Dr. Carrie, DSW
@crystalce.bsky.social
She/her; Higher ed disability services professional; disabled; pet rescuer; PA Dutch; #Spoonie; #SayTheWord; #DisabilityPride; #DisabilityIsDiversity; #InvisibleDisabilities; #CripTheVote
#Resist
#Resist
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![[illustration of woman sitting and holding knees] one day, my body just decided to make every single little task a million times harder than it needed to be - mybodyistryingtokillme.com](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dbzmdmsaz6lkhb4tv3culzme/bafkreiea7piy23ahlgyqivura72cicehunxc6qkaac7sovufwmynh5eotu@jpeg)
Yes, we keep 3 kind of peanut butter in the house. Crunchy for me, smooth for hubby, and reduced fat, xylitol-free for (pilling) the dogs.
November 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Yes, we keep 3 kind of peanut butter in the house. Crunchy for me, smooth for hubby, and reduced fat, xylitol-free for (pilling) the dogs.
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Be peaceful. Be powerful. Let the world know: America has NO kings.
October 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Be peaceful. Be powerful. Let the world know: America has NO kings.
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" #AskingForHelp personally? It’s really difficult for me. I feel uncomfortable, #embarrassed, selfish, and guilty. I’m inconveniencing someone else to assist me in doing something that a “normal” person could do on their own.": buff.ly/dst5PyL
via @themighty.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
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#ChronicPain #disabled
7 Challenging Daily Decisions When You Live With Chronic Illness
"I have to put serious consideration into much of what I choose to do because it will have an immediate effect on Current Leslie, as well as risk having an impact on Future Leslie."
buff.ly
October 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
" #AskingForHelp personally? It’s really difficult for me. I feel uncomfortable, #embarrassed, selfish, and guilty. I’m inconveniencing someone else to assist me in doing something that a “normal” person could do on their own.": buff.ly/dst5PyL
via @themighty.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
via @themighty.bsky.social
#ChronicPain #disabled
Wishing my #ChronicIllness didn't feel the need to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth with a flare, but here we are.
#SpoonieLife
#SpoonieLife
July 15, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Wishing my #ChronicIllness didn't feel the need to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth with a flare, but here we are.
#SpoonieLife
#SpoonieLife
I am so honored to receive the Temple University Division of Student Affairs Values Award for Inclusiveness.
The greatest reward in disability services is watching students achieve their potential. But it is a great honor when your colleagues recognize your passion. I am fortunate to call TU home.
The greatest reward in disability services is watching students achieve their potential. But it is a great honor when your colleagues recognize your passion. I am fortunate to call TU home.
May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I am so honored to receive the Temple University Division of Student Affairs Values Award for Inclusiveness.
The greatest reward in disability services is watching students achieve their potential. But it is a great honor when your colleagues recognize your passion. I am fortunate to call TU home.
The greatest reward in disability services is watching students achieve their potential. But it is a great honor when your colleagues recognize your passion. I am fortunate to call TU home.
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Any person who supports the oppression of any marginalised group is no ally of mine.
Disability is intersectional. You either stand for everyone’s rights or you don’t stand for anyone.
Thinking intersectionally is about leaving no-one behind ✊
Disability is intersectional. You either stand for everyone’s rights or you don’t stand for anyone.
Thinking intersectionally is about leaving no-one behind ✊
May 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Any person who supports the oppression of any marginalised group is no ally of mine.
Disability is intersectional. You either stand for everyone’s rights or you don’t stand for anyone.
Thinking intersectionally is about leaving no-one behind ✊
Disability is intersectional. You either stand for everyone’s rights or you don’t stand for anyone.
Thinking intersectionally is about leaving no-one behind ✊
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Disabled isn’t a dirty word.
Disability isn’t a failure.
Disability isn’t a choice.
Humans aren’t defined by economic value.
Disability isn’t a failure.
Disability isn’t a choice.
Humans aren’t defined by economic value.
May 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Disabled isn’t a dirty word.
Disability isn’t a failure.
Disability isn’t a choice.
Humans aren’t defined by economic value.
Disability isn’t a failure.
Disability isn’t a choice.
Humans aren’t defined by economic value.
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Crockett: Instead of the President cosplaying as the next pope, he may want to cosplay as an actual President of these United States. That means he may have to do a little bit of research and understand that he swore a an oath to defend and protect the constitution.
May 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Crockett: Instead of the President cosplaying as the next pope, he may want to cosplay as an actual President of these United States. That means he may have to do a little bit of research and understand that he swore a an oath to defend and protect the constitution.
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No child should be hungry at school…
No need to fill out forms or pay fees…
Just feed them.
No need to fill out forms or pay fees…
Just feed them.
May 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
No child should be hungry at school…
No need to fill out forms or pay fees…
Just feed them.
No need to fill out forms or pay fees…
Just feed them.
@booker.senate.gov has given me, and so many others, much needed hope in these dark days.
Thank you!
#CoryBooker
#Resist
#NeverGiveUp
Thank you!
#CoryBooker
#Resist
#NeverGiveUp
April 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
@booker.senate.gov has given me, and so many others, much needed hope in these dark days.
Thank you!
#CoryBooker
#Resist
#NeverGiveUp
Thank you!
#CoryBooker
#Resist
#NeverGiveUp
Just because you CAN play videos on your phone at full volume on the train doesn't mean that you HAVE to, or even that you should.
#PublicTransportation
#MondayMorning
#PublicTransportation
#MondayMorning
March 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Just because you CAN play videos on your phone at full volume on the train doesn't mean that you HAVE to, or even that you should.
#PublicTransportation
#MondayMorning
#PublicTransportation
#MondayMorning
March 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Me: Why does it seem like other people can accomplish so much when they get home from work? I want to, but I just can't!
Hubby: Maybe they don't have #ChronicIllness?
I'm so lucky that he gets it and supports me.
#CFS
#LongCOVID
#ChronicMigraine
#SpoonieLife
#DisabilitySky
Hubby: Maybe they don't have #ChronicIllness?
I'm so lucky that he gets it and supports me.
#CFS
#LongCOVID
#ChronicMigraine
#SpoonieLife
#DisabilitySky
March 19, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Me: Why does it seem like other people can accomplish so much when they get home from work? I want to, but I just can't!
Hubby: Maybe they don't have #ChronicIllness?
I'm so lucky that he gets it and supports me.
#CFS
#LongCOVID
#ChronicMigraine
#SpoonieLife
#DisabilitySky
Hubby: Maybe they don't have #ChronicIllness?
I'm so lucky that he gets it and supports me.
#CFS
#LongCOVID
#ChronicMigraine
#SpoonieLife
#DisabilitySky
We've seen the effects of leaving certain decisions up to the states. It results in inequities in access. The refrain, "If you don't like it, just move to another state" reeks of privilege in failing to recognize that moving requires resources that not everyone has.
#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
1/2
#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
1/2
March 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We've seen the effects of leaving certain decisions up to the states. It results in inequities in access. The refrain, "If you don't like it, just move to another state" reeks of privilege in failing to recognize that moving requires resources that not everyone has.
#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
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#DisabledStudents
#DeptOfEd
1/2
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Linda McMahon is a former WWE executive who "wholeheartedly" agrees with Trump that we should abolish the Department of Education.
I’m fighting to defend our students and teachers.
I’m fighting to defend our students and teachers.
March 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Linda McMahon is a former WWE executive who "wholeheartedly" agrees with Trump that we should abolish the Department of Education.
I’m fighting to defend our students and teachers.
I’m fighting to defend our students and teachers.
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The hashtag #accessibility allows you to find lots of accessibility-related resources. To find accessibility resources in Spanish, use the hashtag #accesibilidad. The hashtag #accessibilité helps you find resources in French.
February 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The hashtag #accessibility allows you to find lots of accessibility-related resources. To find accessibility resources in Spanish, use the hashtag #accesibilidad. The hashtag #accessibilité helps you find resources in French.
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When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.
February 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
When creating PDFs, avoid using "Print to PDF." A screen reader user may still be able to access the text of PDFs created this way, but heading structure, alternative text, and any other tag structure will be lost. Using "Save As" or "Export" can preserve these tags.
If you aren't scared for yourself or someone you care about, then you not only have massive privilege, but you're also part of the problem.
February 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
If you aren't scared for yourself or someone you care about, then you not only have massive privilege, but you're also part of the problem.
Almost exactly a year after approaching my pcp about potentially having long COVID, I've finally been diagnosed with ME/CFS. It's nice to know it wasn't in my head. But...what now???
February 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Almost exactly a year after approaching my pcp about potentially having long COVID, I've finally been diagnosed with ME/CFS. It's nice to know it wasn't in my head. But...what now???
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Ok so here's what I'm mad about today.
The invisibility of disabled people.
There are invisible disabilities (altho frankly they are not that invisible, we're just working our asses off hiding them) but you can be hella obvious and people don't notice.
The invisibility of disabled people.
There are invisible disabilities (altho frankly they are not that invisible, we're just working our asses off hiding them) but you can be hella obvious and people don't notice.
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Ok so here's what I'm mad about today.
The invisibility of disabled people.
There are invisible disabilities (altho frankly they are not that invisible, we're just working our asses off hiding them) but you can be hella obvious and people don't notice.
The invisibility of disabled people.
There are invisible disabilities (altho frankly they are not that invisible, we're just working our asses off hiding them) but you can be hella obvious and people don't notice.
I have #ChronicIllness. Sometimes, brain fog or lack of spoons impacts my ability to produce coherent #AltText. But I don't just post pics without it. I decide if the pic is integral to my post. If no, I post without the pic. If yes, I wait until I can do the alt text. #Access
February 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I have #ChronicIllness. Sometimes, brain fog or lack of spoons impacts my ability to produce coherent #AltText. But I don't just post pics without it. I decide if the pic is integral to my post. If no, I post without the pic. If yes, I wait until I can do the alt text. #Access
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January 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
To deaf LGBT (especially transgender) people in the USA in crisis right now - Trevor Project offers a free crisis text line and online chat. Text ‘START’ to 678-678. PLEASE REBLOG THIS!!!! #lgbt #deaf #accessibility #disability #suicide #transgender #usa
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The shutting down of medical research and communication, withdrawal from the WHO, and dismantling or restricting the DHS and Medicare/Medicaid are all eugenics efforts.
It's important to contextualize that, and to take it very seriously.
#disability #chronicillness
It's important to contextualize that, and to take it very seriously.
#disability #chronicillness
January 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The shutting down of medical research and communication, withdrawal from the WHO, and dismantling or restricting the DHS and Medicare/Medicaid are all eugenics efforts.
It's important to contextualize that, and to take it very seriously.
#disability #chronicillness
It's important to contextualize that, and to take it very seriously.
#disability #chronicillness
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Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
January 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Do me a kindness! Share this if you love and support your local library & librarians (and remember: that includes your school library & school librarian) 😊📚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚
Thank you libraries & library workers… for everything ✨💚