Bed In:Disabilty Led Protest Outline

DIYabled and 10 Minutes A Day
Bed-In: A Disability-Led Protest Outline

 

May 17 | 3 PM EST | 2 PM CST | 1 PM MST | 12 PM PST | 11 AM AKST | 9 AM HST


Opulent Mobility and DIYabled will co-curate the “Art Breaks”

Mission Statement

Bed-In: A Disability-Led Protest is an accessible virtual event advocating for disability rights, uplifting disabled voices—especially those who are bedbound or housebound—and promoting inclusive activism. This event highlights threats to disabled people and the barriers our community faces in traditional protest spaces and provides alternative methods of advocacy.

Outline
     Welcome & Opening Remarks

  •   Introduction to Bed-In and its purpose.
  •   Acknowledgment of participants, especially those advocating from their beds.
  •   Overview of the event schedule and accessibility features
    Disability Rights & How to Advocate
  • What is Section 504
  • Section 504 & ADA Are Crucial

Dupree will speak what Section 504 is and about it’s the importance.

Fred Trump Parent of Disabled Child and how 504, ADA, Medicaid is important ????

  •   Educational Rights: 15 min

~Ashley Jacobson-Disabled Lawyer will speak about disabled students’ rights and protections under 504 and ADA.
~Lilly Rangel-Diaz-Owner of Center for Education Advocacy
–Amanda Simmons – STEAM Talk about hiring a disabled person to consult when you are making a place accessible (Share pics by Frances)

Art Break 15 min

  • Voting 15 Min
    Kat H of 10 Minutes A Day
  • Grassroots voting advocate for disabled people

Art Break 15 min

  • Project 504: ??

Video where disabled people share their stories about the 504. (if there is time)

And other art or performer 

    Disability & Disaster Preparedness 15 min

  •   Shari Meyers from Disability Disaster Hotline.  discusses the intersection of disability and emergency preparedness.
  •   How disabled people are disproportionately affected by disasters.
  •   Policy changes needed for inclusive emergency response. 

    Art Break 15 min

     Invisible or Non Apparent Disabilities & Advocacy 15 min (Sarah will take the lead)

  •   Discussion on challenges faced by those with non-apparent disabilities.
  •   Barriers to recognition, accommodations, and participation in activism. 

    Alternative & Accessible Protest Methods

  •   Panel Discussion: Different ways disabled individuals can engage in activism.
  •   Squeaky Wheel: The power of digital advocacy.
  •   Skeleton Key Workshop/DIYabled: Creative and independent approaches to activism.
  •   Social media, letter-writing campaigns, and virtual organizing.
    Art Break 15 min
    Gaelyn Lea -Perform a song    Closing Remarks & Call to Action 10 min
  •   Recap of key takeaways. Disabled People are People)
  •   Encouragement to continue advocacy beyond the event.(Tell people to share and educate people about disabled people in their communities how they can. )
  •   Resources for ongoing involvement in disability activism.(Create a resource page that folks can go to)
  1. Bed In Hangout 

   •   Open floor for participants to share experiences, talk and build community.