices to… https://t.co/kI5UrvBAzv

6 days 20 hours ago

Protect your vulnerable neighbors and get your flu shot! https://t.co/12csFctX9E

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@RockyMtnADA https://t.co/ev2gTg9glU

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A11: The Wounded Warrior Project (@wwp) provides funding to #veterans who participate in our Community Partners pro… https://t.co/k4rkT300Qy

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A10: Thank you to all the #veterans on this very special #ADANetworkChat who provided personal experiences and insi… https://t.co/kTpxU1W4Bx

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A9: Service animals are working animals, with a few exceptions, they can go pretty much anywhere with their handler… https://t.co/KLlkW58sGZ

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A9: Folks in public spaces are not permitted to ask you about your disability, but they may ask what specific tasks… https://t.co/JT8yxvPFgP

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A8: Yes! A psychiatric disability is a disability and service dogs can be trained to support folks with PTSD.… https://t.co/L1hYeAqUVz

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A8: While many folks with psychiatric disabilities benefit from service animals, it’s important to remember that se… https://t.co/iAfOtJOozo

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@RockyMtnADA https://t.co/1i8sCZEEQK

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A7: Time-off to acquire medical care is considered an ADA accommodation; so, employers should provide it unless it… https://t.co/dKzRmwc9lu

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A6: By hiring #veterans! What kind of employer doesn't want to hire folks with teamwork, leadership, critical-think… https://t.co/GgifJvZzgm

1 week 15 hours ago

A5: Still here, taking notes about how we can support veterans as an employer and service-provider. #ADANetworkChat… https://t.co/4VcZcPHLs7

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A4: We're also here to learn. #ADANetworkChat https://t.co/LjIHHkcg8y https://t.co/SId67IfBod

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A3: Some diagnoses carry stigma; so, you aren't even required to provide a diagnosis. Just a clear explanation of y… https://t.co/F4i4YCQ36q

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A3: The choice to disclose your disability is just that - yours! You can disclose a disability if and when you're c… https://t.co/tmIqyREgQu

1 week 16 hours ago

A2: Yes, absolutely! #ADANetworkChat https://t.co/BdllBGfAOy

1 week 16 hours ago

A1: Yes! It doesn't matter how you got your disability, you're protected by the ADA; so, this includes disabled vet… https://t.co/xCRAr0Xc3r

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@ADANational Hi! CLASS is a non-profit that provides home- and community-based supports for older adults and folks… https://t.co/bcM1fOnfeL

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"Working Toward A Community Where Each Belongs" means building a world that actively includes folks of all abilitie… https://t.co/tEXL8IGpit

1 week 1 day ago

@TwitterA11y @AbilityAnyware Would love to add #AltText to our avi and cover photo too 🥺

1 week 1 day ago

RT @AndrewPulrang: Important reminder. That’s why we type #CripTheVote that particular way. https://t.co/gH3GwzemXG

1 week 1 day ago

This morning was more than an exercise in creative problem-solving! It was also an opportunity to practice our po… https://t.co/QJ8pkKhZ7z

1 week 1 day ago

@LeviFetterman Yes.

1 week 2 days ago

National Diabetes Awareness Month is a great time to learn about how the #ADA protects workers with diabetes! #NDAM https://t.co/rUf4zMSgoP

1 week 2 days ago

"All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something… https://t.co/OVeP7mYTGp

1 week 5 days ago

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Small acts of kindness go a long way and we all have unique roles in Working Toward A Community Where Each Belongs.… https://t.co/ZMF7jxbc1a

1 week 5 days ago

The Fair Labor and Standards Act. https://t.co/7VI6QqQuoa

1 week 5 days ago

Try before you buy and check out the Assistive Technology Lending Library! https://t.co/t0YWr44Nd3

2 weeks 17 hours ago

TLDR; the word "healthy" means something different for every body. Micromanaging the foods that low-income folks (… https://t.co/X75PtrbF6D

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Here are some "healthy" foods that are excluded from diets that are designed for disabilities. Thread 🧵 https://t.co/YrHTaU5w7k

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Many folks with kidney diseases follow a renal diet, which excludes traditionally "healthy" foods like spinach, ban… https://t.co/lKyP1DqAix

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Individuals who take blood thinners (i.e., Coumadin) must avoid kale, spinach, brussel sprouts, collard greens, mus… https://t.co/YF9obnKMhi

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Low-FODMAP diets are recommended to treat the symptoms associated with certain digestive issues; folks who follow a… https://t.co/OLyZGgb6ks

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@LeviFetterman https://t.co/LncuUsyPrK

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@LeviFetterman Who's a good boy?

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@jessicalbenham https://t.co/gk6MFD5p1i

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Thank you, Detroit Disability Power, for your incredible advocacy! https://t.co/uMa3m765bw

2 weeks 5 days ago

RT @SignVote: Day after election update by @thedailymoth. Biden has a lead, but it's still too close to call due to the amount of… https://t.co/i3LelgVpuu

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@Imani_Barbarin Thinking of you ❤️ https://t.co/IROC63FufW

2 weeks 6 days ago

Oof, sorry about the four-layer tweet 😅 https://t.co/1BKDQLvVqV

3 weeks 12 hours ago

Our other fav @PublicSourcePA also covered this! https://t.co/RhtXWcalcr

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RT @NDRNadvocates: For our community, mail-in ballots are often a vital tool that enables electoral participation. People have been se… https://t.co/G7yQZHyo5L

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Waiting for results can be stressful; but, it's easier to be patient if you know what's going on behind the scenes.… https://t.co/NlxfIjwfn6

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RT @drnpa: Today is election day! Our advocates are standing by for your call. [Important Numbers to Protect Your Vote: For… https://t.co/RF4VP7E12W

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RT @drnpa: When disabled folk vote, we do so for our community and ourselves. Thanks to National Disability Rights Network for… https://t.co/tv3TmVab8Q

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Make your voice heard! #VoteReady https://t.co/Z2LGHRFAe1

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RT @NAACP: REMINDER: The NAACP is working with @Lyft to offer free, safe rides to polling stations and registered drop box loc… https://t.co/Roa6CzQLE3

3 weeks 1 day ago

RT @SignVote: Here’s where to get your ASL Election content tonight!! 💥 https://t.co/nRnn78d3OF

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RT @kanter: Save @866OURVOTE hotline numbers in your phone now. 1-866-OUR-VOTE Nationwide hotline for any voting question.… https://t.co/dF4cHLEydl

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RT @healthyridepgh: It's Election Day! #RollToThePolls with Healthy Ride with FREE RIDES all day! Use the voucher code VOTE2020 to rece… https://t.co/V9LJaWYJg2

3 weeks 1 day ago

Know your rights on Election Day. Check the thread for alt-text. 1/3 https://t.co/vY4p4zxRbJ

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- If the polls close while you're still in line, stay in line. You have the right to vote. - If you make a mistake… https://t.co/sUtMy5jJ7d

3 weeks 1 day ago

- If you run into any problems or have questions on Election Day, call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE. 3/3

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Hopefully the next step in #accessible voting will include disabled folks in the development and piloting processes… https://t.co/3bQ6vAqxzv

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @PAStateDept: Secretary Boockvar and Secretary Dr. Levine reminded PA voters who are currently in quarantine due to COVID-19 to c… https://t.co/aNMEetA78s

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @PAStateDept: Secretary Boockvar alerted PA voters who applied for but have not received their mail ballot that they can vote by… https://t.co/i9TfRz1M2G

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @drnpa: We won't lie to you: many people are frightened about the election tomorrow. If you would like assistance throughou… https://t.co/X9LfILqqRp

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @voteearlyday: When you show up to the polls, know your rights. @WhenWeAllVote and @866OURVOTE are here to help. https://t.co/lTiuq0FEJK

3 weeks 2 days ago

If you plan to vote in-person tomorrow, bookmark this tweet for important #ElectionDay information. https://t.co/c0uqtjktVC

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @drnpa: Ballots must be returned by 8PM on Nov. 3. Find your location here: https://t.co/fy1hUTWG2u ["Election Day is to… https://t.co/NUfaVmD2gk

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @AccessLiving: #CripTheVote: Get a discounted ride to polls/ballot drop boxes tomorrow between 4am - 11pm. THIS INCLUDES WAV! WAV… https://t.co/9mPcJDuVp5

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @KDKA: HOW TO: If you are under quarantine due to coronavirus and have not yet cast your vote, there is still a way to do… https://t.co/F2sGXZLwq8

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @AAPD: Tomorrow is Election Day! If you haven't, GO VOTE. Prepare for lines, know your rights, bring an ID if needed, and… https://t.co/R0gWLlMuE2

3 weeks 2 days ago

RT @drnpa: Statement on the death of Walter Wallace, Jr.: Calls on Police to End the Shooting of Mentally Ill Pennsylvanians:… https://t.co/yhBEG0bjZC

3 weeks 2 days ago

Tomorrow is #ElectionDay and voter suppression is a feature of our democracy. Make sure to thank your election off… https://t.co/UAvIjTDIaz

3 weeks 2 days ago

@kenzie_white https://t.co/EADKCNLwUN

3 weeks 2 days ago

"It’s our responsibility, when we’re in the room, to look around and see who’s missing." We couldn't agree more, H… https://t.co/uWWaTNjPLZ

3 weeks 2 days ago

Check out this thread for some cool resources for #voting with a #disability! 🧵 https://t.co/3VedShyhXa

3 weeks 2 days ago

With only 4 days left until #ElectionDay , this is important information to share for anyone who has a medical emer… https://t.co/Nz07XkvunK

3 weeks 5 days ago

To apply for an Emergency Absentee Ballot, checkout this resource and #vote! https://t.co/8ColegqAQS

3 weeks 5 days ago

RT @AndrewPulrang: A moving and meaningful perspective on voting today, from Alice Wong @SFdirewolf ... #CripTheVote #RevUp… https://t.co/SmJDzr0BSR

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RT @drnpa: A spooky and timely reminder: https://t.co/KDPFOecC1d

3 weeks 5 days ago

RT @IODTempleU: The Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities has released a statement following the fatal shooting of Walter… https://t.co/xdFZLVFET5

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@TheHudsonBay https://t.co/1eeMVjaTyE

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@Shan_McCarty05 https://t.co/GgaYhZRFha

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In Pennsylvania, you can take photos inside/outside of your polling place (just don't photograph other people). A… https://t.co/xOfoUcO82V

3 weeks 5 days ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Take a second to double-check your mail ballot before you return it to your county. ✅ Once you're ready, hand-del… https://t.co/wmhebPdwC6

3 weeks 5 days ago

@webflow Mustard Cat

3 weeks 6 days ago

@PADVC @JustHarvest And thank you for getting the word out, @PADVC 🙌

3 weeks 6 days ago

@joshualeclair1 Thank you! It's been purrfect 😺

3 weeks 6 days ago

Today, on #NationalCatDay, we honor those who have been working from home since the beginning of time. May we lear… https://t.co/zZtYl68m60

3 weeks 6 days ago

Time to announce CLASS's Employee of the Month for October: Milly. #NationalCatDay https://t.co/0DokrYRhlO

3 weeks 6 days ago

@pinkerton80 @AC_Controller Came here to say this.

3 weeks 6 days ago

Thanks for putting together these #voting resources, @JustHarvest! https://t.co/Ojghrmnjsj

3 weeks 6 days ago

If you plan to vote in-person on Election Day, check out this resource to learn how to do it as safely as possible!… https://t.co/jojsMikw2C

3 weeks 6 days ago

RT @drnpa: Lyft is offering free and reduced rides to the polls. Use code, "NDRNVOTE," to get to the polls between now and Nov… https://t.co/uYnknvIeik

3 weeks 6 days ago

RT @PAStateDept: 5 days until the election. Know your rights at the polls: https://t.co/JVZ9GkU3MD Deliver your voted mail ballot… https://t.co/V6ng4kDIDk

3 weeks 6 days ago

@NortheastADA https://t.co/n7vGuWclct

4 weeks 15 hours ago

@ADANational https://t.co/HYsIEFOO48

4 weeks 15 hours ago

As our fav @BreneBrown says "there is no innovation and creativity without failure." #ADANetworkChat #NDEAM https://t.co/lv5YpoHPXW

4 weeks 16 hours ago

A silver lining of the public health emergency is that organizations are realizing the benefits of flexible schedul… https://t.co/PNBp8fqeuO

4 weeks 16 hours ago

A lot of mobile technology was already in place and has been streamlined to accommodate #WFH. Wifi has been obstacl… https://t.co/IVRTUoEsOq

4 weeks 16 hours ago

It's okay to set boundaries when disclosing disability-related information to your supervisors and co-workers.… https://t.co/DHSCljzqF8

4 weeks 16 hours ago

CLASS employees request accommodations from their supervisors, who will more than likely route to HR or the appropr… https://t.co/sU6g2Ds25s

4 weeks 16 hours ago

CLASS's offices were designed to be wheelchair accessible and many of our employees use other assistive technology… https://t.co/0AdRp98dZZ

4 weeks 16 hours ago

Any tools or changes that could help someone complete their job, regardless of ability. #ADANetworkChat #NDEAM https://t.co/zFDDJyQd0h

4 weeks 16 hours ago

Under the ADA, employers are prohibited from asking questions that are likely to reveal a disability before making… https://t.co/E2Kdj2KYvI

4 weeks 16 hours ago

RT @ADANational: Alt-text for images, gifs, and videos also go a long way 😄

4 weeks 16 hours ago

"Essential functions" are defined by the employer as tasks that employee must be able to perform - with or without… https://t.co/FVnTEPRYn6

4 weeks 16 hours ago

For some jobs (i.e., peer support partners), disability may be a condition of employment. Individuals living with p… https://t.co/428BgZYf9z

4 weeks 17 hours ago

What benefits don’t they receive? Organizations that are open to supporting employees with disabilities clearly re… https://t.co/nLi29e1zbT

4 weeks 17 hours ago

National Disability Employment Awareness Month! #ADANetworkChat https://t.co/Jcfpuoadte

4 weeks 17 hours ago

@ADANational Hello from Pittsburgh! CLASS supports folks with disabilities in Southwestern PA. #ADANetworkChat https://t.co/7M2RGvJ2yr

4 weeks 17 hours ago

RT @judithheumann: Each month, my friend Nanette Goodman will highlight important statistics about disability in our new series called… https://t.co/KKAQHocqRR

4 weeks 1 day ago

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Resources for our neighbors who are still hurting: https://t.co/nPzjWkOTlI

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Sending extra love to our Jewish neighbors today💙 https://t.co/PlZNGM7Y7W

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RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Pennsylvanians financially hurt by the #COVID19 pandemic have until November 4 to apply for rent and mortgage assis… https://t.co/hUubfz1mfp

4 weeks 1 day ago

RT @PGHCityPaper: Today is the last to apply for a mail-in ballot. How to vote by mail in Pennsylvania and why it matters https://t.co/od1QoDMpXh

4 weeks 1 day ago

RT @drnpa: TODAY is the last day to apply for a mail-in and absentee ballot as well as an accessible ballot marking system. C… https://t.co/lJgPMp3agL

4 weeks 1 day ago

The lobby, however, will be open through Election Day for mail-in/absentee ballot drop-off on weekdays until 8:00 P… https://t.co/le41G2zNuS

1 month 14 hours ago

If you choose vote in-person (early or on Election Day), plan to wait in line. #VoteReady Check the weather. Wea… https://t.co/hAUfZYMrxN

1 month 14 hours ago

The Allegheny County Election Office is located at 542 Forbes Ave, Suite 604, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The office is… https://t.co/3aAGA05j4K

1 month 14 hours ago

RT @PADVC: You can call Disability Rights Pennsylvania @drnpa NOW, to help you with your plan to vote. Contact us and our advo… https://t.co/3qk5erxy9U

1 month 16 hours ago

"Nothing about us without us." https://t.co/COHOWSeMc1

1 month 16 hours ago

RT @drnpa: There are multiple ways to vote in the 2020 General Election. TOMORROW is the last day to secure these ballot optio… https://t.co/4ofOtwKDUD

1 month 16 hours ago

RT @BeingCharisBlog: Reminder that people receiving SSDI & SSI live below the poverty line. Include us in the minimum wage discussion.… https://t.co/AhZ5MYE71L

1 month 3 days ago

RT @DPANvideos: Watch all of the 2020 presidential debates, including last night's debate, in ASL only on https://t.co/uIXfVVNpTa https://t.co/aJXBN4zNMR

1 month 3 days ago

RT @voteearlyday: Hey friends, we know it's late but we had to post before signing off for bed to say happy official #VoteEarlyDay (I… https://t.co/6micqn0rrF

1 month 3 days ago

RT @RebeccaCokley: Four rounds of legislation, and NONE of the plans from the White House or the Senate centered the issue facing peop… https://t.co/VfXmsNiMa0

1 month 3 days ago

Due to the public health crisis, folks who live in long-term care facilities face more barriers to voting in the 20… https://t.co/w3tFKGL0p1

1 month 3 days ago

RT @PADrugAlcohol: TOMORROW is National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay Gather your old/unwanted prescription medication and dispose… https://t.co/srRHsub2cJ

1 month 3 days ago

RT @PAStateDept: Let your voice be heard. October 19 is the last day to register to vote for the general election:… https://t.co/0tWgMojVuv

1 month 3 days ago

RT @NDRNadvocates: A huge thank you to @SFdirewolf for connecting us with @micahbazant. Micah, a trans visual artist, created this pos… https://t.co/gHDAIAYec4

1 month 3 days ago

RT @drnpa: You can call Disability Rights Pennsylvania RIGHT NOW, to help you with your plan to vote. Contact us and our advoc… https://t.co/5otL75iZnV

1 month 3 days ago

And don't forget to check out https://t.co/1NxL8exfxK to learn how to support folks who stutter. #ISAD

1 month 4 days ago

Today is #InternationalStutteringAwarenessDay; so, we wanted to share some informative threads about stuttering—com… https://t.co/CjACN9y3ry

1 month 4 days ago

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It's worth noting that Justice Sotomayor, a woman who lives with #Type1Diabetes, wrote the dissenting opinion. We… https://t.co/sQBtXfY1VD

1 month 4 days ago

We are so excited to participate in another iconic #ADANetworkChat with @ADANational and friends! Join us for next… https://t.co/PUQEOPICeT

1 month 4 days ago

RT @DPANvideos: TONIGHT: We will provide ASL interpretation for the final presidential debate starting at 9pm EST, with captions.… https://t.co/bjYb4Oiy8W

1 month 4 days ago

RT @judithheumann: A great article written by @XianForBeauty83 I have been wearing the same light-up, velcro sandals for over 10 years… https://t.co/7ROaHw1kus

1 month 4 days ago

Certain people will have to risk their lives to vote in the upcoming election. This is voter suppression. https://t.co/wttfV0oH6l

1 month 4 days ago

Today is #PronounsDay! As so many of us work from home, we can be good allies by sharing our pronouns in our bios,… https://t.co/SWrXfl6QY2

1 month 5 days ago

Putting your #pronouns out there normalizes the practice and signals to #LGBT folks that you're someone who will re… https://t.co/uopYHZwptL

1 month 5 days ago

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RT @richelord: Anxious about your role in democracy this year? @nbrambila took questions, gathered answers, and worked with… https://t.co/9VP02v6OqP

1 month 5 days ago

RT @bethanyhallam: Some great news today: The Allegheny County Elections Division will have expanded office hours from now until Elect… https://t.co/1ObbV2GOwZ

1 month 6 days ago

RT @412FoodRescue: This Saturday in the #HillDistrict: groceries for anyone who needs them! 💚 🚗🚶‍♂️🚌 Drive up, walk up, bike up, or t… https://t.co/SytqxV0aPt

1 month 1 week ago

RT @Imani_Barbarin: Minimum wage for many disabled workers: as low as $0.23. https://t.co/KQgKmv7FSp

1 month 1 week ago

RT @drnpa: 🚨TODAY is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Today is the deadline! Make sure you have everything ar… https://t.co/4aHXIFeaX1

1 month 1 week ago

RT @DrRosalynDenise: You probably work with someone with a disability, even if you don't know it. https://t.co/li7jrnEJqS via @HuffPostLife

1 month 1 week ago

For more information about the situation, check out this @TribLIVE article: https://t.co/YYbcfRoyAp

1 month 1 week ago

Some voters in Allegheny County received the wrong mail-in or absentee ballot. To find out if you received the wron… https://t.co/ZSgxlYlfjN

1 month 1 week ago

RT @disABILITYLINK: Be Heard. Make History. Vote. https://t.co/RWLEcKPL4t

1 month 1 week ago

Hey, @TwitterAble! Is there a way to add image descriptions to our avi and cover photo?

1 month 1 week ago

Parking chairs are not a policy solution, but we do love sustainable reuse♻️ https://t.co/iW4uUObwV6

1 month 1 week ago

@TheHudsonBay https://t.co/OL7jTXJoGp

1 month 1 week ago

While long lines of voters may seem inspiring, standing in line for several hours is just not a possibility for man… https://t.co/DWwwrWtqDz

1 month 1 week ago

RT @drnpa: You have until October 19, 2020 to register to vote in Pennsylvania's General Election. You can find information on… https://t.co/AI6kIvU22A

1 month 1 week ago

RT @PAStateDept: How to complete your mail-in ballot: Read the instructions & mark your ballot. Seal the ballot in the white inner s… https://t.co/jYlLYrFd1k

1 month 1 week ago

RT @uscensusbureau: Today is your last chance to respond to the #2020Census. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape your community’s futu… https://t.co/OOYnYsfLwK

1 month 1 week ago

RT @ABlurredMuffle: This is what my white cane looks like. The four red stripes signify that I am #DeafBlind. My white cane is a huge… https://t.co/Z54oYzsp0n

1 month 1 week ago

RT @BeMyEyes: Happy #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay! For many #blind people, the #WhiteCane is not only a #MobilityTool, but a symbol of… https://t.co/zaLB8oLNhJ

1 month 1 week ago

RT @NFB_voice: When you see a blind person, remember that the cane is our tool to safely and independently navigate the world—no n… https://t.co/C7DqEqfCJL

1 month 1 week ago

Great work days include opportunities to listen to panels of #disability activists! https://t.co/C9Y6mdFuPj

1 month 1 week ago

RT @benandjerrys: Indigenous Americans have faced barriers to voting since the founding of this country. This #IndigenousPeoplesDay,… https://t.co/ioxCYAd47h

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @hrw: On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the communities fighting to protect their ancestral land and territories. P… https://t.co/Kf3AgWHeDg

1 month 2 weeks ago

@craig_elias Good to know. https://t.co/pOUjHEw8dU

1 month 2 weeks ago

@craig_elias Psst... which postcard does Jeremy like best?

1 month 2 weeks ago

@craig_elias OMG, tell him we said hi! https://t.co/M4nyGa81jA

1 month 2 weeks ago

@craig_elias Yay!!! https://t.co/qNt49aEkW7

1 month 2 weeks ago

Which postcard is your favorite?

1 month 2 weeks ago

We're sending postcards out to all CLASS participants to remind them about voting deadlines for the 2020 general el… https://t.co/LKBQJDG7Tz

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Hey, PA! It only takes a few minutes to register to vote in the November 3 general election. ☑️ Register or updat… https://t.co/zTUS7yqAct

1 month 2 weeks ago

For more information about domestic violence and resources for survivors, follow the Pennsylvania Coalition Against… https://t.co/QZYJP7H8QZ

1 month 2 weeks ago

Consent is always important and it is a particularly vital step when providing quality services to people with disa… https://t.co/4U5etczlyP

1 month 2 weeks ago

Abuse toward people with disabilities can expand past traditional perceptions of violence to include withholding pe… https://t.co/3VDphK1pIK

1 month 2 weeks ago

CW: Abuse October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth; so, this is a good time to remind everyone that people livin… https://t.co/Ha2abc85Bo

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @SignVote: Confused or unsure about how to vote by mail? Don’t worry, we’ve got the details for you – in ASL! Watch the video… https://t.co/3vImE4xMZd

1 month 2 weeks ago

Will DPAN's Certified Deaf Interpreters win the Vice Presidential debate too? Find out tonight at 9pm EST. #Vote2020 https://t.co/XJiNsFVo8m

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @mariekeyn: Following the announcement of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, a request: If you talk about CRISPR today, *please* s… https://t.co/twVKFAZD7G

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Thank you to all Pennsylvanians who continue to wear masks, social distance, and practice good health habits. You… https://t.co/0nPHRwT1CD

1 month 2 weeks ago

"I want you to see color, I want you to see disability, because these things have provided a lived experience, a pe… https://t.co/D8j2KBOUhK

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @drnpa: This is unacceptable. Every process towards casting a ballot must be accessible. https://t.co/m9wNSuIwQi

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @SignVote: Thanks @DPANvideos for featuring the team behind #SignVote! ❤️ if you love seeing accessible political discussion… https://t.co/VLmCAHzpnE

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: October 27 is the deadline to sign up to vote by mail ballot in the general election. 📬 Sign up to receive your ba… https://t.co/IJWoVtiEG1

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @drnpa: "As is true for most marginalized groups, disabled people rarely have the opportunity to control the narrative abou… https://t.co/NBjndBEg85

1 month 2 weeks ago

RT @PAStateDept: Did you know you can see the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot? 🔎 Track your ballot's progress from when y… https://t.co/4lf6YbueLm

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @ADANational: This year is not only the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but it also marks the 75th year… https://t.co/rJUOtAMWQa

1 month 3 weeks ago

The Certified Deaf Interpreters from @DPANvideos were the real winners of Tuesday night's debate. #Vote2020 https://t.co/a9KAt6PEXi

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @ADANational: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Throughout the month we’ll be sharing resources related… https://t.co/p9pCwJoyUG

1 month 3 weeks ago

@DPANvideos Certified Deaf Interpreters were the real winners of Tuesday's night debate. #Vote2020 https://t.co/a9KAt6PEXi

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @LifesWorkWPA: #LifesWorkWPA is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month! During the month of October, we c… https://t.co/gaddgbj1GK

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @BeingCharisBlog: Reminder to capitalize the first letter of each word when you use hashtags so people who use screen readers can und… https://t.co/U54Qy53hNx

1 month 3 weeks ago

We'll be there! #CripTheVote https://t.co/Fz9WaP3oqW https://t.co/rpjOj7WyHw

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @PADems: Q: "I signed up to Vote By Mail, but now I want to vote on Election Day. May I still vote at my regular polling pla… https://t.co/oNxU6pIJDt

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @SenBobCasey: Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! While I get my next dad joke brewing, I’d like it a latte if you could wear a mask to hel… https://t.co/UVsrj2eNyb

1 month 3 weeks ago

RT @PATreasurer: This is an important program we haven't mentioned in a while. The PA ABLE Savings Program offers Pennsylvanians w… https://t.co/YigzG3okm0

1 month 3 weeks ago

Tonight @ 9:00pm EST! https://t.co/0PrZCItKfj

1 month 3 weeks ago

@TheHeatherRepor @DisVisibility Omg, yes! How could we forget (it’s so easy) 😅

1 month 4 weeks ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: Today is National #GoodNeighborDay. 🏘👋 Good neighbors wear masks during #COVID19 to protect those around them fro… https://t.co/n3gaNlK5mB

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A8: Mail-in voting is new to many Pennsylvanians, so there has been a big push to remind folks in PA… https://t.co/UfygPwbz0z

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A7: It is well-known (but not necessarily accepted) that when we design for #disability, everyone be… https://t.co/ueVgn4HGrQ

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A6: The intersection of #Coronavirus and #Election2020 has highlighted lots of systemic issues. Impr… https://t.co/5G5JrQlcy1

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility This public health emergency has highlighted many features of our democracy that disenfranchise and… https://t.co/PHUYcSeeAl

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility The fact is, communities of color have to choose between two serious risks to their health and safet… https://t.co/0mZOAWfIKt

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility Inaccessible polling places can also be consolidating polling places in communities that rely heavil… https://t.co/IhqvnwmFjL

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility When we think of inaccessible polling places, we often think of buildings that do not have ramps or… https://t.co/dnt3BqzWnS

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A5: Voter suppression towards communities of color is a feature of American democracy, not a fluke.… https://t.co/XaiFi69tcA

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A4: Additionally, in-person voting should be available as a back up to place a provisional vote if b… https://t.co/oZNWzayQwA

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A4: For some individuals who do not have assistive technology or personal assistance at home, in-per… https://t.co/cACF4ZW7fD

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A3: As somebody who is #immunocompromised, CLASS's resident tweeter will be voting via mail-in ballot. #CripTheVote

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A2: CLASS also serves individuals who are medically fragile. Will long lines at (and outside of) the… https://t.co/19LyFGgOoi

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A2: Polling places are sometimes inaccessible and it can be difficult to plan for accessibility, esp… https://t.co/OSxUebUkR0

1 month 4 weeks ago

@DisVisibility A2: We are very concerned about voter suppression, particularly towards people with disabilities. #CripTheVote Thread.

1 month 4 weeks ago

RT @PublicSourcePA: PublicSource used slow motion videography to film scenes from two days of recent demonstrations for racial justice… https://t.co/xDbEvXXotI

2 months 2 days ago

@ADANational In a strange turn of events, the ADA National Network is the Kim Kardashian of 2020. #BreakTheInternet

2 months 3 days ago

@ADANational Thanks for having us! https://t.co/MDIScSYyLX

2 months 3 days ago

@RockyMtnADA @EatnPark Let's start a petition to replace I Voted stickers with I Voted cookies.

2 months 3 days ago

A6: Is this anything like curbside pick-up at @EatnPark? Do we get a smiley cookie for voting? 🙂🍪 #ADANetworkChat… https://t.co/62pE0LDdFz

2 months 3 days ago

A5: Again, we’re going to recommend all Pennsylvanians check out https://t.co/5XIiU1R07y for information about thei… https://t.co/qd3ADw8Gq1

2 months 3 days ago

RT @NDRNadvocates: A3. You have the right to have anyone you want to assist you while you vote, except your employer or union rep. Tha… https://t.co/Tdoi3802oV

2 months 3 days ago

Follow-up: REQUEST YOUR MAIL-IN BALLOT ASAP📢 #ADANetworkChat

2 months 3 days ago

A4: I guess we already answered Q4 with A2 💁🏼‍♀️ https://t.co/xl0OEH3sRr

2 months 3 days ago

A2: In Pennsylvania, https://t.co/5XIiU1R07y is a one-stop shop to register to vote, check your voter registration… https://t.co/qxu34tVOZs

2 months 3 days ago

@ADANational While imperfect, mail-in voting has provided a safe voting option for some high risk Pennsylvanians.

2 months 3 days ago

@ADANational Many Pennsylvanians are considered high risk because they're particularly vulnerable to the effects of… https://t.co/84TmVQkGWp

2 months 3 days ago

@ADANational In classic Pittsburgh fashion, many of our polling places are located in old churches. While these bea… https://t.co/nnCbW3SnNa

2 months 3 days ago

RT @aslconnect: For past centuries, women weren’t allowed to vote. White women were able to in 1920 as a stepping stone but women… https://t.co/fGVKDy4Xqg

2 months 3 days ago

RT @WFDeaf_org: National and international leaders around the world have shown their support for sign language rights by joining ou… https://t.co/3JOZJjA54C

2 months 3 days ago

RT @UN: 72 million people around the 🌏 are deaf. Wednesday's International Day of Sign Languages aims to help promote, pro… https://t.co/nRB3lmIAgp

2 months 3 days ago

@ADANational https://t.co/8uWmTk0G8g

2 months 3 days ago

RT @ADANational: (2/3) The landmark Olmstead decision recognized that “unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilit… https://t.co/Xr9Ldh4qpC

2 months 4 days ago

RT @ADANational: (1/2) Today the ADA National Network remembers the impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Fr… https://t.co/DupxwLTtZg

2 months 4 days ago

We would like to end this week with a big thank you to all of the #DirectSupportProfessionals at CLASS who partner… https://t.co/M2PZylITMb

2 months 1 week ago

At CLASS, we were able to provide our #DirectSupportProfessionals with hero pay since the end of March; but, now DS… https://t.co/Hb6JMTbt1a

2 months 1 week ago

Until last week, #DirectSupportProfessionals were not classified as #EssentialWorkers in Pennsylvania; therefore, m… https://t.co/HQsVLGclqB

2 months 1 week ago

This week, we celebrate our #DirectSupportProfessionals who provide opportunities for people with #disabilities to… https://t.co/RYILgHZWK9

2 months 1 week ago

#DirectSupportProfessionals have been the unsung heroes of this public health emergency by continuing to provide cr… https://t.co/pgC4oUZIYz

2 months 1 week ago

RT @drnpa: 65.9 percent of households have self-responded to the 2020 Census and 27.1 percent of U.S. households have been cou… https://t.co/eiXnEYrcT7

2 months 1 week ago

You can check your voter registration status and request a mail-in or absentee ballot on https://t.co/Nh2tW1alsn!

2 months 1 week ago

"I think voting is an inherently hopeful act." We think so too, @frias_daphne! https://t.co/i9JsgDtaOk

2 months 1 week ago

RT @TeenVogue: In this op-ed, Rep. @AyannaPressley, @DrSubini, and @VilissaThompson explore how Black girls are targeted at school… https://t.co/pWuWGzMLEr

2 months 1 week ago

RT @AndyDRC: Workers With Disabilities Can Earn Just $3.34 An Hour. Agency Says Law Needs Change https://t.co/eKr43jgANW

2 months 1 week ago

RT @PennsylvaniaGov: 🚩 Don’t forget! Fill out the #2020census now: https://t.co/KFnBpnsuYw. https://t.co/PkrYVyEhUU

2 months 1 week ago

RT @PLANPGH: Help us set goals for safe, effective mobility in Oakland through the Oakland Plan neighborhood planning process. G… https://t.co/g1gxLm2xuO

2 months 1 week ago

@JohnFetterman @giselefetterman We support all acts of self-care during these "strange and uncertain" times.

2 months 1 week ago

RT @PAStateDept: Are you #ReadyToVotePA? We created webpages for all 67 counties to get PA voters ready for 2020. Use… https://t.co/eglyhXuAsq

2 months 1 week ago

RT @CenterOnTrauma: We see “I hope you are doing well.” a lot in emails. During the pandemic, it is likely that others may be strugglin… https://t.co/77jjRbCOVy

2 months 2 weeks ago

RT @richelord: "I’ve been deaf since birth, but the current situation is when I’ve been most cognizant of my disability. After yea… https://t.co/FXFIHUlfaZ

2 months 2 weeks ago

Name a more iconic duo. I'll wait. https://t.co/OZvnM7nWal

2 months 3 weeks ago

RT @TheHeatherRepor: Love to see @ThePittNews writing about ableism! https://t.co/9Jcy9O38b6

2 months 3 weeks ago

@clarfhuntarf This is true.

2 months 4 weeks ago

Thanks for such an important and engaging conversation, @drnpa!

2 months 4 weeks ago

Our employee of the month, Milly, is learning from an incredible panel of disability advocates what (humans) need t… https://t.co/RRLuLnll8H

2 months 4 weeks ago

RT @PennsylvaniaATF: We're excited to have you! #FinancialEmpowermentForPWD #MoneyTalks https://t.co/etpdui5Rsb

2 months 4 weeks ago

@ADANational Thanks for facilitating such a great dialogue around #communication during the #ADANetworkChat! We en… https://t.co/B0RKRfIAe6

3 months 1 day ago

Will be there! https://t.co/r9S1i0bVpV

3 months 1 day ago

A15: Mail-in voting (with or without the assistance of an aide) has been a game-changer in PA! #ADANetworkChat https://t.co/MYFKg5OnUC

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational A10: It can be difficult to provide remote services to individuals who live in less-urban areas withou… https://t.co/rBvhpIQU7T

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational CLASS is the Assistive Technology Resource Center for Southwestern PA; so, we have a #TechOWL represen… https://t.co/1ELbT969nD

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational A7: Through the Pennsylvania #TechOWL program, individuals can access Pennsylvania's Free Special Phon… https://t.co/IhgHke7Q73

3 months 1 day ago

@RockyMtnADA @ADANational We can neither confirm nor deny that our Zoom meetings devolve into happy hours. For leg… https://t.co/vWy11Thm29

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational @HDSPittsburgh S/O to @HDSPittsburgh for their donation of 150 clear face masks for #ClearCommunication! #ADANetworkChat

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational A4: We contact @HDSPittsburgh to schedule #ASL interpretation for staff training and special events. #ADANetworkChat

3 months 1 day ago

@ADANational A2: Our agency, like many others, has used video conferencing in lieu of in-person meetings while #WFH. #ADANetworkChat

3 months 1 day ago

CLASS is here! 👋 We support people with disabilities in the greater Pittsburgh area. #ADANetworkChat

3 months 1 day ago

RT @PittCaregiving: TOMORROW from 2 - 3:30 PM ET! Join us for a Town Hall on the pandemic's impact on family caregivers of people with… https://t.co/opNNP7SRng

3 months 1 day ago

RT @SenDuckworth: As we debate this next relief package, the questions that GOP senators must ask themselves are simple: Are we goin… https://t.co/iKzvNY5ePI

3 months 1 day ago

RT @SenDuckworth: Postmaster General DeJoy’s recent tampering with @USPS is just the latest example of how playing politics can have… https://t.co/kan2fvsNWw

3 months 1 day ago

RT @ADANational: Twitter chats are back! Join us Wednesday, August 26th, 10:00 AM PT / 1 PM ET to discuss Effective Communication an… https://t.co/xplPlNrx7G

3 months 1 day ago

RT @PEMAHQ: Don't press your luck. PUSH THE BUTTON! 👆 Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives, so test yours today… https://t.co/3SoYTOjgCd

3 months 1 week ago

Today, 30 years after the #ADA has passed, inaccessible polling places and threats to mail-in voting are still obst… https://t.co/FDXE5RtfqK

3 months 1 week ago

"Literacy tests, poll taxes, voter ID requirements and intimidation and threats and acts of violence were all obsta… https://t.co/KwGlq2S4ZK

3 months 1 week ago

RT @TheHeatherRepor: Hey @PATreasury 👀... we’re ready for you! https://t.co/pZW7lI58Ir

3 months 2 weeks ago

RT @aclupa: Our election protection coordinator, Donnell Drinks, explains that if USPS doesn't solve the mail delivery delays,… https://t.co/Y2tcPoK2z6

3 months 2 weeks ago

Looking forward to 🔥 takes from @PATreasury throughout August, which is #ABLEtoSave Month.

3 months 2 weeks ago

🙌🏻🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 https://t.co/smavMUjazW

3 months 2 weeks ago

The 2020 presidential election is only 95 days away; make sure you're registered to vote! https://t.co/2Ll0vJoHyC

3 months 3 weeks ago

RT @judithheumann: If you haven't read this already... click here: https://t.co/9LugF5e7Fm

3 months 4 weeks ago

As disability rights advocates, we are tasked with speaking up about all types of injustice and demanding accountab… https://t.co/nq0ietwyZ4

4 months 19 hours ago

RT @PublicSourcePA: Pittsburghers still face barriers to mobility & access three decades after the passage of the ADA. With mindful re… https://t.co/JojyWZ6Z1R

4 months 19 hours ago

RT @PublicSourcePA: "Ironically, [the pandemic] presents a situation that most people with disabilities deal with on a daily basis: vul… https://t.co/jr8yqPyIK6

4 months 1 day ago

As disability rights advocates, we are tasked with speaking up about injustice and demanding accountability - when and were we find it.

4 months 2 days ago

Today, as we celebrate #ADA30, we must remember the wisdom of Coretta Scott King: "freedom is never really won; you… https://t.co/3Xew3I9vRX

4 months 2 days ago

The National Council on Disabilities' report "Righting the ADA" ultimately led to passage of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

4 months 2 days ago

We must honor the activists from the @NatCounDis who advocated for legislation to restore the ADA, after it had bee… https://t.co/97OTxznBFg

4 months 2 days ago

We must honor the activists who left their wheelchairs to climb the steps of Capitol Hill and demanded passage of t… https://t.co/Z6zi4Gybij

4 months 2 days ago

We must honor the disability rights activists who organized and attended sit-ins to demand implementation of Sectio… https://t.co/2FmAsr2d9l

4 months 2 days ago

This includes the civil rights activists who laid the groundwork for the disability rights movement. The ADA could… https://t.co/WVi8GDwqWP

4 months 2 days ago

Thirty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law with the purpose of protecting indi… https://t.co/lf7rmd4t1e

4 months 2 days ago

RT @SenBobCasey: 30 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act codified protections against disability-based discrimination.… https://t.co/VpkkhqYYL9

4 months 2 days ago

RT @pgopinions: Paul O’Hanlon: A wake-up call to Pittsburgh https://t.co/rVErKbIkiM

4 months 4 days ago

RT @PATreasurer: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the passage and signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which… https://t.co/1auuUXU1QN

4 months 4 days ago

We are in desperate need of caregivers now more than ever, especially evenings, weekends, and overnight positions.… https://t.co/rEotrqvobx

7 months 3 weeks ago

In response to the Stay At Home Order from Governor Wolf, CLASS is considered an essential, life-sustaining busines… https://t.co/CXeV20YR6n

8 months 1 week ago

Statement regarding COVID-19: Following the CDC’s recommendations and guidelines, CLASS is closing the day program… https://t.co/QvyD3W7MIE

8 months 2 weeks ago

Come visit us today at @RepDanMiller Disability & Mental Health Summit. Thanks for having us! Can’t wait to meet ev… https://t.co/9t5JJHDLMV

8 months 3 weeks ago

Be a part of our team! CLASS is now hiring a Program Specialist. Visit our website to learn more. https://t.co/5pgDIx9eN2

10 months 3 weeks ago

It's not too late to support CLASS on this #GivingTuesday! Join CLASS by donating to support people with disabiliti… https://t.co/fTVATEaf4h

11 months 4 weeks ago

It’s #GivingTuesday! Please consider giving the gift of community to your friends and neighbors. Support CLASS with… https://t.co/7QfInL1aAt

11 months 4 weeks ago

Don't forget to shop on AmazonSmile today and make donations to CLASS. When you shop Cyber Monday deals at:… https://t.co/IvTHO9eVam

11 months 4 weeks ago

2019 CLASS Community Heroes Awardee - Edgar Snyder & Associates