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American Chemical Society Committee on Chemists with Disabilities. Working to make Chemistry Accessible to All!

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ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) @acscwd.bsky.social · 10d

Mona is unstoppable! Her contributions to our committee are tremendous!

ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) @acscwd.bsky.social · 17d

Kudos to Dr. Supalo!
Readers interested in making their own work more accessible to chemists who are disabled are encouraged to use ACS’ Inclusivity Style Guide. And on Bluesky, set your prefs so you always include alt text w/ your images!

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Inclusivity Style Guide - American Chemical Society

The ACS Inclusivity Style Guide aims to help American Chemical Society staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.

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ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) @acscwd.bsky.social · 19d

Check it out! This year’s Trailblazers issue of C&EN is dedicated to chemists with disabilities, and includes two current CWD committee members (Mona Minkara & Stefan Kilyanek) and one CWD alumnus (Cary Supalo). Learn about all the great science they do!

C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 22d

This week in the C&EN Magazine: Chemists with disabilities rethink how we do science + Higher ed chemistry departments prep for more upheaval. Read more: cen.acs.org/magazine/103... #chemsky 🧪

ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) @acscwd.bsky.social · Aug 18

Many hands make light work! At the @acs.org Chemists With Disabilities (CWD) Braille Periodic Table activity at the #ACSFall2025 Member Lounge, over 100 people have helped glue braille dots for element symbols so far. One is almost done! Aiming to finish both Tuesday, so come join us to help out!

Photo showing ACS Fall 2025 attendees help glue braille dots into one of the wooden Braille Periodic Tables (around 24 by 36 inches) at the Member Lounge.

Photo showing a ACS Fall 2025 attendee touching one of the wooden Braille Periodic Tables (around 24 by 36 inches) at the Member Lounge.

Close-up photo showing a ACS Fall 2025 attendee touching one of the wooden Braille Periodic Tables (around 24 by 36 inches) at the Member Lounge.

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ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) @acscwd.bsky.social · Aug 18

At #ACSFall2025 in Washington, D.C.!? Interested in chemistry, crafts, and accessibility? Come by the Member Lounge and help make our Braille Periodic Tables! The wood tables are ready for you to glue in dots to make them accessible. #accessibility #realtimechem

ACS Fall 2025 attendees participate in the Braille Periodic Table project, hosted by the Chemists With Disabilities committee (CWD). People are gluing beads to two wooden boards in which the periodic table has been cut into the wood, and people glue dots into holes in order to make it accessible for braille readers.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · Mar 7

How do you decide on colors for your #ACSSpring2025 poster? Check out these tips for creating posters that stand out and are accessible.

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American Chemical Society @acs.org · Mar 4

Presenting a poster at #ACSSpring2025? Here are a few tips for creating dynamic posters that stand out and are accessible!

Follow us for tips on font selection, color choice, and presentation in the coming weeks.

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