One Hashtag.

Millions of Voices.

Add your lived experience to a growing nationwide quilt of disability stories by tagging every post, reel, or blog with #YesAccess

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1 in 4

Americans live with disability

13.7%

have mobility-related disabilities

10.8%

with cognitive or intellectual disabilities

5.9%

have hearing-related impairments

>19%

are neurodivergent

Why Yes! Access.

70 million strong. One voice. One movement. If we each share our story with #YesAccess, we will be impossible to ignore.

Together, we can change how disability is seen, understood, and valued. Together, we can protect our rights, expand our access, and secure our future.

We are all Americans. We believe in the United States of America’s ability to become a “more perfect union.” By telling our elected officials what we want and need to be active participants in our communities, we are holding onto the beliefs of our forefathers.

We’re not waiting for doors to open—together we’re building new ones.

Add your story, tag #YesAccess, and let the world see what real access looks like.

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This is about truth. It’s about dignity. It’s about making sure every disabled person in America is seen, heard, and counted.

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It’s a shared banner for every nonprofit, every self-advocate, every caregiver, service provider, support agency, and ally. It’s a place where all our voices can come together–and be seen.

We’re not starting something new. We’re bringing it all together.

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We are building the public record.

Our team is capturing stories from across the nation-turning real voices into powerful videos to educate communities, shift narratives, and spark change.

Let’s come together as one disability community.

#YesAccess – One hashtag. One community. Countless voices.

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Yes! Access Hosts Activation Summit to Ignite a Unified Disability Rights Movement. Disability justice leaders unite in movement to build a brighter future for all.

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We’re proud to *officially* launch Yes! Access – a national disability-led movement changing the narrative about disability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yes! Access?

#YesAccess is a single, unifying hashtag where disabled people and allies share real-life stories of access, inclusion, and the barriers that still exist. Each post becomes part of a living public record that businesses, educators, and communities can learn from.

Who can use the hashtag?

Anyone—people with disabilities, family members, friends, service providers, employers, educators, and advocates. If you care about access, your voice belongs in the conversation.

Is this a political campaign?

No. Yes! Access is non-partisan and non-lobbying. Our focus is cultural change through storytelling and community collaboration, not legislation or elections.

How do I share my story?

  1. Choose a prompt from the Story Starter Kit.
  2. Record a short video, write a post, or share a photo with a caption.
  3. Add #YesAccess to your post on any public platform (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Threads, Facebook).

I’m camera-shy. Can I still participate?

Absolutely. Text-only posts, audio clips, blog articles, or anonymous submissions are welcome. Use the format that feels safest and most authentic to you.

What impact does one story really make?

Culture shifts when stories accumulate. When thousands of people spotlight the same hashtag, trends emerge that journalists, product designers, HR teams, and policymakers can’t ignore. Your single post helps build that critical mass.

Who runs Yes! Access?

We’re a volunteer-powered, nonprofit initiative co-stewarded by Tara Cunningham and Meg O’Connell, with guidance from a diverse group of disabled leaders across the USA.

How are these policies affecting real people?

People are already losing access to healthcare, education, and independence. This isn’t abstract. It’s real.

Who are we petitioning?

We’re calling on U.S. Attorney Generals, Representatives, and Senators—the ones who can stop these attacks or the ones trying to push them through. Either way, they need to hear from us.

Is this political?

The ADA was signed into law 35 years ago by Republican President George H.W. Bush, with bipartisan support. Disability rights aren’t about politics—they’re about people. Protecting these rights isn’t a partisan issue, it’s a human one. Every single person knows someone with a disability, whether it’s our senior citizens or our neighbors with Down syndrome. We all want everyone to live a long, happy life in their community.

Why don’t you talk about neurodivergence and only disability?

Our founders are members of both the neurodivergent and disability communities. Under the ADA, we are all considered “disabled,” and we stand for the protection of everyone’s rights. Whether you identify as neurodivergent, have a physical disability, or any other condition, this campaign is about saving our collective rights. If you’re protected under the ADA, we’re here to protect your rights—no matter your diagnosis or disability.

How do you protect my privacy?

We only pull content that you post publicly with #YesAccess. If you delete or make a post private, it disappears from our site automatically. For anonymous submissions, we remove all identifying details before publication.

Millions of voices. One hashtag. #YesAccess

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