Kym Meyer
@knezmom.bsky.social
FirstGen HS Grad to PhD. Disabled & HOH. Professionally: DeafEd, Disability Studies, Disability History, #EdAudAdvocacy. Teaching focused: anti-ableism, language equity, #RethinkingAuralRehab for future speech-language pathologists & audiologists
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They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
June 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
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Several weeks ago, four of five STEM programs that make up the NIH-funded Deaf Scientists Pipeline in Rochester, NY were cut (the fifth is expected to be cut too). A PhD student made the below infographic to visualize what these cuts mean as a catastrophic generational loss for #Deaf science
April 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Several weeks ago, four of five STEM programs that make up the NIH-funded Deaf Scientists Pipeline in Rochester, NY were cut (the fifth is expected to be cut too). A PhD student made the below infographic to visualize what these cuts mean as a catastrophic generational loss for #Deaf science
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March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
From 1942 to 1945, the Code Talkers were key to every major operation of the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater.
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March 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
March 17, 2025
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“If she wants to know something specific, but doesn’t want people to notice her asking questions, she should simply make incorrect statements while in the company of experts. Her companions will correct her, especially if they're men.”
- Advice for female agents in WW2, provided during SOE training
- Advice for female agents in WW2, provided during SOE training
March 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
“If she wants to know something specific, but doesn’t want people to notice her asking questions, she should simply make incorrect statements while in the company of experts. Her companions will correct her, especially if they're men.”
- Advice for female agents in WW2, provided during SOE training
- Advice for female agents in WW2, provided during SOE training
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🏢 Return to Work Update
On March 17, all employees outside of a bargaining unit but within 50 miles of an HHS facility will return to office
It's going to to be a shitshow. At CDC, employees have been told to go to other campuses if there's no parking. Even if their labs are location-specific...
On March 17, all employees outside of a bargaining unit but within 50 miles of an HHS facility will return to office
It's going to to be a shitshow. At CDC, employees have been told to go to other campuses if there's no parking. Even if their labs are location-specific...
March 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🏢 Return to Work Update
On March 17, all employees outside of a bargaining unit but within 50 miles of an HHS facility will return to office
It's going to to be a shitshow. At CDC, employees have been told to go to other campuses if there's no parking. Even if their labs are location-specific...
On March 17, all employees outside of a bargaining unit but within 50 miles of an HHS facility will return to office
It's going to to be a shitshow. At CDC, employees have been told to go to other campuses if there's no parking. Even if their labs are location-specific...
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled activists discarded their mobility aids at the foot of the Capitol steps to climb them in support of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Ac. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 8, told reporters "I'll take all night if I have to!"
March 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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This is not normal.
March 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is not normal.
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Has anyone seen good resources about alternatives to Amazon? Obviously shopping small and local is the go-to, but I'd like to compile something useful for disabled/rural folks that may rely more on online shopping...
March 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Has anyone seen good resources about alternatives to Amazon? Obviously shopping small and local is the go-to, but I'd like to compile something useful for disabled/rural folks that may rely more on online shopping...
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Can confirm. Former USAID here, and I’ve been approached twice in the last 30 days.
Your new allies: www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/p...
US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics
Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have b...
www.cnn.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Can confirm. Former USAID here, and I’ve been approached twice in the last 30 days.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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One of the Nazis’ first book burnings was at the Institute of Sexology. It didn’t start with the Jews or the unionists or Catholics. It was queer people, then people with disabilities and mental illness.
Considering these 🏳️⚧️ attacks and RFK Jr’s obsession with mental illness…
It’s a carbon copy.
Considering these 🏳️⚧️ attacks and RFK Jr’s obsession with mental illness…
It’s a carbon copy.
It was a pioneering trans library — until the Nazis burned it
In Weimar Germany, a gay Jewish doctor revolutionized trans medical care.
forward.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
One of the Nazis’ first book burnings was at the Institute of Sexology. It didn’t start with the Jews or the unionists or Catholics. It was queer people, then people with disabilities and mental illness.
Considering these 🏳️⚧️ attacks and RFK Jr’s obsession with mental illness…
It’s a carbon copy.
Considering these 🏳️⚧️ attacks and RFK Jr’s obsession with mental illness…
It’s a carbon copy.
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Today we celebrate #disability rights activists Bob Kafka & Stella Young!
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode-55/
Transcript available!
#OsteogenesisImperfecta #quadriplegia #ADAPT #Australia #wheelchair #protest #transportation #Texas #History #activism #InspirationPorn #EduSky #ADA #comedy
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode-55/
Transcript available!
#OsteogenesisImperfecta #quadriplegia #ADAPT #Australia #wheelchair #protest #transportation #Texas #History #activism #InspirationPorn #EduSky #ADA #comedy
February 25, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Today we celebrate #disability rights activists Bob Kafka & Stella Young!
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode-55/
Transcript available!
#OsteogenesisImperfecta #quadriplegia #ADAPT #Australia #wheelchair #protest #transportation #Texas #History #activism #InspirationPorn #EduSky #ADA #comedy
disabilitydaily.podbean.com/e/episode-55/
Transcript available!
#OsteogenesisImperfecta #quadriplegia #ADAPT #Australia #wheelchair #protest #transportation #Texas #History #activism #InspirationPorn #EduSky #ADA #comedy
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BRING YOUR HELL, HOMAN
February 23, 2025 at 8:54 AM
BRING YOUR HELL, HOMAN
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Q: How evil do you have to be to cut a Dolly book program?
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library
The country singer started the “Imagination Library” nearly 30 years ago to encourage early literacy.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Q: How evil do you have to be to cut a Dolly book program?
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
A: Pretty f*cking evil.
Solution: Dolly for Prez!
Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library www.thedailybeast.com/dolly-parton... cc @drjengunter.bsky.social
ISO activities/assignments for a 1 credit (4 week) graduate Disability History class. I have LOTS of lecture material, but would love to incorporate interactive activities and assignments. Please share!
See this Drunk History episode to learn learn how 504 was Implemented: youtu.be/y505KwHp4O4
See this Drunk History episode to learn learn how 504 was Implemented: youtu.be/y505KwHp4O4
February 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
ISO activities/assignments for a 1 credit (4 week) graduate Disability History class. I have LOTS of lecture material, but would love to incorporate interactive activities and assignments. Please share!
See this Drunk History episode to learn learn how 504 was Implemented: youtu.be/y505KwHp4O4
See this Drunk History episode to learn learn how 504 was Implemented: youtu.be/y505KwHp4O4
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Delta, Southwest, American, United, and Jetblue are suing the Department of Transportation for...the right to smash more wheelchairs?
How about y'all land some planes right side up and then we'll talk 💀 FFS. #RightsOnFlights link to PDF of case in this article: news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
How about y'all land some planes right side up and then we'll talk 💀 FFS. #RightsOnFlights link to PDF of case in this article: news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
Airlines Challenge Biden-Era Wheelchair Accessibility Rule (1)
Some of the biggest US airlines are seeking to overturn a sweeping Biden administration rule that would impose higher standards for accommodating passengers with disabilities, particularly wheelchair ...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Delta, Southwest, American, United, and Jetblue are suing the Department of Transportation for...the right to smash more wheelchairs?
How about y'all land some planes right side up and then we'll talk 💀 FFS. #RightsOnFlights link to PDF of case in this article: news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
How about y'all land some planes right side up and then we'll talk 💀 FFS. #RightsOnFlights link to PDF of case in this article: news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
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RFK Jr. thinks that a clinical trial should be done for the entire childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s why that will never happen.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
February 19, 2025 at 2:45 AM
RFK Jr. thinks that a clinical trial should be done for the entire childhood vaccine schedule. Here’s why that will never happen.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
1. You can’t do a randomized trial of something that we already know is safe and effective. There would have to be a placebo group that didn’t get vaxxed. Unethical.
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Come work with us! Our department is hiring an associate/assistant prof in language and speech technology www.ru.nl/en/working-a...
#interspeech #speech #SpeechTech #SpeechScience
#interspeech #speech #SpeechTech #SpeechScience
Associate/Assistant Professor: Language and Speech Technology | Radboud University
Do you want to work as a Associate/Assistant Professor: Language and Speech Technology at the Faculty of Arts? Check our vacancy!
www.ru.nl
February 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Come work with us! Our department is hiring an associate/assistant prof in language and speech technology www.ru.nl/en/working-a...
#interspeech #speech #SpeechTech #SpeechScience
#interspeech #speech #SpeechTech #SpeechScience
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barely two weeks ago he said musk and doge “won't do anything” without his approval and now he’s been relegated to a need-to-know status
SWAN: DOGE and SpaceX employees are now working directly at the FAA and DoD, agencies that have billions of dollars of contracts with Musk's companies or regulate them. How is that not a conflict of interest?
TRUMP: Well I mean, I'm just hearing about it
TRUMP: Well I mean, I'm just hearing about it
February 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM
barely two weeks ago he said musk and doge “won't do anything” without his approval and now he’s been relegated to a need-to-know status
Wow. Just…wow.
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
"Dear Colleague..." Letter, dated Feb. 14, 2025.
imgur.com/a/ONNJAMo
"Dear Colleague..." Letter, dated Feb. 14, 2025.
imgur.com/a/ONNJAMo
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February 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Wow. Just…wow.
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To creators who post visual images: Include identifying info IN image, in case it is shared out of context. Also makes it easier for art directors, agents etc to share w/colleagues, find your contact info.
Including alt-text will help your image get discovered:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al...
Including alt-text will help your image get discovered:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al...
Alt text - Why It's Important - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This page helps explain why it's important to use alt text when posting images on Bluesky, best practices, and tips. Cover-WhyUseAltText-v2-flat-800.jpg INDEX Here are just some of the ways alt-text …
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February 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
To creators who post visual images: Include identifying info IN image, in case it is shared out of context. Also makes it easier for art directors, agents etc to share w/colleagues, find your contact info.
Including alt-text will help your image get discovered:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al...
Including alt-text will help your image get discovered:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/al...
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Accessibility has a long way to go at Boston University. Academic accommodations, housing, ASL interpretation, food — people we spoke with said all need improvement.
Mady Swearing & I spent MONTHS on this Daily Free Press investigation — hope you read it!
dailyfreepress.com/2025/02/07/i...
Mady Swearing & I spent MONTHS on this Daily Free Press investigation — hope you read it!
dailyfreepress.com/2025/02/07/i...
February 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Accessibility has a long way to go at Boston University. Academic accommodations, housing, ASL interpretation, food — people we spoke with said all need improvement.
Mady Swearing & I spent MONTHS on this Daily Free Press investigation — hope you read it!
dailyfreepress.com/2025/02/07/i...
Mady Swearing & I spent MONTHS on this Daily Free Press investigation — hope you read it!
dailyfreepress.com/2025/02/07/i...