(she/her) I'm the sleepiest melon, but you can call me Melon. I draw and write stuff. I'm also a big math and physics nerd, so feel free to tell me about cool physics stuff. Sometimes I ramble about stuff I find cool.
Hey, you're an AAC user in a higher ed field, right? I have had disability inclusiveness and ID education on my mind lately. Would you talk a bit about that experience for you?
Hello! I am not an AAC user, actually. I have selective/situational mutism, and can not talk to people who are not close family or friends. It is something I have struggled with for a long time. AAC was something I had considered as a way to gain more independence, but it ended up not being right for me. I have an aid who helps me communicate, and while its a bit awkward to do so, it is what works best right now.
I am still happy to talk about my experience. I do it a lot on here, actually. If there is anything specific you want to know, please let me know. I think about inclusiveness a lot, and I definitely have a lot of thoughts on the subject.
My experience in higher education has been amazing, but not without its difficulties. My college overall has been incredibly supportive, but there have been a few instances where the people in it have not. That's life, I guess. I have been told numerous times having a communication disorder won't be accepted in physics. I have spoken even more times to people who are willing to challenge that notion.
I get negative a lot on here, because let's face it, being disabled is tough. But I never would have gotten as far as I have if there were not people who were willing to reach a hand out and see past my communication disorder.
Again, if there any specific questions you have, please let me know! I have... many thoughts.
I don't know how many people are aware, but on the 2nd of March, there will be a shutdown for Palestine. It's a one-day strike.
For one day, everyone is encouraged to stop posting as they usually would and instead focus on Palestine. Please use this day if not any other to share information, to protest, to donate, etc. Do what you can. Even sharing information and speaking up helps.
Of course, it is encouraged to share and post about Palestine every day you possibly can. But this day is more important than ever as it marks the day that a global call to end the genocide is occurring.
I recommend going to the website Shut It Down for Palestine (linked below) for more information.
spongebob makes burgers in the back of the kitchen. he passes the burgers through a window, to squidward, who is his male coworker. squidward hands the burgers to the customers of the restaurant that both Squidward and Spongebob work for.