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The Los Angeles Spoonie Collective is composed of disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill LGBTQIA community members within the Los Angeles area (Tongva land). We offer virtual and in-person workshops and panel discussions on the intersections of race, gender, and disability, disability justice, feminist theory, and more.

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We’re a collective of LGBTQIA+ Disabled folks working to elevate the voices of our community, educate the world, and end ableism.

Check out our two Core Team members, @boldly.femme

Check out our two Core Team members, @boldly.femme & @gyngerprynce, talking about strength in vulnerability and other #DisabilityJustice issues on the newest episode of Bri’s podcast, @powernotpity

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NEW EPISODE ALERT! My friend Lilac Vylette Maldonado is a powerhouse in this interview aptly named "My Vulnerability is Buff"! As a Chicanx, trans, Two-Spirit femme, she has always had to shape her identity on her own terms. Her disabilities only add a layer of complexity to the mix, but she is stronger for it. As always, find it at www.powernotpity.com!

[There is an image that says, "People genuinely th

[There is an image that says, "People genuinely think disabled people don't have sex. Just like my joints, this coochie pops, thanks."]

Hey folx!!! Frustrated with the same old nuance-la

Hey folx!!! Frustrated with the same old nuance-lacking, #infantilizing, inspo-porn #disability narratives in #media? Tired of seeing our stories co-opted and told inauthentically and inaccurately by ableds whenever seldom a disability story is told? Unsettled by the stigmatizing and often villainizing depictions of #crip and #mad folks both historically and today in media?
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US TOO!!!
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Catch us on Tues Nov 10 at 12 noon for an uproarious virtual panel discussion entitled, “Disability #Visibility & #Erasure in Media” at @calpolypomona. Tremendous thanks to @cppews for inviting us.
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Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/y6jkh2zm

[There's an image that reads, "PSA: Stop. 👏🏼

[There's an image that reads, "PSA: Stop. 👏🏼 Saying. 👏🏼 Differently abled. 👏🏼 People. 👏🏼 DISABLED IS NOT A SLUR! It is part of my identity and I am proud of it. Disregarding this and changing it to something less uncomfortable for you is ableist and diminishes me."]

[There is a person walking passed a dog that is sa

[There is a person walking passed a dog that is saying, "Don't Tell me you're okay! You're not okay! I can smell the hurt inside you! Don't walk away! Talk to me!" Below is a gate with a sign saying, "Beware of emotional support dog."]

[An image that reads, "Ableds love to believe that

[An image that reads, "Ableds love to believe that chronic illness can only be caused by poor diet and not enough exercise because they want to feel that they'll never become chronically ill."]

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There's text that reads, "I don't post post for likes. I post because I have adhd and if I don't tell someone every thought that comes into my mind I'll die."

There is text that reads, "Non-disabled people don

There is text that reads, "Non-disabled people don't realize that disabled folks don't just 'get' mobility aids, or medication, or surgery, or any support whatsoever. It is a CONSTANT fight to be 'disabled enough' for the support you need from a system that is desperate to find a reason not to help."

One of our beloved collective members needs our su

One of our beloved collective members needs our support, today!
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For the sake of my job, I’ve asked to remain anonymous. I am a Femme, two-spirit, BiPOC currently living in the Midwest. I’ve recently moved into a house and have been recovering from top surgery the last few weeks. In short, on September 17th my partner got very drunk and I no longer wanted him to be at my house because of this. Things escalated and he started yelling at me when I refused to take him (I was having an anxiety attack and I didn’t feel safe being alone in a car with him.) I was terrified of him and was very scared he would hurt me and I didn’t have my phone with me. I had been hiding in my basement and he started banging on the door. When I came out he was in my face yelling at me and my thought was getting him away from me so I could get my phone and call for help. I didn’t really think about it, but I saw my phone on the couch, he had me cornered and I slapped him in the face and went straight for my phone. The details after kind of blur together, but I did end up locking him outside of the house and he yelled out that if I didn’t give him a ride home, he’d call the police. Despite the fact that he had been acting violently and I was rightfully scared of him, I was arrested and charged with domestic assault because I did hit him.
Now, I did find out that my partner has contacted the prosecuting attorney to try to get charges dropped, but they refused. They have agreed to minimum charges (i.e. just a fine). I don’t qualify for a public defender, so I’ve had to find my own attorney who will be close to 2k. I’ve been living paycheck to paycheck since April because of COVID, I had to put my mom out $500 so I could post bail and not spend the weekend in jail, etc. I’m desperately asking for help right now for the absolute worst experience in my life and I really wanna give up on life right now. I don’t have close family here I can rely on and my mental health is really suffering over this and I’m honestly terrified for what could happen. Any support is appreciated. Any support collected will go directly toward legal fees and survival expenses. http://bit.ly/femmergency

[There is text that reads, "The hatred that Americ

[There is text that reads, "The hatred that Americans have for public transit is so bizarre until you realize a lot of it is rooted in hatred of poor and disabled people."]

[A creature in a gay pride flag scarf holds a knif

[A creature in a gay pride flag scarf holds a knife. Text below says, "TRY ME I'M QUEER & TIRED."]

DENTAL DAMN-IT: a Medical/Dental Fundraiser for Li

DENTAL DAMN-IT: a Medical/Dental Fundraiser for Lilac
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My name is Lilac Vylette Maldonado (she/they) and I identify as a low-income, sick, disabled, and neurodivergent, queer, two-spirit, trans, Chicanx femme. I have been organizing in grass roots movements since 2009. I am a co-founder and core team member of the Los Angeles Spoonie Collective, a facilitator for and team member of Fireweed Collective , and a longtime DIY zinester & multimedia artist.
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I have dedicated my life to community organizing and activism, and have given my time, labor, and resources to uplift my communities, but in this moment I am asking community to help uplift me as I struggle to access some basic needs. As a multiply marginalized individual, I find myself in a vulnerable position financially and now emotionally as I trust in the culture of community care I have wholeheartedly fostered, and ask you, my community for help.
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I am asking for assistance in reaching my goal of $3K in order to finance an urgently needed dental procedure for a crown and four bonds (Denti-Cal won't pay for any of it, and my tooth is broken), buy an air purifier (for wildfire smoke and because I live 30 yards from the 405 freeway, near an airport and a large factory), and ramps for my home (so I can access my bedroom and kitchen with my powerchair).
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We all deserve the access to free medical and dental care, clean air to breathe, and physical access to the spaces we dwell in, but our very broken system that promises to provide for and protect us, actively neglects and oppresses us. As someone who navigates a complex set of privileges and points of marginality, I am aware that our lives, and certainly our social media feeds, are saturated with folks in need asking humbly for your already limited resources, yet I hope that you are able to lean into our shared values of Disability Justice & Kyriarchal Feminism, and give as you are able or share this with your networks.
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Operating from a place of abundance, not scarcity, I thank you with a heart full of hope for your kindness in advance.
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http://bit.ly/dentaldamnit

Way Back Wednesday to 2017: @rootsofresistance, @m

Way Back Wednesday to 2017: @rootsofresistance, @mx.ducky_o, and @boldly.femme tabled at our very first zine fest. The heat was unbearable in that DTLA warehouse, but queer zines and a @trapgirl4lyfe performance made it worthwhile. It’s also the day @itsjust_laurent joined our collective. What a splendid memory!

Our #DisabilityJustice101 webinar with @fireweedco

Our #DisabilityJustice101 webinar with @fireweedcollectivehj is up on Vimeo! Link in our bio. If you’d like to bring LASC to your school/business/org, visit us online. https://vimeo.com/456456889
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The enby behind our beautiful website, our multita

The enby behind our beautiful website, our multitalented Core Team member @tashajfierce needs our support!
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hey all.

so remember how i was like “i got a job!” on the last fundraiser? well i did, but i have still only seen $60 from it because i only get paid once a month and i didn’t realize there was a month+ delay from when i started before i would begin getting a check. meanwhile the world is being chaotic as it is, things continue to cost money and needs keep popping up we don’t have the $$$ for.

it sucks. i’m tired. i’m extra tired of working for the last 2 months and STILL having to do these fundraisers.

rn we are facing a $900 bill for my partner’s emergency dental surgery - we need this by 9/10. i also have equipment i need to help my body do this job without breaking down: a chair, desk, compression braces for my hands and wrists, anti-fatigue mat so i can adjust my position cause sometimes i am sitting for ten hours straight to make deadlines, and that’s not cool with my fibro. AND WE REALLY NEED A NEW MATTRESS but that’s neither here nor there. what’s here is threatening our ability to make rent/bills this month if we can’t raise more $$$.

so i’m asking for help again to cover this emergency and with our bills/extra expenses. we need $2532 total. i am really hoping this is the last time but who knows. all i know is that i am so grateful to everyone for your financial support, your shares and likes.

tl;dr: we need $2532 this month for dental care, rent & bills, & food. we need at least $900 of it by 9/10. please donate if you are able, share if you aren’t. thank you.

venmo: @tashafierce
cashapp: $therealtashafierce
paypal: mysticferocious@gmail.com
other ways to support: tashafierce.com/support

#mutualaid #careforblackfamilies #careforblackpeople #emergencycrowdfund #queercrowdfund #disabledcrowdfund #showupforwishes

please help one of our core members and their fami

please help one of our core members and their family continue to survive!

Posted @withregram • @tashajfierce hey all.

so remember how i was like “i got a job!” on the last fundraiser? well i did, but i have still only seen $60 from it because i only get paid once a month and i didn’t realize there was a month+ delay from when i started before i would begin getting a check. meanwhile the world is being chaotic as it is, things continue to cost money and needs keep popping up we don’t have the $$$ for.

it sucks. i’m tired. i’m extra tired of working for the last 2 months and STILL having to do these fundraisers.

rn we are facing a $900 bill for my partner’s emergency dental surgery - we need this by 9/10. i also have equipment i need to help my body do this job without breaking down: a chair, desk, compression braces for my hands and wrists, anti-fatigue mat so i can adjust my position cause sometimes i am sitting for ten hours straight to make deadlines, and that’s not cool with my fibro. AND WE REALLY NEED A NEW MATTRESS but that’s neither here nor there. what’s here is threatening our ability to make rent/bills this month if we can’t raise more $$$.

so i’m asking for help again to cover this emergency and with our bills/extra expenses. we need $2532 total. i am really hoping this is the last time but who knows. all i know is that i am so grateful to everyone for your financial support, your shares and likes.

tl;dr: we need $2532 this month for dental care, rent & bills, & food. we need at least $900 of it by 9/10. please donate if you are able, share if you aren’t. thank you.

venmo: @tashafierce
cashapp: $therealtashafierce
paypal: mysticferocious@gmail.com
other ways to support: tashafierce.com/support

#mutualaid #careforblackfamilies #careforblackpeople #emergencycrowdfund #queercrowdfund #disabledcrowdfund #showupforwishes

Introducción a la Justicia de Discapacidad con L

Introducción a la Justicia de Discapacidad
con Los Angeles Spoonie Collective
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Únete al @la.spoonie.collective para participar en un taller informativo sobre el surgimiento y desarrollo del activismo por la justicia de discapacidad; un movimiento moderno por los derechos civiles.
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Conversaremos sobre diferentes temas y conceptos de capacitismo y cuerdismo (las formas de marginación que sufren las personas discapacitadas) incluyendo: Los Principios de la Justicia de Discapacidad de Patty Berne (co-fundadora de Sins Invalid), La Teoría de la Cuchara de Christine Miserandino, la Teoría de la Mujer Enferma de Johanna Hedva, además de otros.
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Este seminario web contará con interpretación simultánea al español y de ASL.

Si no puedes unirte a este seminario web, puedes igualmente registrarte aquí para tener acceso a la grabación del mismo más tarde.
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Laurent Ash Corralez (elle/él) es une organizadore comunitarie y creadore de zines, trans, latinx y discapacitade física. Corralez ha formado parte de varias organizaciones de base tales como Pomona Food Not Bombs, LA Queer Resistance, Revolutionary Autonomous Communities LA y el Spoonie Collective de Los Ángeles. Ha escrito 5 zines sobre discapacidad interseccional. Actualmente, Corralez ha estado trabajando en un proyecto en Tumblr e Instagram que documenta las experiencias de personas discapacitadas y enfermas crónicas en la escena punk. El proyecto se llama CRIPPUNX y comenzó inicialmente como un zine en 2019.
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TASHA FIERCE (elle) es un ser infinito. También es: une femme loque, gorde, queer, discapacitade y no-binario, une afro feminista, une escritore, une artista, une facilitadore, une activista, une especialista, une anarquista, une bruje, une jardinere, une doula de crisis, une amante de sombras y un rayo de luz intermitente, actualmente viviendo en el territorio ocupado de los tongva conocido como Los Ángeles.
Sus ensayos han sido publicados en White Riot: Punk Rock and the Politics of Racey Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love, and Fashion, así como Bitch, Ebony.com, Bitch Planet y otras publicaciones...

URGENT CALL TO ACTION. #Repost @carecollectivela

URGENT CALL TO ACTION.

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This is Urgent! Please Take Immediate Action to Prevent Budget Cuts for Disability and Senior Citizen Resources! Please help fight: https://p2a.co/zEm9VEP
Disaster capitalism is the government practice of taking advantage of major disasters to adopt policies that the population would be unlikely to accept under normal circumstances—as many are already aware, this has been happening at an unprecedented scale during the covid-19 pandemic.

Presently, legislators in California are pursuing an amendment package which will cut funding towards life-sustaining disability supports, to include: support services for individuals with concurrent developmental disabilities and mental health needs, necessary in-home care, care facility programming, adult day services, supplemental disability income, and the planned expansion of Medi-Cal health insurance. In two days, this shameful revision will be sent to the California Governor.

Legislators are plainly stating that the disabled and the elderly deserve less than the absolute minimum income necessary to survive in their state—devaluing their basic physiological needs while taking advantage of the chaos of present crises to do it. As an understatement, it is an absurd and alarming response to the current financial crisis and will only cause further devastation to those who are already most vulnerable amidst the pandemic.

Immediate action is required to protect these communities. [Image description in comments] In collaboration with @sickinquarters.

Hello Beloveds! We are elated to introduce you to

Hello Beloveds!
We are elated to introduce you to our featured guest for our upcoming #DisabilityJustice 101 webinar with @fireweedcollectivehj this Sunday, September 6th at 4p PST/7p EST. Tickets are selling like HOTCAKES 🥞, so get yours today at bit.ly/fireweedDJ101
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Laurent Ash Corralez @itsjust_laurent (they/he) is a physically disabled #trans #latinx community organizer and zinester. Corralez has been part of various grass-roots organizations such as Pomona Food Not Bombs, LA Queer Resistance, Revolutionary Autonomous Communities LA, and LA Spoonie Collective. They have written 5 zines about #intersectional disability. Currently, Corralez has been working on a Tumblr and Instagram project documenting disabled and chronically ill individuals in the punk scene. The project is called #CRIPPUNX and originally began as a zine in 2019.
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Tasha Fierce @tashajfierce (they/them/the divine feminine) is an infinite being. They are also: a crazy fat queer disabled nonbinary femme, a Black feminist, a writer, an artist, a facilitator, an activist, a scholar, an anarchist, a witch, a gardener, a crisis doula, a lover of shadow, and an intermittent ray of light currently residing in the occupied Tongva territory known as Los Angeles. Their essays have been published in White Riot: Punk Rock and the Politics of Race and Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love, and Fashion, as well as Bitch, EBONY.com, Bitch Planet and other publications. Their fiction appears in the anthology Nothing Without Us by Renaissance Press.
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The Los Angeles Spoonie Collective is composed of #disabled, #neurodivergent, and #chronicallyill #LGBTQIA community members within the Los Angeles area (Tongva land). We offer virtual and in-person workshops and panel discussions on the intersections of #race, #gender, and #disability, disability justice, #feminist theory, and more.

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