Youre about to see a series of 8 tweets. Maybe the most important tweets of my "twitter career". Please tune in. Thank you. -SG
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 Steve Gleason asks for help in ensuring Internet access is available to people with disabilities
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason has been a vocal and motivational advocate for ALS since being diagnosed with the disease in 2011. Now he’s asking for help.
1. Weve made headway telling Medicare how vital technology is for disabled (40000 signatures from u), they still need yur input. Today! -SG
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 2. @CMSgov is willing to allow tablets (like mine) but, wants to "lock" any useful tools - internet, text, etc. so, no useful communication
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 3. @CMSgov is essentially asking you - "is access to the internet essential?" I've heard some looney questions, but thats tops them all!
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 4. The internet allows disabled to consult with doctors, call 911, manage finances, research treatment, and BE PRODUCTIVE in our economy
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 5. without these tools (that every functional American uses!) the disabled are at higher health risk in emergency, & told theyre not useful
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 6. . If u agree, that I and people like me, should have normal access to health resources & are useful in society, then help me out today!
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 7. Take 5 minutes to answer @cmsgov looney question. Tell them access to the web, is a "normal" part of functional life in America. Today!
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 8. If youve ever been inspired or motivated by me, I ask you to help me help others today. Go here TODAY to fix this: http://t.co/hnLMEIDCvF
— steve gleason (@TeamGleason) December 5, 2014 If you want to help you can visit the CMS.gov website and click the “comment” button to let the Centers for Medicare and Medicade Services know that access to the Internet is essential for people with disabilities.
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