Thrive Twitter Talks

Let's get together and chat! We host Twitter chats at least every other month about issues that matter to you - relationships, representation, beauty and fashion, and more! Join us for thoughtful and honest discussion that will, we hope, get you thinking…and talking.

Thrive Advocacy: Girls Get Things Done

Hashtag: #thriveadvocacy

When: Thursday, March 26, 2 p.m. CST/3 p.m. EST (convert to your time zone)

Come chat with us about disability advocacy, self-advocacy and how today's youth can advance disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility.

Join the Discussion with our Guests!

• Emily Ladau(@emily_ladau) is a writer, disability rights activist, and social engagement specialist. She blogs at Words I Wheel By, in addition to having written for The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Disability.gov.

• Ashley Ashbee (@cartooninperson) is a blogger, social media strategist, and supporter of disability and human rights issues. Find her on Beyond Passing Time.

• Lydia Brown (@autistichoya) is president of the Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective and serves as a staff member at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. She wrote for the Washington Post and is also the voice behind Autistic Hoya.

• Savannah Logsdon-Breakstone (@nicocoer) is a multiply disabled Autistic self-advocate. Savannah is on the board of Pennsylvania’s Self Advocates United as 1 and is very involved in disability policy. She is currently the Autistic Self Advocacy Network's Social Media Coordinator. See more of her writing at Cracked Mirror in Shalott.