Julián Castro

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

I will fight to fully fund IDEA, invest in accessible technology, ensure schools are ADA-compliant, & end the segregation of students with disabilities. My plan calls for early intervention and targeted assistance to support students who take alternative assessments. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Net neutrality is an important principle that protects consumer rights & access to the internet, especially in communities where there's little competition among internet service providers. I will restore net neutrality protections, including Title II protections. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

I am certain that we are on the cusp of a major turning point in the way we talk about disability issues in our nation. This is the result of the activism, work, and leadership of people with disabilities. Count on me to use my platform as an ally to that cause whenever I can. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

As many as 1 in 4 Americans has some sort of disability. There is political power in numbers alone. My hope is that advocates from the community will continue to push all those running for office, including me, to address the issues that affect them. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

We need to protect and build upon the progress of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I will fully enforce this civil rights law, fully restoring the Obama-era Office of Access to Justice and creating an accessible federal system for people to report violations of the ADA. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Unfortunately we did not succeed that day. I'm running, among other reasons, to right that wrong. People with disabilities should not be trapped in dangerous conditions within sight of American soil. https://t.co/wqJjBcCrzN — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Asylum seekers with disabilities are among the most vulnerable victims of Trump’s Remain in Mexico and Metering policies. I’ve seen this up close. I traveled to Matamoros and accompanied @TXCivilRights in trying to get a woman with disabilities into the U.S. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

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Current limitations on SSI are based on the offensive idea that people with disabilities are undeserving or looking for handouts. I would reform SSI to ensure that beneficiaries can live dignified lives and don't avoid getting married for fear of losing benefits. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

As for Iowa, it's clear the caucus system is not accessible for people with disabilities. I was supportive of the idea of a virtual caucus and am disappointed it will not be happening. A Democratic party that prides itself on inclusiveness and diversity must do better. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

My plan calls for expanding opportunities to vote as much as possible. Every person should have multiple options that work for them, which is why we must expand absentee voting and early voting and make investments in making polling places accessible. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

For the right to vote to be meaningful, one has to be able to use it. From polling places that are not ADA accessible to restrictions on early voting and registration, our democracy systematically excludes people with disabilities. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

That's why we need to address climate and disability issues together. If we do this right, the investments we need to make in community infrastructure and resiliency are opportunities to improve accessibility as well. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Efforts at environmental sustainability cannot come at the expense of people with disabilities. From flood evacuations to heat waves to power outages, we see how people with disabilities are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

It’s a tragic irony: we’ve falsely stigmatized people suffering from mental illness as violent, when they are most likely to be victims of violence. I won't let the gun lobby scapegoat their way out of reform. I will oppose registries/surveillance of people with mental illness. — PolitiTweet.org

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Mothers—especially new mothers—often face a variety of mental health challenges, such as postpartum depression. There’s a stigma and lack of information on how to receive proper care. It’s in my plan because I listened to people who've been there. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks for hosting, @intersectedcrip! I’m excited to talk about our disability policy. It’s the result of a lot of consultation with members of the disability community, who are often left out of policy decisions in Washington. Use #AskJulián to ask questions. #CripTheVote — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @SFdirewolf: Starting in 5 minutes! #AskJulián online town hall with Secretary @JulianCastro & @IntersectedCrip! Share your thoughts a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RebeccaCokley: This is a first for the #disability community! @JulianCastro is doing a twitter town hall tomorrow at 9 AM CST with @Int… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @solarte287: As a disabled womxn that always felt erased on elections, your intentionality in this campaign cycle & passion for public s… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @thelionmachine: I'm trying not to cry reading through a disability-centered policy plan where our needs are included in every aspect of… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Erdogan's invasion of Northeastern Syria has claimed the lives of many of our Kurdish partners, put U.S. forces at risk, and given ISIS a chance to regroup. Clearly, we can't trust @realDonaldTrump to hold Erdogan accountable for any of this. — PolitiTweet.org

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Congratulations, @RepEscobar! It’s great to have a strong Latina leader—and a Texan—join House leadership. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

Tomorrow morning at 9AM CST: Join us for a Twitter Town Hall on our People First Disability Policy moderated by Disability & Intersectionality Summit Founder @IntersectedCrip https://t.co/2R9X3dTgHi — PolitiTweet.org

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People with disabilities can be paid just pennies per hour for the work they do. The minimum wage doesn’t apply to them. It's a legal loophole, and moral failure. My People First Disability Plan guarantees fair wages for all: https://t.co/4BeZ3FCWHy — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @RachelRGonzalez: Thank you, @JulianCastro! This is undoubtedly one of the most extensive disability rights plans I’ve ever read. A f… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

I was 17 when I joined millions in outrage watching Rodney King get assaulted by LAPD. I don’t talk about police violence because it’s easy—I do it because, to this day, police violence and abuse continues to ruin lives daily. We can end it, together. https://t.co/X5mmEaNlHG — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @TUSK81: .@JulianCastro accompanied José Reynaldo Robinson Palacios, a Honduran refugee, to his ICE check-in on Tuesday. This matters b… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @TheRoot: .@JulianCastro hasn't been shy about calling out police violence. Watch the 2020 presidential candidate explain how his poli… — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

The current set-up of benefit programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are fundamentally unjust. People like @mattbc should not be penalized for marrying who they love. I am committed to marriage equality for people with disabilities. — PolitiTweet.org

Julián Castro @JulianCastro

RT @Lollardfish: What I like best about the @JulianCastro plan on disability is how seamlessly it integrates with his broader vision for a… — PolitiTweet.org