@agentcoco

Inclusive Design Activist. Designer. Writer. Pop-culture-loving Cochlear Implant cyborg. Opinions are mine and ever-evolving. (She/her)

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Be more like Sara.
Sara Perle@saperle30 Jan 2022
Some years ago, I had a manager reach out to me outside of work to tell me I needed to push back on my promotion raise amount because my (male) counterpart was getting more. I was grateful and where I've been able to, I try to do the same for others.
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Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CZavt4_Mqzf/…
Replying to @annie_bach
@annie_bach "Night Night, Forest Friends" is our nightly read. We have it memorized and bought our 17-month-old a stuffed owl (his favorite, obv) because "Up above, with glowing eyes, an owl hoots a lullaby" always brings a smile to our face! These will be treasured memories!
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The owl was also a part of his first birthday cake, too!
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@PeterAskim I remembered, this time!
Same here in North Carolina. But go on, tell me how climate change is a conspiracy… 🙄
Michael Harriot
@michaelharriot3 Jan 2022
It was 80 degrees yesterday but when I went to bed, we were under a tornado warning. It just snowed. I’m sure nothing’s wrong.
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As a deaf person and the Lead UX Designer for IBM Accessibility, #IDPWD is a time to reflect. I wrote about common designer misconceptions around accessibility and why the time to adopt best practices is now. ibm.co/3dijEU2 #inclusivedesign #accessibility #disability
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Same!
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“Euphemisms protect society from accepting hard realities and give it an excuse to not act on them.” - Nipun Malhotra @theswaddleindia bit.ly/3q7NVdH @TheSwaddle

Why Disability Activists Argue Against Labels Like ‘Differently Abled’

Euphemisms like “special” or “different” reinforce negative stereotypes about disability — suggesting it is something to be ashamed of.

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Thank you so much for sharing!!
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I can’t wait to watch this this eeekend
Variety
@Variety28 Apr 2021
‘Best Summer Ever’ Serves As Template For Disability Representation in Hollywood variety.com/2021/awards/news…

‘Best Summer Ever’ Serves as Template for Disability Representation in Hollywood

'Best Summer Ever' features a fully integrated cast and crew of people with and without disabilities.

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Or you know. Weekend. Whatevs.
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Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/COOk88MpobU/…
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Sara Perle@saperle28 Apr 2021
I don't know why Far Side is trending but this is my favourite one that made me cry-laugh as a child and I still quote it when I see dogs.
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AND it’s rigged against those who come from lower income families, which makes it harder for whole swaths of our society to break into competitive industries.
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Why is the divorce rate among socks so high
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This is unacceptable and just plain horrible. What kind of trash company is this?!
Lucy Webster@Lucy_Webster_10 Feb 2021
Replying to @Lucy_Webster_
I just received this email from a 'professional' dating service. I have been crying for an hour. When I spoke to them on the phone they said that my disability was fine, but when I clarified that I was a wheelchair user, this:
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Not having song lyrics captioned in shows/ movies is a huge pet peeve of mine!
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Many deaf and hard-of-hearing people have welcomed increased visibility on TV lately, including on "Deaf U," "The Bachelor" and "This Close.” But for others, representation still falls short. nyti.ms/2NJRZSB

As More Deaf People Are Seen on TV, Others Want to Be Heard (Published 2021)

Some deaf people identify with shows like “Deaf U.” For others, a deaf contestant on “The Bachelor” who doesn’t use sign language is a welcome change.

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Beyond proud to be a part of this great @nytimes piece by @ilaria_parogni about deaf representation in the media! I never had role models with my kind of deafness, and this article explains how this can be so isolating. Our stories need to be told! buff.ly/3oknteB #deaf
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Arvind Krishna
@ArvindKrishna6 Jan 2021
IBM condemns today's unprecedented lawlessness and we call for it to end immediately. These actions have no place in our society, and they must stop so our system of democracy can work.
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