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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

In light of today’s conversation on academic accommodations, I’m going to revive a thread lost to time when I deleted my Twitter profile. It’s about a bunch of academic accommodations that instructors can offer in lieu of an extension on an assignment. 🧵

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Routine reminder that Bhattacharya is an economics researcher who has never practiced medicine and whose best known publication is overtly fraudulent. He has never done infectious disease research and has never treated a single virus or infection in his entire career. He’s likely never seen measles.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What is ironic to me is that Warren Harding is just like Trump. Just look up the Teapot Dome Scandal (sound familiar)?

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As a researcher w/a #disability and someone who also takes the time to participate in other people’s studies bc research is important, please make your studies accessible. If they are NOT accessible then you have no idea what kind of data you are missing. 1/4

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ASA Section on Disability in Society @asadisability.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Please consider participating in phase 2 pf this important and timely study about students' experiences with accessibility/disability services in #highereducation! #disability #disabledinhighered

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

If you want to understand how research in the #socialsciences has been impacted by the #TrumpAdmin, please read this thread. I cannot begin to express how difficult it is to do research in this day and age. #wasteandfraud #disability

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

As an undergraduate at Wheaton, I dreamed of a career conducting research on disability and higher education with the goal of improving access for students with disabilities. However, never in a million years did I imagine I would be doing this work during Trump. 1/7

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ASA Section on Disability in Society @asadisability.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

www.motherjones.com/politics/202... Supporting research that improves the lives of persons w/disabilities is critical more than ever. @lurieinstitute.bsky.social has been a hallmark in advancing policies and research that supports the disability community. #disabilityrights

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The only research center for disabled parents is losing federal funding

Staff call it a "profound setback for disability rights and family equity."

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

As somebody who is studying disability and higher education and has been impacted directly as a person w/a disability, this topic is near and dear to my heart. Please consider participating and sharing widely if you are eligible. #disability #disabledinhighered

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

@asanews.bsky.social elections start today! I am running for a position on the Student Forum Advisory Board! If you want to vote for someone who is going to push for accessibility in every aspect of ASA, please consider voting for me for the @asastudentforum.bsky.social !

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Today, another rideshare service denied me a ride bc of my service animal. These incidents are a frequent occurrence. It is enough! People w/disabilities deserve to ride w/dignity and respect. #serviceanimal #disabilitydiscrimination #disability #uber #lyft

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Today, for the millionth time, I had an Uber driver literally zoom past me and my service dog, Jigg. As I was exiting my house to catch the Uber, the driver stopped, looked at Jigg, then took off - did not even stop for me. This has NOT been the first time this incident has happened. 1/6

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

And sadly, almost nobody in the media was paying attention to it. As somebody who has an older sister that worked as USAID contractor, I cannot begin to describe the anguish my sister and her colleagues experienced during that time, while Congress did nothing.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

#disability friends, does anyone have suggestions or ideas for resources on disability training centered on what to do if you see ICE? I just got word that ICE raids in Boston are expected to ramp up.

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Dominique Baker @bakerdphd.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I wish we pushed for research on the political economy of academia more. It's what takes us beyond "oh why did this one person cite a fake journal article?" into "why do we have a system that rewards people who do not engage with prior research and simply churn out pubs?"

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Thank you Boston Logan Airport! You just made a service animal handler very happy! #disabilityinclusion

A door with in a window showing into a pet relief area. Below the window is a sign that says “Service Animal Relief Area.”

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Paul Duginski @cartoonkahuna.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Trump's shutdown of USAID has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths, and the toll will only continue to grow. #Trump #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #ImpeachTrumpNow #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace #USAID #cruelty #Wiles #depravity

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Thread on #USAID. It is so vital to remember USAID and not to forget the role it played on the international stage.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

As we wind down for the holidays, I cannot help but reflect on how difficult a year this has been for everyone in so many areas. For my family and me, this challenging year has hit us from all sorts of different angles. 1/7

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I was not planning on responding to this post, but let me say this. Responses like this are exactly why we are still in this mess. When we refuse to express empathy, we lose our capacity for compassion. Lastly, when we lose both of those things then we miss out in our chance towards peace.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Since the 10/7 attacks, my life as a Jew along with many other Jews around the world has not been the same. I’ve faced virulent antisemitism from both the left and right and today’s shooting in Sydney just feels like the final nail in the coffin for me.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

I was literally just discussing this today w/a friend, as somebody who is in the social sciences (social policy to be exact), it feels like we are getting the short end of the stick. On so many fronts, I am seeing colleges and ppl, “be like let’s do away with the social sciences!” 1/2

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

If anything in some instances the HHS secretary does NOT even know anything about accessibility. At one of my previous institutions, the president was the former HHS secretary and had no idea that there were NO such thing as registration papers or certificates of service animals.

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Kristen Chapman @kristenchapman.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:

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Dr. Mikaila @mmlarthur.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

If you are reading that article that thinks too many students get accommodations & feeling like maybe it has a point, you should instead read @dorfmandoron.bsky.social's "Fear of the Disability Con" (www.jstor.org/stable/45284...).

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Fear of the Disability Con: Perceptions of Fraud and Special Rights Discourse on JSTOR

Doron Dorfman, Fear of the Disability Con: Perceptions of Fraud and Special Rights Discourse, Law & Society Review, Vol. 53, No. 4 (DECEMBER 2019), pp. 1051-1091

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

As somebody who was born and raised in the suburban Atlanta area, all I can say is that this is amazing! The #democraticparty needs to take note of this and that the Deep South is an area to be watched.

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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Even by the standards of The Atlantic, this is an extraordinarily weak evidence base for an article. Data from a tiny handful of schools that isn't measuring the variable at issue and a few thin, secondhand anecdotes. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

This recent article, published in @theatlantic.com , offers a gross one-sided misrepresentation of students w/#disabilities requesting accommodations. The author argues that many students are “faking” their disabilities to receive extended-time testing, especially at elite institutions. 1/6

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Accommodation Nation

America’s colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Silly question to ask left hand folks… does anyone have the recommendations for the best pens for left hand people? I love my fancy pens, but they always give me issues when writing. So instead, I am forced to use a pencil and get the “wonderful” smudge on my hand. #lefties #lefthandproblems

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We are still seeking nominations for the following positions in our section. Please reach out to our nominations chair, @catherinetan.bsky.social! Serving in our section's committee is a great opportunity to make connections!

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Also, the student rep gets to run the section’s Bluesky account!

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

My time as a student rep for the @asadisability.bsky.social will be coming to a close in 2026 after serving almost three years. I had a great time getting to know people in the section. If anyone is interested in the position or has question, feel free to dm me.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Earlier today, after spending weeks requesting a refund from Uber over an incident where I was denied a ride due to my service dog, Uber finally agreed to not only refund the cancelled ride and the Uber Pet ride I took afterwards as a result, but also to give me credit. 1/5

A message from Uber detailing everything from the incident.

Message Text:

Hello Jessica,
Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me. As I mentioned over the phone, I’ve gone ahead and refunded both trips from August 12th, 2025, to your original payment methods:
The first trip that was marked as canceled for $5.75
The second trip you had to take as a result of the cancellation for $14.51
Due to the experience you had, I’ve also added an additional $25 in Uber Cash to your account, which you should see immediately.
We've documented the previous support experience regarding the refund denial and will ensure it's flagged to the appropriate team for review.
Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. I hope you and Jigg have a wonderful rest of your week!

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

About seven months ago, I watched in horror as the Trump admin rapidly dismantle USAID. I remember being devastated over my sister losing her job, but also furious that Congress did not almost nothing. 1/3

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Please repost and share. People w/disabilties should not have to constantly worry about getting denied a ride from Uber or Lyft due to their #serviceanimal. #disability #discrimination

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

This is a long shot... Last week, for the umpteenth time, I was denied a ride by an Uber driver due to my service dog, even though I brought a towel for his fur. I have been denied on so many occasions. This most recent incident felt like the final straw, as it made me super late for a class. 1/5

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Democracy is the best political system, not because it is perfect, but because it puts an expiration date on a regime. No government can stay popular, effective & altruistic for long. It's healthy for a new administration to come in and so on...

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

This might seem like a silly question, but I want to ensure I am checking all the boxes. I am designing a survey for students w/disabilties. One of my questions asks what type of disability you have. 1/2

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

@asanews.bsky.social do better in supporting your scholars w/disabilities!

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ClutchScience (Jen Phillips) @clutchscience.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

I think a lot of people don’t realize how hard it is to get approval to work on animals in the first place. You have to have a clear & well-researched justification for every experiment. You have to fully explain why there is no other way to address the question without animals 1/

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The #ushersyndrome community is one of the most powerful rare disease communities bc it is an example of what can be accomplished when researchers, patients, and their families work together. Unfortunately, so much of the work towards a cure is being threatened by the Trump admin. 1/2

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I was the person interviewed for this story, and Trump’s cuts on Harvard are acting harming people like myself in real time. Every single day I live in fear that my version will not be saved.

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DisabledInSTEM @disabledinstem.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Since the US politics have decided to target DEI spaces, I’ve seen a huge drop of engagement in #DisabledInSTEM Disabled, disability and accessibility are part of the list of banned words for grants too really really highlights that these identities are being specifically targeted to be silenced.

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak with Craig LeMoult from @npr.org and @wgbh.org about the impact that the Trump admin’s attacks on Harvard are having on #USH1F research. These cuts on NIH funding are hurting people like myself in realtime.

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🔊 Listen Now: A woman fears her eyesight won't be saved in time due to research grant cuts

All Things Considered on NPR One | 4:18

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Jessica Leah @jessical-2022.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This is an excellent article about some of the challenges that disabled college students face in obtaining accommodations in #highered compared to K12. As the author has noted, higher education is an entirely different ball game.

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How the Trump Administration Is Leaving Disabled College Students Behind

Disabled students already have to fight just to get basic accommodations.

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