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Sample Tweets in Support of the Disability Treaty (CRPD)

October 24, 2013

Use this helpful list of sample tweets to help you get started in tweeting for support of the Disability Treaty (CRPD).  Feel free to write your own tweets based on our examples!

Use #CRPD or #ISupportCRPD to mark your messages as part of the campaign, and consider tagging @aucd_meet, @usicd, @dredf, and @un_enable so we can see the traffic and each other's messages.

Sample Direct Tweets to Senators

Hearings have been scheduled to discuss the CRPD. Contact members of the Foreign Realtions Committe to show your support using the following handles and sample tweets:

Senator Robert Menendez, D-NJ; Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee: @senatormenendez
Senator Bob Corker, R-TN; Ranking Member, Foreign Relations Committee: @senbobcorker
Senator Barbara Boxer, D-CA: Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorBoxer
Senator James Risch, R-ID; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorRisch
Senator Benjamin Cardin, D-MD; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorCardin
Senator Marco Rubio, R-FL; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenRubioPress
Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorShaheen
Senator Ron Johnson, R-WI; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenRonJohnson
Senator Christopher Coons, D-DE; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenCoonsOffice
Senator Jeff Flake, R-AZ; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @JeffFlake
Senator Richard Durbin, D-IL; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorDurbin
Senator John McCain, R-AZ; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenJohnMcCain
Senator Tom Udall, D-NM; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenatorTomUdall
Senator John Barrasso, R-WY; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenJohnBarrasso
Senator Rand Paul, R-KY; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenRandPaul
Senator Tim Kaine, D-VA; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @SenKaineOffice
Senator Edward Markey, D-MA; Member of the Foreign Relations Committee: @MarkeyMemo

  • #CRPD = respect for inherent dignity. We look forward to productive hearings! 
  • Will you support #CRPD? Thousands of disability advocates and hundreds of organizations do!
  • #ISupportCRPD. Why doesn't the US Senate? Find out why you should, too http://www.disabilitytreaty.org #CRPD 

Other Supportive Sample Tweets

  • #CRPD = human rights. Ratify now! @usicd @dredf
  • Get informed with an easy read of the #CRPD: http://bit.ly/1aaTdtQ @un_enable
  • People with #disabilities are too often invisible  around the world-ignored by governments and communities. Support the #CRPD! Contact info: http://1.usa.gov/1aKuFXy
  • People with disabilities deserve equal dreams, equal lives. Call your Senator to support the #CRPD. Contact info: http://1.usa.gov/1aKuFXy
  • We believe in zero discrimination against children with disabilities. Join us in supporting the #CRPD.
  • The U.S. Senate will consider the #CRPD for ratification this yr. Let them know you support this treaty. We signed the petition-have you? Support the #CRPD! http://chn.ge/15ApjNX
  • We called our Senators - have you? Tell your Senators #IsupportCRPD! Contact info: http://1.usa.gov/1aKuFXy
  • It is time for the United States to ratify the #CRPD! Call your Senator and tell them about your support.
  • The US has made great strides in removing barriers for people with disabilities. Ratifying the #CRPD would reinforce our global leadership as advocates for people with #disabilities, and also help us continue to improve our own laws and policies to ensure full participation of people with disabilities.
  • I strongly support the #CRPD, and urge you to support ratification of this important treaty. #isupportcrpd
  • Join #AUCD and @USICD in urging Senators to show how #isupportCRPD! Contact info: http://1.usa.gov/1aKuFXy
  • Beautiful poster supporting #CRPD: print your own today and show your support! http://bit.ly/12gUBX9 @USICD
  • #CRPD = accessibility. Ratify now! @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = full and effective participation. Call your Senator to ratify now! @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = full inclusion in society @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = equality of opportunity @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = equality between men and women @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = respect for inherent dignity @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD = non-discrimination @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 16: freedom from exploitation, violence, and abuse. Ratify now! @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 19: living independently and being included in the community @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 21: freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 23: respect for home and the family @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 27: work and employment @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 28: adequate standard of living and social protection @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9
  • #CRPD article 30: participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and support @USICD http://bit.ly/12gUBX9