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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Aug 2

I think the black racer we saw a few weeks ago had a baby! 🐍 It decided to go for a little swim. #herpes #snake

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Jul 5

Gopher #tortoise 🐢 (we think) in our backyard. So adorable. Keystone species. This little buddy made our day.

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Jun 19

Take a moment to think about the importance of #Juneteenth and its meaning. How will you honor the day? Consider making a conscious effort to support Black owned businesses.

nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an often overlooked event in our nation’s history. On June 19, 1865, Union troops freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after Presi...

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Jun 18

Check out our new publication! @Emily Clements did an outstanding job leading this meta-analysis on empathy after brain injury. I'm excited and honored to have had the opportunity to collaborate on this important work.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#TBI #ABI #Empathy

Empathy in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Neuropsychology Review

Empathy is the ability to recognise, share and understand others’ emotional states. Increasing evidence suggests that empathy may be impacted by acquired brain injury (ABI), with consequences for soci...

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Jun 17

Don’t like what is going on in our Country? Get active:

nokings.org/next

indivisible.org/indivisible-...

www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...

goodtroubleliveson.org

Watch the #NoKings debrief after June 14th protest below.

www.youtube.com/live/ECEbs-z...

What's Next — No Kings

nokings.org

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Jun 15

#nokingsinamerica It was a decent turnout in Tampa. My pics don't do it justice. Kudos to the organizers and event leaders for doing an amazing job.

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 25

Excited to give this presentation for #BIAPA describing findings from our studies funded by #NIDILRR and #CDMRP #TBIPHRP

#PH #TBI #military #servicemembers #veterans
Register here:
www.biapa.org/clinical_forum

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 20

Look at this 🐍. My partner caught him taking a dip in our pool. He quickly slithered out when he realized he was spotted. Nothing to see here. Even if there was something to see, it wasn't me!!! Lol!

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 14

Excited to present results from our #CDMRP #TBIPHRP trial @ #NeuroRehabilitation 2025 on 5/16: "Improving Psychological Health After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury with Building Emotional Self-Awareness Teletherapy #TBI #military #VA NeuroRehabilitation url:https://neurorehab.hmscme.com/schedule

Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 12

#moralmoment ##savedemocracy

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 12

#moralmoment #savedemocracy

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · May 2

#BRAININJURY #TBI

“ACTION ALERT”

WHAT IS AT STAKE, WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES, & WHAT CAN YOU DO?

#Chronicillness #disability

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 27

So scary and disappointing to read.
"At least 10 Florida public universities have struck agreements with the federal government authorizing campus police to question and detain undocumented immigrants.:

www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...

At Least 10 Florida Universities Have Signed ICE Agreements

Amid a state crackdown on undocumented migrants, at least 10 public universities are giving campus police immigration enforcement powers. More are considering doing so.

www.insidehighered.com

Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 27

So scary and disappointing to read.
"At least 10 Florida public universities have struck agreements with the federal government authorizing campus police to question and detain undocumented immigrants.:

lnkd.in/gKbP9Xc2

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

lnkd.in

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 27

Must read about the #leakedHHSbudgetproposal & the devastating consequences it will have on you and your loved ones. Help save the future of children, scientific advancement; hope, and humanity by stopping this. Spread the word. The stakes are too high not to. open.substack.com/pub/philadel...

The Leaked HHS Budget and Why It Should Scare You

By Amanda Rabinowitz, Ph.D.

open.substack.com

Reposted by Dawn Neumann (she/her)

🌲🌀🐾Colorado Citizen♻️🐾🌲🌲 @coloradocitizen.bsky.social · Apr 26

Just a reminder that the ACLU is embattled right now and if you donate today it will be DOUBLED!!! PLEASE go to @aclu.org and donate anything you can.

Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · Apr 26

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MaddowBlog @maddowblog.msnbc.com · Apr 26

BREAKING: The ACLU says the Trump administration has deported three U.S. citizen children.

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 26

Thanks to everyone who bought/donated to the #MoralMoment campaign I created to raise funds for #ACLU & Cory Booker.
We donated $250 to @booker.senate.gov and $250 to @aclu.org !!
For anyone who did not have the chance to buy a shirt, and wants to, you can still get one!

Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 19

5 days left to get your #moralmoment tshirt. So far, friends have helped raise $230 for ACLU and Cory Booker!
www.bonfire.com/resist-61/?u...

Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 20

Happy ribbit Easter! 🐸🐰

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Dawn Neumann (she/her) @dawnneumann.bsky.social · Apr 20

URGENT! Pls sign & share. Trump’s proposed 2026 budget will end the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living & Rehabilitation Research ( #NIDILRR) program that helps people with #TBI and #Disability. Help the Brain Injury Association of America ( #BIAA) stop it
biausa.org/urge-your-ho...