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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 29/09/2026

Morning coffee scene: puppy cuddles achieved (can you spot Maya?) which makes it difficult to actually get up and start my workday.

Scene from a couch in front of a window. Jai is sitting, her leg covered by a blanket. Maya, a black lab, is resting on her covered feet. Lizzie, a small white dog, is sleeping on the top of a sofa cushion. The window out shows a grey rainy day

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 21/08/2026

Dear World, May I introduce you to Maya, our 8 week old Labrador x Retriever mix? She's a survivor of BC wildfires, rescued by the humane society, and is now in her forever home, being spoiled by love.

A black lab puppy with white chest markings lying on a patio, looking sheepishly at the camera.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 26/03/2025

My sweet, precious Bennie boy, my little deafie shadow...always in my arms. I miss you.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 26/03/2025

We lost our sweet Ben. There are no words to express our heartbreak.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 08/03/2025

Lizzie climbed on my lap, forcing me to put my laptop down. Clearly this means no work is allowed, only cuddles.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 11/02/2025

From an idea in 2008 to a book in 2025, ECHOES OF CARE: DEAFNESS IN MODERN BRITAIN has been published by @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social ! It explores how changing perceptions of deafness intersected with healthcare, disability, and eugenics in 19th-century Britain. www.mqup.ca/echoes-of-ca...

A book standing upright on multiple copies, which are laying next to a 1920s Underwood typewriter. The book cover is a faded and blurry background, with a photo of a person’s ear horizontal on the bottom, and text emitting from it to represent sound. The text in large font says “Echoes of Care” followed by “Deafness in Modern Britain” and the author’s name, Jaipreet Virdi.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 14/12/2024

Every morning she brings Lamb from the bedroom, gives me this look, asking for help to carry Lamb to the sofa.

A small white dog carrying in her mouth a stuffie that's about then size of her entire body.

A happy small white doggie resting upon her stuffie on the couch.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 13/12/2024

Gonna say it LOUD: it's ableist if you can't provide paper menus at a restaurant. Fine, have the app and QR code...but you're telling me you can't print a copy of the menu for people who ask for printed one?

A sign on a resturant table instructing patrons to download the mobile app

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 26/11/2024

Gladly! Here she is after several hours (not kidding) of play

A small white dog sleeping on a plush toy.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 25/11/2024

Pure joy after a surprise trip to the pet store

A small white dog lying in a car seat. She has a big smile on her face and is holding on to a large plush toy

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 13/11/2024

Current pupdate: he's so sad his head hurts. My poor boy!

A small white dog with one eye lying on the carpet

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 13/11/2024

I need to get a helmet for Ben, my one-eyed deaf dog who crashed head first on a lamp, then the curb, while on a walk today. The poor boy has a concussion!

A small white dog with one eye lounging on a camping chair outside.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 07/11/2024

Timeline Joy: My Lizzie girl on Halloween

A small white dog wearing a hat that's a stuffed wolf head

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 25/03/2024

Spotted in the bookstore wild! @ashleyshoo.bsky.social's book, AGAINST TECHNOABLEISM ! One of the best books I've read. Get your copy here: wwnorton.com/books/978132...

Jai, a South Asian woman wearing glasses and smiling, holds up a copy of the book Against Technoableism

A stack of Against Ableism on a bookstore table

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 25/03/2024

NEW BOOK TALK! My next book "The 'Deafness Problem' in Modern Britain" will be published by McGill-Queen's UP in 2025. Two chapters discuss how the concept of hereditary deafness were shaped by eugenics policies in deaf schools & clinics. Contact me if you'd like me to discuss DEAF EUGENICS 👇

A graphic with faded background showing a pedigree chart for a deaf family with several generations of deafness. Superimposed on top is the title DEAF EUGENICS: Medicine & hereditary deafness by Jaipreet Virdi

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 20/03/2024

The most anticipated book in Disability history & history of medicine...about the strange history of America's "posture epidemic"! Beth Linker's SLOUCH (Princeton UPress) chronicles this history from eugenics & posture pageants to posture apps. Buy here: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

Jai's hand holding up the book SLOUCH: POSTURE PANIC IN MODERN AMERICA by Beth Linker. it is all red, with the title on the bottom. The "H" in the title is in the shape of a chair and an outline of a slouching woman is seated on it.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 03/03/2024

For #WorldHearingDay, I wonder: what would images of deafness look like if we dismantle the stigma surrounding it? Let's bring in a new norm to encompass the diversity of hearing aid wearers! I'm thrilled to be part of #GNHearing campaign photos by @galaricote! #ad #TheNewNorm

Side view of Jai, a South Asian woman. Her dark hair is curled and pinned behind her ear to reveal a set of gold earrings and a gold colored hearing peeking out from the top of her ear. The text below says The New Norm, photographed by Gala Ricote. GN Hearing.

Top view of Jai's hands showing a small pair of digital hearing aids. One hand is cupping the device while the other reaches to pick it up.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 01/03/2024

For Endometriosis Awareness Month, I'm launching my new research project on South Asian people's experiences with endometriosis. Learn more about the project: jaivirdi.com/endo-project/ Interested in sharing your story? Contact me! #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 18/02/2024

"Hello, may we tell you about the Book of Dog?"

Two small white dogs lying on a sofa looking intensly at the viewer. There is a large window behind them showing a sunny view of the street and there is a large plant next to the sofa.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 27/12/2023

Looked it up -- its a Rein design, so yep, it was meant to be worn with a headband attachment for added comfort and to be hidden in the hair

images of various types of ear cornets to be worn in the ear with a headband, and an illustration showing it in use

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 12/11/2023

Thank you for the #HSS23 memories at @historyscience.bsky.social in Portland!! Until next year in Mérida for #HSS100!!!

An audience at a conference looking at the podium.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 09/11/2023

Too early for me, but on my way to Portland for #HSS23 !

Jai holding a takeout coffee cup in front of an airplane window

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 02/11/2023

Arrived in Cleveland, ready to give the Zvernia Lecture at the Dittrick Museum today at 1pm on the history of hearing aids. And how fitting is it that I would walk by a poster of Nelson Mandela wearing a hearing aid! If you'd like to join virtually: artsci.case.edu/dittrick/upc...

Photo of Nelson Mandela in his aged years. His right ear is visible and showing a canal hearing aid.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 24/10/2023

Sneak peek to tonight's lecture!

Laptop on a bed with a slide showing Chuck Baird's art piece of an ear with mechanical parts. Text overlaid says: An Oppression of Difference.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 24/10/2023

Hey Seattle! I'm giving a talk tonight at the Town Hall for the University of Washington Public Lecture Series. The event is accessible with a virtual option as well: www.washington.edu/lectures/eve...

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 23/10/2023

A devastating loss of a brilliant and generous historian. I am indebted to Natalie Zemon Davis in ways I can't yet articulate. I have learned so much from her work, life, and from our conversations. Thank you for everything...you will be missed.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 28/09/2023

After a two year delay...I've submitted the revised manuscript of Book 2, titled "The Deafness Problem in Modern Britain" 🎊 #histSTM #histsci #Academia #DisHist #DeafHistory #Book #Writing #Author #histmed

A pile of papers making up a book manuscript with the abovementioned title.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 27/09/2023

Fifteen years after my first funded research trip, I returned to the same library that sparked my interest in historic hearing aids, to deliver a public lecture on my book, #HearingHappiness #AcademicLife #histstm #histsci #disability #Professor

Jai, a south Asian woman with short curly hair, is speaking at a podium. She is wearing glasses, a black blouse and black jeans, and standing in front of a wall of books.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 24/09/2023

Rainy weekend with the gang.

Three dogs on a couch. Two are perched on the back of the sofa to look out the window but one is posing for the camera with her tongue sticking out.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 22/09/2023

Current disability status: lost voice, sounds are irritating ears. Delighting in silence and doggie love while reading @ashleyshoo.bsky.social's marvelous book, AGAINST TECHNOABLEISM.

Two small dogs curled up on Jai's lap. There is a book in the foreground.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 21/09/2023

Yay! @ashleyshoo.bsky.social's book, AGAINST TECHNOABLEISM arrived this morning! And did I read half of it over morning coffee? Why yes, yes I did.

Jai holding Ashley's book, which is illustrated with various kinds of assistive devices for disabled people. She is holding it up against the background of a living room with a cabinet, two chairs, and a small table with a cup of coffee.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 19/09/2023

If you have an android phone, did you know there's live captioning for video calls? Go to the accessibility feature and turn on captioning calls! #AccessIsLove #Accessibility #Disability #DeafAccess #technology #Captioning #LiveCaptioning #Communication

Screenshot of a whatsapp video call with a black caption box in front of the speakers faces transcribing the conversation. Text indicates captioning has started.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 08/09/2023

Building a peaceful life these days does a soul good...more so when this lovely girl willingly poses for a photo.

A backyard scene showing a shed, bird bath a few flower beds, a small dog is sitting and looking at the camera.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 30/08/2023

First day fit. Another year as a professor, here's to an invigorating semester with minimal stress ! 🗃️

Jai, a south asian woman with short curly back hair, stands in front of mirror taking a selfie. She is wearing black framed glasses and a wrap dress with colorful flower print. She is smiling and in her home office. There are books, bags, a desk, and picture frames. A small annoyed dog is lying on a dog bed.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 23/08/2023

Registration is now open for the my Historia Medica Lecture at the Becker Library at Washington University: ‘Negotiating Normalcy: Deafness Cures in American History’ Learn more about this event and register today! becker.wustl.edu/civicrm/?pag...

advertisement for the linked event with dates and title, including an image of Jai and her book, Hearing Happiness: Deafness Cures in history. Behind the text are images of hearing aids.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 19/08/2023

Happy Saturday, from Benny and his little toof 🦷 #DogSky #CuteDogs #PuppyLove #Dog

The face of a sleepy one-eyed dog, with a little tooth peeking from his mouth.

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 12/08/2023

Happy Satuday, from a very content Lizzie! #Dogsky #CuteDog #PuppyLove

A small white dog lying on a sofa cushion, she has set the cushion to contour her body for extra coziness

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Jaipreet Virdi @jaivirdi.com · 04/08/2023

Finally got my copy of "After Universal Design: The Disability Design Revolution" edited by Elizabeth Guffey (Bloomsbury, 2023)! I have a short chapter on a deaf woman's hearing aid case in here & can't wait to read the amazing chapters! 🗃 #histSTM #DisHist #Histsci #Disability