Show threadValerie RoneyFeb 2

☝️Hopefully that clarifies the poll. This is just an opening feel for interest. Lots to figure out, possibly something entirely novel to fit our unique circumstances.

I just know for myself I am fed up.

If gov't leaders continue to support a system that make it hard for me to exist, then I am gonna exist somewhere it will be emotionally and politically uncomfortable to do so. ✊🥄

#spoonieSitIn #disabilityJustice #Ontario #ODSP #ONpoli #spoonies #socialJustice #mutualAid

Show threadValerie RoneyFeb 2

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Lastly, because I know many people won't be able to do either of the above, there will still be value in making noise from the couch [Online support]. Highlighting the protest, advocating, educating, coordinating, sharing info and resources.

I think it would be especially valuable to have this connection between our physical #spoonieSitIn space and our vast online culture.
#couchWarriors
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Show threadValerie RoneyFeb 2
☝️And because it will be so difficult for participants to manage illness while away from home, we'll need LOTS of [Logistics support] to make sure we have everything we need to keep us functioning and safe. Probably need more of this help that people sitting and staying for the #spoonieSitIn
#allyship #community #ONpoli
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Show threadValerie RoneyFeb 2
☝️Now that I have a bit more brain to expound, it's worth saying this won't be a typical protest, because we have limitations and safety issues we need to account for.
So the [Sit in] answer is more: would you consider participating in a #spoonieSitIn if you were safe and adequately supported?
#spoonies #longCovid #meCFS #chronicIllness
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Valerie RoneyJan 31
Floating an exploratory balloon:
Who in #Ontario is interested in doing a spoonie sit-in protest this year?
Lots of logistics to sort out, we'd need lots of helpers - like rides, pillow nest portage, masking, snacks... But let's start w a quick poll.
(and feel free to brainstorm, discuss in the comments) Brand new idea here.
#spoonieSitIn #ONpoli #disabilityJustice #ODSP #spoonies #longCovid #meCFS #chronicPain #chronicIllness
🔄Boosts appreciated for reach.
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Sit in
5.6%
Logistics support
22.2%
Online support
22.2%
Not in ON but want to do one in my area
50%
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