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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 2d

"If you removed our autism you would remove us. Everything you love &hate about us would be gone. We'd fundamentally be completely different ppl. So if you love an autistic person, their autism is part of what you love about them." By @autiebiographical.bsky.social:

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Autie-biographical Comics

You can't love someone but hate their autism. It's a part of who we are. Yes, you can dislike parts of our autism, like I'm sure there are parts of other people you don't like. However, the parts of.....

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 2d

IRB approved! Let’s go!

Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 3d

Successfully defended my proposal now waiting for IRB approval to start my research.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 6d

A beautiful day for a visit to the Air and Space Museum with the fam. Heart full.❤️

Wendy with her two kids Xavier and Jasmine smiling at the camera. It is a bright sunny day outside.

Wendy, Xavier and Jasmine smiling in front of a picture of the earth.

A selfie of the trio with a picture of earth in the background.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 12d

🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶

🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈

#FollowTheRainbow

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Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · 18d

Based on a 300-character reply I posted this weekend, here is a list of tips for teaching R programming to a low vision student, from someone with low vision and a degree in computational and data sciences. #Accessibility

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Tips For Teaching R Programming To A Low Vision Student

I have low vision and a degree in computational and data sciences, here are my tips for introducing R programming to a low vision student.

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 18d

Today, the President held a press conference with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other members of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) leadership. During the press conference, speakers shared harmful, false information about autism, acetaminophen, and vaccines. An HHS that does not provide accurate information to the President and make safe, science-informed decisions puts us all at grave risk. ASAN will release a full statement about this in the coming days. Today and always: autistic people belong.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 23d

The horror!

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 24d

So I will be keeping an eye on this development and testing to make sure that this acquisition doesn’t negatively affect users who want to continue to share their stories with the world. 🤞🏽

Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 24d

Accessibility is one of @bookcreator.com greatest strengths. Notice I said strength because accessibility isn’t a feature. It should be baked into everything we design and create.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 24d

I hope those flaws were addressed and corrected because @bookcreator.com cannot go backwards when it comes to accessibility. It should continue to be a tool that can be used and enjoyed by everyone( and I mean everyone!)

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · 24d

So now @bookcreator.com is part of Kami. I am approaching this announcement with some excitement and trepidation because when I tested Kami several years ago, it had a lot of accessibility flaws for navigation. hubs.la/Q03JzKZq0

Book Creator + Kami: A New Chapter Begins - Book Creator app

Kami and Book Creator join forces to empower expression, engagement, and evidence in every classroom.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Sep 10

Shamelessly manifesting this doctorate one oversized hoodie at a time. Proposal hearing next stop. 🚂#EdD2026

Wendy with purple hair wearing glasses and a black Frostburg State University “Doctor of Education” hoodie sits at a table with a laptop, resting their head on one hand and looking at the camera with a thoughtful expression.

Wendy with purple hair wearing glasses and a black Frostburg State University “Doctor of Education” hoodie looks upward thoughtfully, resting their chin on one finger while seated indoors near a railing.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Sep 9

This is why history should be taught. The civil rights movement in the US wasn’t not ancient history. “Joseph McNeil, Member of 'Greensboro Four' Who Protested Segregation at Lunch Counters, Dies at 83” Rest in power, King.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Sep 7

“These are called temporary disabilities or situational barriers. They may last a few minutes or hours, but for millions of people with permanent disabilities, these barriers don’t just “go away.”-Diana Khalipina(quote and image)

Infographic titled ‘12 everyday temporary disabilities.’ Subtitle: ‘If you checked even one box → you’ve experienced accessibility barriers.’ It lists 12 scenarios with icons: 1) Couldn’t read your screen in bright sunlight. 2) Couldn’t follow a video in a noisy place. 3) One hand busy (carrying something), so can’t type. 4) Lost internet connection—page wouldn’t load. 5) Text too small or too light to read. 6) Keyboard not working—stuck on login form. 7) Too tired to process a wall of text. 8) Buttons/links too close together on mobile. 9) Tried zooming in but the layout broke. 10) Confusing navigation—couldn’t find the info. 11) Slow site, couldn’t wait—gave up. 12) Images with no description/explanation.’

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Excited to share that we were featured in the USM Accessibility in Action – September 2025 Issue, in the “Campus in Focus” section! The newsletter from the Kirwan Center for Academic Innovation highlights our commitment to centering student voices:

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USM Accessibility in Action - September 2025 Issue

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 30

Maryland residents we have an Amber alert! Be on the lookout. If you think you see the car,
Call 911!

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AMBER Alert issued for Maryland 1-year-old Day-Rene Garris Collins, police say

A AMBER Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Day-Rene Garris Collins, the Maryland State Police Department said.

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 26

🥹OMG! Just talked to my chair and my dissertation draft proposal is about ready for my committee review!! It’s happening ya’ll! #DoctorateJourney

I am a bucket of emotions right now( in the best way).

Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Smart cat!

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 22

So proud to be part of this amazing team! #CoppinProud

Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Love how her companion cat is all chillax wondering why she is fussing. It is almost like the cat is saying “ You know she is going to feed you, relax”🤣

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 21

My doctoral program started summer 2023. On target for May 2026 graduation. But yeah, I fussed with June Wendy too when I started…..😂

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 21

She is literally saying “ How dare you, Mommy?!”

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 Maryland Students! Ready to lead in Assistive Tech? Apply to be an AT Champion for the 2025–26 cohort!
- $2,000 stipend
-6-month program (Oct–Mar)
- Hands-on AT + cross-state collab
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Exciting opportunity for Maryland Students. | Wendolyn(Wendy) Velez-Torres

Exciting opportunity for Maryland Students. The Maryland Department of Disabilities Assistive Technology Program is looking for AT Champions for the 2025-2026 Cohort! DETAILS: -Six month program runni...

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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Aug 20

Sheesh, this batch I got from the pet store this week must be the whole Cricket Philharmonic’s world tour. Our breaded dragon bout to eat Mozart. 🦗

Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Jul 8

Not sure why we use crickets as a metaphor for silence. The ones in my bearded dragon’s cage were so loud last night I’m convinced they smuggled in megaphones and held a TED Talk.

a cartoon character is laying on a violin with the words `` quiet '' written on the bottom .

Alt: A cartoon character( Jimmy Cricket) is laying on a violin and is yelling “Quiet”

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