Caitlin

Passionate about accessibility, baked goods, and fictional characters. Not necessarily in that order. Pronouns: she/her

[Plague Poems @PlaguePoems]

My friend the activist
says that by wearing a mask
she is engaging
in prefigurative politics:
embodying a desired future
through actions in the present.
I ask if she desires a future
where everyone is masked.
She says no,
she desires a future
in which we take care of each other.

[@[email protected] @AutSciPerson]

Researchers at the University of Maryland are studying challenges with communication between autistic and non-autistic people in the workplace. Visit this webpage to learn more and fill out the screening survey: https://t.co/MJJaYQbV5F

[Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D @SarahMackAttack]

Gonna reiterate one more time:

This cat is a *good one*
She likes a *belly rub*
She snores *a little*

Adopt her people, how is my inbox not overflowing yet

[fun facts with lulu 🌈 😷 @FunFactsLulu]

hey trans friends and darlings, I see you. unless you're currently engaging in a heist or for any other reason wish not to be perceived in which case I do not see anything

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@SarahMackAttack Haha, I was in the room with OEM late this morning when a community member commented on emergency alerts only being in English. In that light, it was pretty fast turnaround to implement bilingual messaging.

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@laurenancona @amyhoy This is tragic, I was about to ask for the details. High Fidelity Bakery does pizza on weekends (+ delivery through DoorDash), if it's within your budget. They're a vegan as well as gluten-free kitchen though so probably won't fulfill the BBQ chicken dreams 🥲

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@Mormolykeia In the US, every state has an AT Act program (https://t.co/NKEK4yGPW6) which can help you borrow or buy mobility tools. Mine has multiple models of wheelchairs available for free trials. Worth checking out if there is a center near you!

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@hanolliver I've had two Levoit models running daily for the past 2.5+ years and am happy with both. Covid benefits would be speculation on my part, but I know they are effectively managing allergens and lightning the load of smoke / cologne / cooking smells that drift through shared HVAC.

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@genderqueerwolf I was just logging in to say that my card arrived! I think my Monday needed this rather desperately - it was a feelings kind of day - so maybe the USPS knows something we don't? Thank you, Ky.

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@dustychipura Oooh, I will look into Engage, thank you! Recently gave up on the Experience set in a busy room, as they made voice modulation impossible. No one knew when I was talking to them 😅

[Myth @neurowonderful]

I wish I could magically slip a hundred bucks and a really cool sticker into the pockets of everyone who is still properly masking

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@ellen__jones Because I don't see them listed yet: the AAC Speaker Connection might be a great resource for this! https://t.co/TsCfSCrvfE

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@AutSciPerson I second the suggestion to call. I thought I was set: scheduled online at a location with Moderna boosters available. CVS ended up cancelling the appointment because that location didn't actually have bivalent doses. Confirms that they are not administering old boosters though!

[soren (they/them) @uxnotyoux]

Them: your pets are spoiled

Me: they are competitively compensated for the user experience they provide

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@damnyouhaught Last week I told someone that I "deserve an Emmy for the self-talk that got me out of bed." We're all out here performing incredible feats, please accept this silent applause: 🤗

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@HyperfocusBren Just pick yourself up and take it one step at a time. "You know I can’t – okay." It’s gonna take a leap of faith. "Word." But you’ll be jumping for joy by the end. "Yeah." (2/2)

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@HyperfocusBren "I don’t know what to do man, I love him." But you’re always walking on eggshells, Abbey. "I know, I know." You’ve got to stand up for yourself, man. "Yeah, yeah." You can’t keep running from your problems. "Okay, I hear you –" (1/2)

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@sickandsalty Might be related to drops in blood pressure or blood sugar. Hormonal and vascular changes in that premenstrual week can apparently do that. (Esp. with dysautonomia.) I find being extra mindful about eating frequently, drinking electrolytes, etc helpful - and iron supplements!

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@_AndyFeltham Both the people I know who took Paxlovid had this side effect. Awful bitter, metallic taste? Supposedly cinnamon flavored candy or gum helps, if you can get those! Good luck.

[Caitlin @risingviolet]

@Dysautonomia I remember the first time I saw Dr. Goodman's work was a lightbulb moment for me! Connected the dots on various "random" test results. That being said, @Dysautonomia please start adding alt text to your posts so that all our community members have access.