Kristin

Going for my undergrad and graduate school at 40- you’re NEVER too old to work on your dreams! Life is about the journey, enjoy the adventure!

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DiaryofaSickGrl It is for me! RA+Sjogrens and more going on. Had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands last year and it helped a lot but still work with pain, hand spasms, weakness, etc.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@laenadalton That is a challenge, and sounds frustrating. Have you already tried an e-mail Google form with location choices to vote for to get a better consensus? And a question about need and willingness to host with the duties listed so they know what they’re getting in to?

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem Hope you can get in soon!

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem Hooray! Great job! Hope you can take a few days off for a break!

[Dr. Monica Cox @DrMonicaCox]

To those of you waiting to see systemic change, no one ever gives you permission to disrupt their oppressive system.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@theADHDacademic @sarah_broas Yes! Fighting for this at my institution!

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem You got this! There’s no one better than you to do this. Thank you for speaking out and being vulnerable to effect change. You’re my hero

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DrJOteroExpHem @JenniferMusial As a student with an arthritis condition who can’t hold a pencil to write more than a sentance…. The whole paper and pencil exam is not doable. Some of us can’t go old school.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DeathCab4Callie @DisabledStem I’m so sorry you had to go through this. It is not okay and does not have to be this way. Thank you for sharing.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@AshleeMBoyer @DisabledStem Ah, it should be…. But I’ve heard that comment so many times now that I am in favor.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@AshleeMBoyer @DisabledStem Why? Doesn’t disability belong in DEI discussions?

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@AshleeMBoyer @DisabledStem When advocating for accessibility in DEI meetings I hear “huh, I forgot that it included disabled people”. Adding the A is necessary

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem Banana slug?

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@LizWhatsherface @DisabledStem And for others. Advocacy has opened up other new opportunities. It’s not easy- but it’s worth it. You are worth it- worth whatever it takes to build a life you want. You can still shine, and shine brighter than before if you want to. ❤️💪💪✨

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@LizWhatsherface @DisabledStem Sending a hug. It’s scary, and incredibly hard to go through this. Accepting the label is one of the hardest things I’ve done, it changed the way I saw myself. But- then I started seeing possibilities and opportunities to push for what I want. Now I advocate for myself and….

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@AlyssaPaparella @theNASEM That’s so awesome!??

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem Sending hugs and love your way. Lots and lots of hugs. Wishing you the best nights sleep ever to help with the flare ups and stress.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@ill_PhD_life @DisabledStem I use Shockz communicator open ear headphones. They have a small mic boom that I like. Picks up my speech but not music that’s playing. 😁 love that they’re wireless too.

[Kristin @StudentOfLife40]

@DisabledStem Great job! Sounds like a severe case of Jealousy - 😂