Don't argue with RFK Jr's dehumanization of autistic people by saying, "Well I'm autistic/my son is autistic and I/he can do those things!". You're feeding into eugenics when you do that. Discard RFK Jr's argument wholesale: we don't measure human value that way.

I actually started writing a longform post about this but got distracted by other stuff. How many people who use D/deaf folks as an excuse for not wearing a mask avoid using a microphone at their in-person events?. So many. It's almost like they use disabled people as objects.

I am hosting a workshop on moral injury in a few weeks. It completely filled up within 24 hours, so I opened up a second offering. People are not okay and are seeking community. Where you can build community, build it.

Everything that's happening everywhere is so devastating. It's too much for each of us to carry on our own. But if we work together, we can take turns carrying the weight. When we carry it, we let other people rest. They want us tired and selfish. The solution is community.

If you're wondering what's in this guide, here is the table of contents. You'll notice something called SECCC, which is a framing I created. This pairs really nicely with my next upcoming guide: "Interviewing for academic jobs," with an interviewing method I designed.

July is a really good time to start honing your cover letter and teaching statement. For the month of July, I'm offering my 38-page how-to guide for just $10 to help motivate you to start early. Next tweet for table of contents #AcademicChatter #PhD .

RT @wcbuecker: People don’t “receive” Medicaid .They are “covered” by it .The wording is important .No one sits at home getting checks from….

"I wish it need not have happened in my time." - Frodo . "So do I, and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us." - Gandalf.

RT @DisabledAcadem: Are you a disabled person in #HigherEd? Consider joining us in the DAC! We have a Discord server for members where disa….

RT @Nicole_Lee_Sch: I had the pleasure of spending the day at #Gather2Resist25 which is the FIRST accessible conference I've ever had the p….

Here's a sneak peek into the guide, with a page about flowing sentences and paragraphs together to make it easier on the reader. If this seems useful to you, follow the link for more!.

Halfway through June?! This is a good time to start working on your academic job materials. Here's a resource to help you write your materials, with insight I've gained while supporting early career faculty land their next role. #PhDChat #AcademicChatter.

Thank you so much to the folks who came! I am sending out the resources this evening. I will keep you all updated on subsequent workshops!.

More than 80 people signed up to give oral testimony.

If you are interested in supporting the MA Senate legislation that essentially bans mask bans, you can submit written testimony up to two weeks from today! #SB1427 #BanMaskBans #NoMaskBans.

RT @DisabledAcadem: Are you on the market this year? Make your life easier with Cait's resources. Honestly things are so competitive. Excel….

Last call! This session is tomorrow: Saturday June 7th, 2pm ET. Learn about #accommodation requests, denials, documentation, and resources. I'll be there to support you and give you some confidence in this opaque process. #DisabilityTwitter #NEISVoid

This session on requesting #Disability #Accommodations is on Saturday at 2pm ET! . If you're looking for tips on how to get accommodations, what to do if you're denied, and what kinds of things you can request, this is the space. #DisabilityTwitter #DisabilityRebellion

This is why centers for teaching without disabled people on staff are always underperforming.

👍 Early feedback is it's the most comprehensive guide those on the job market have seen!. Link to buy it is here:. It's currently on sale AND it contains a discount code, so if you want to book a consult with me, you can do so at a discounted price. 4/4.

📑 I've put together a 38-page how-to guide for writing cover letters and teaching statements. I've helped many grad students and temp faculty secure their next role, and I've distilled my best tips in this guide. I made it motivational so you don't feel alone! 3/4.