Breathing for Justice: Exploring the intersections of Long COVID and Disability Justice

Join us for Breathing for Justice, a special event co-hosted by Jacqueline E. Luciano, who is a Narrative Architect with Long COVID Justice’s Listening for the Long Haul project as well as a BIPOC Fellow.

Breathing for Justice features Long COVID Justice staff, program participants, and collaborators, along with other amazing presenters. We’ll explore how the intersections of Long COVID and disability justice affect individuals and communities, with a focus on inclusive health research and public history. The day will feature thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, and community-driven conversations.

Webinar details

Hosts and sponsors

Questions?

  • Contact breathing4justice@gmail.com

Commemorating Long COVID Awareness Day with The Sick Times

Join us to commemorate Long COVID Awareness Day at a panel hosted by The Sick Times, the only news site dedicated to Long COVID and related diseases.

Journalists and organizers will look back on the past five years and discuss what’s next in the fight for pandemic justice. As the pandemic continues — but goes ignored by mainstream media, political leaders, and even leftist and advocacy organizations — it’s more important than ever to support and uplift the community members most impacted by this deadly and disabling disease. In this event, we’ll reflect on COVID history and discuss how leading NYC-based organizations are planning for the future.

Event details

Featuring:

  • Readings from contributors who have written essays for The Sick Times

  • A panel discussion with Sick Times editors Betsy Ladyzhets and Heather Hogan, and local Long COVID and COVID organizers including Emi Kane, S4HI director and Jenna Bitar, BIPOC Communicators Fellow with Long COVID Justice

  • Audience Q&A

Access notes:

  • Capacity at The Nonbinarian is limited to 40 in-person attendees; we’ll also be livestreaming on Zoom.

  • All in-person attendees are required to wear high-quality masks (KN95/N95 or better). Masks will be available if needed. Testing beforehand is encouraged. If you don’t feel well, please stay home!

Long COVID Justice presents at Autistic Self-Advocacy Network’s Annual Gala

We’re thrilled to share that our Long COVID Justice project is the recipient of the 2024 Creating Community Together Award from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN). Join us at ASAN’s annual gala for a panel featuring S4HI co-director Emi Kane and other powerful organizers on October 30!

Event info via ASAN:
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“Sowing Safety: Cultivating Protections & Weeding Out Harmful Policies During the Ongoing Pandemic” panel

PANEL INFO
As mask bans have continued popping up and pandemic protections are lifted, many disabled people are disproportionately impacted, facing heightened risks in a society increasingly eager to move on from the pandemic. We know that COVID-19 is still an issue. We’ll be joined by experts discussing how to navigate the continual erosion of pandemic protections, the harm caused by mask bans, and what we can do to support and keep each other safer.

PANELISTS
• Emi Kane
• Eiryn Griest Schwartzman
• Ngozi Alston

TIME & DATE
• Weds Oct 30, 3-4:45 PM ET, zoom
• Full gala schedule (3-8pm), panelist bios, & tickets

ACCESS NOTES
• Panel presentations will be in spoken English with CART.
• Format: Panel presentation followed by Q&A.
• Camera optional. No breakout groups. Chat will be open.
• For access requests, contact: info@autisticadvocacy.org
• This session will be recorded. Recording & resources will be shared with everyone who registered, & posted online on ASAN’s YouTube channel.

ABOUT THE GALA
• A night of panels, celebration, and community.
• After the panels, the award ceremony will take place from 7:30-8:00pm ET.
• This year’s theme is Grow With Us — in recognition of ASAN'S growth and a tribute to the power of our grassroots to fight for the rights of our community.
• Everyone’s welcome.
• ASAN asks that gala attendees donate if they are able to do so, but donations are never required to attend.

ABOUT ASAN
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Nothing About Us, Without Us!