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A blue background with the words "Disability & Reproductive Rights: Post Roe Realities Wednesday, September 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm" is shown on the top in white font. Below are the names and photos of the speakers: Ameri Klafeta, Dr. Robyn Powell, Michelle Garcia, Keidra Chaney, and Cristina Headley.

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Planned Parenthood Illinois Action; University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)’s Institute on Disability & Human Development, UIC Disability Cultural Center, and UIC Women’s Leadership & Resource Center; Disability Lead; National Network of Abortion Funds; and Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition hosted a webinar on how the fall of Roe v Wade directly impacts the disability community and what we can do to take action.

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A recap of the Disability Power Series: Demystifying Disability with Emily Ladau and Kelly Dawson.

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CESSA and the Power of Collaboration

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Senator Duckworth: Event Highlights

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth joined our Disability Power Series to discuss several topics, including finding her disability power, why she has no desire to run for President, why she prioritizes the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and more!

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