Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
@melissacf.bsky.social
• PhD student at UTSA in Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching
• Researching disability and entrepreneurship
• Sharing education and disability ideas and info, along with a few stories about being a mom and grad student
• Researching disability and entrepreneurship
• Sharing education and disability ideas and info, along with a few stories about being a mom and grad student
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So many of us are fighting nasty autism disinfo, but we should also be proactive about sharing helpful autism info! Here are 11 ways to help make your autistic person's life easier. (Sometimes this info is helpful for autistic people, too!)
thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/elev... #neurodiversity 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/elev... #neurodiversity 1/
Eleven Ways You Can Make Your Autistic Child's Life Easier
A mini-guide and checklist for parents, to help both them and their autistic kids live the Best Lives Possible.
thinkingautismguide.com
April 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
So many of us are fighting nasty autism disinfo, but we should also be proactive about sharing helpful autism info! Here are 11 ways to help make your autistic person's life easier. (Sometimes this info is helpful for autistic people, too!)
thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/elev... #neurodiversity 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/elev... #neurodiversity 1/
This sounds like a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in working on their PhD and improving the world of special education!
#sped #EduSky #AcademicSky #Education
#sped #EduSky #AcademicSky #Education
I am recruiting a doc student! I am so excited :-D The student would have opportunities to work on IES & Spencer funded projects focused on strengthening the special ed workforce, including Project RESPECT, Project SUSTAIN, Project ONBOARD, & the SPARC Center. Please share widely! Thanks all!
October 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This sounds like a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in working on their PhD and improving the world of special education!
#sped #EduSky #AcademicSky #Education
#sped #EduSky #AcademicSky #Education
"SAMEE, which stands for Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship, helps about 20 people explore and develop self-employment opportunities."
You never know what you are capable of if you never get the opportunity to try it. Love this idea!
#disability #entrepreneurship #self-employment
You never know what you are capable of if you never get the opportunity to try it. Love this idea!
#disability #entrepreneurship #self-employment
SAMEE disability charity helps interns to self-employment
SAMEE helps people who are neurodivergent explore the possibility of self-employment.
www.bbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"SAMEE, which stands for Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship, helps about 20 people explore and develop self-employment opportunities."
You never know what you are capable of if you never get the opportunity to try it. Love this idea!
#disability #entrepreneurship #self-employment
You never know what you are capable of if you never get the opportunity to try it. Love this idea!
#disability #entrepreneurship #self-employment
To celebrate IDEA turning 50, the Teacher Education Division (TED) podcast interviewed Dr. Sheila Bailey. She discusses her professional & personal ties to the world of special ed over the last few decades. Check it out!
#IDEA #disability #sped #Education #EduSky
open.spotify.com/show/3AQijEv...
#IDEA #disability #sped #Education #EduSky
open.spotify.com/show/3AQijEv...
IDEA 50: Special Education Before & During IDEA - Interview with Dr. Sheila Bailey
open.spotify.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
To celebrate IDEA turning 50, the Teacher Education Division (TED) podcast interviewed Dr. Sheila Bailey. She discusses her professional & personal ties to the world of special ed over the last few decades. Check it out!
#IDEA #disability #sped #Education #EduSky
open.spotify.com/show/3AQijEv...
#IDEA #disability #sped #Education #EduSky
open.spotify.com/show/3AQijEv...
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
Love this 😁
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Love this 😁
The Carl the Collector cartoon will feature a non-verbal character who uses an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device to communicate. #RepresentationMatters #autism #disability
Non-Speaking Autistic Character Paolo Joins ‘Carl the Collector’
Upcoming episode marks first time PBS Kids has represented an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device in a show; airs October 13 as during week of new episodes.
www.awn.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Carl the Collector cartoon will feature a non-verbal character who uses an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device to communicate. #RepresentationMatters #autism #disability
Last week I had the opportunity to present research I've worked on at the Division of Career Development and Transition convention. This was a first for me! It was fun to talk to people about what we've been working on. #AcademicSky #DCDT #Transition
October 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Last week I had the opportunity to present research I've worked on at the Division of Career Development and Transition convention. This was a first for me! It was fun to talk to people about what we've been working on. #AcademicSky #DCDT #Transition
Children with disabilities deserve strong oversight & support. Staff eliminations to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) threaten the implementation of IDEA and the rights it protects.📢 Urge Congress to restore OSEP immediately. #Education
Find your reps: ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Find your reps: ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
October 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Children with disabilities deserve strong oversight & support. Staff eliminations to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) threaten the implementation of IDEA and the rights it protects.📢 Urge Congress to restore OSEP immediately. #Education
Find your reps: ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Find your reps: ballotpedia.org/Who_represen...
Apparently acing doctoral coursework is not a reflection of your ability to assist a 6 year old with their homework.
#TheMoreYouKnow #AcademicSky
#TheMoreYouKnow #AcademicSky
a man with a beard is touching his forehead with his hands
Alt: a man with a beard is rubbing his temples on either side of his forehead with his hands while his eyes roll back, indicating that he has a headache
media.tenor.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Apparently acing doctoral coursework is not a reflection of your ability to assist a 6 year old with their homework.
#TheMoreYouKnow #AcademicSky
#TheMoreYouKnow #AcademicSky
Did you know:
-56% of workplace accommodations cost nothing and benefit everyone
-Designing for disability often sparks innovations that improve customer experiences
-Companies that embrace accessibility attract talent, build trust, and outperform their peers
#NDEAM #disability #employment
-56% of workplace accommodations cost nothing and benefit everyone
-Designing for disability often sparks innovations that improve customer experiences
-Companies that embrace accessibility attract talent, build trust, and outperform their peers
#NDEAM #disability #employment
Why Disability Inclusion Is a Business Strategy, Not Charity
Tiffany Yu, Diversability CEO, reveals how disability inclusion fuels growth, trust, and retention. Watch the full podcast episode now.
news.designrush.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Did you know:
-56% of workplace accommodations cost nothing and benefit everyone
-Designing for disability often sparks innovations that improve customer experiences
-Companies that embrace accessibility attract talent, build trust, and outperform their peers
#NDEAM #disability #employment
-56% of workplace accommodations cost nothing and benefit everyone
-Designing for disability often sparks innovations that improve customer experiences
-Companies that embrace accessibility attract talent, build trust, and outperform their peers
#NDEAM #disability #employment
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! #NDEAM
People with disabilities can be an asset to your team! Harvard Business Review says "Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization" Read more here: hbr.org/2023/07/disa...
#disability #employment #HBR
People with disabilities can be an asset to your team! Harvard Business Review says "Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization" Read more here: hbr.org/2023/07/disa...
#disability #employment #HBR
October 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! #NDEAM
People with disabilities can be an asset to your team! Harvard Business Review says "Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization" Read more here: hbr.org/2023/07/disa...
#disability #employment #HBR
People with disabilities can be an asset to your team! Harvard Business Review says "Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization" Read more here: hbr.org/2023/07/disa...
#disability #employment #HBR
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
Oct-National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Theme- "Celebrating Value & Talent." People w/ disabilities bring skills/creativity/perspective that strengthen all workplaces. Hiring barriers/bias shut many out. Raise awareness/challenge bias/promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone.
How and Why to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025 is a time to celebrate the value and talent of workers with disabilities and to take action. Learn how businesses and advocates can create inclusive...
bit.ly
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Oct-National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Theme- "Celebrating Value & Talent." People w/ disabilities bring skills/creativity/perspective that strengthen all workplaces. Hiring barriers/bias shut many out. Raise awareness/challenge bias/promote inclusive practices that benefit everyone.
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
EDDIE Awards bolster entrepreneurs with disabilities roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/09/26/s...
EDDIE Awards bolster entrepreneurs with disabilities
Synergies Work hosts EDDIE Awards, recognizing entrepreneurs with disabilities. Rebecca Rosenberg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year'.
roughdraftatlanta.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
EDDIE Awards bolster entrepreneurs with disabilities roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/09/26/s...
In honor of National Coffee Day, check out the story of Nate and Good Cup Coffee! ☕
I've been lucky enough to try a cup from their mobile coffee cart, and it was fantastic!
#coffee #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #disability #SanAntonio
I've been lucky enough to try a cup from their mobile coffee cart, and it was fantastic!
#coffee #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #disability #SanAntonio
Our Story - Good Cup Coffee Co.
Discover the story behind Good Cup Coffee Co. — a journey of purpose, passion, and a mission to see the good and be the good.
goodcupcoffeeco.com
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In honor of National Coffee Day, check out the story of Nate and Good Cup Coffee! ☕
I've been lucky enough to try a cup from their mobile coffee cart, and it was fantastic!
#coffee #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #disability #SanAntonio
I've been lucky enough to try a cup from their mobile coffee cart, and it was fantastic!
#coffee #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #disability #SanAntonio
Saran Tugsjargal advocated on behalf of special education students for the state disability commission, helping California change the label "emotional disturbance" to "emotional disability".
What a fantastic example of self-advocacy turning into advocacy!
#disability #education #EduSky #sped
What a fantastic example of self-advocacy turning into advocacy!
#disability #education #EduSky #sped
How this teen pushed California to change special education policy
Saran Tugsjargal said the advocacy work she did — first for herself, then on behalf of the 850,000 students in California — has turned into what she hopes will be her life mission.
edsource.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Saran Tugsjargal advocated on behalf of special education students for the state disability commission, helping California change the label "emotional disturbance" to "emotional disability".
What a fantastic example of self-advocacy turning into advocacy!
#disability #education #EduSky #sped
What a fantastic example of self-advocacy turning into advocacy!
#disability #education #EduSky #sped
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience.
Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.
Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.
Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.
Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.
September 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Disability is not separate from humanity. It's a natural part of the human experience.
Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.
Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.
Often times, disabilities can be a part of natural genetic variation.
Celebrating our unique experiences makes us stronger, prepares us for a world full of differences, and promotes community and understanding.
Entrepreneur Showcase: Gracie's Doggie Delights
"Gracie's Doggie Delights is operated by an enterprising young woman with Down Syndrome who loves dogs... Gracie is in charge of packaging and labeling with her three rescue schnauzers playing quality control."
#disability #entrepreneur #downsyndrome
"Gracie's Doggie Delights is operated by an enterprising young woman with Down Syndrome who loves dogs... Gracie is in charge of packaging and labeling with her three rescue schnauzers playing quality control."
#disability #entrepreneur #downsyndrome
a small brown and white dog is laying on a blanket
ALT: a small brown and white dog is laying on a blanket
media.tenor.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Entrepreneur Showcase: Gracie's Doggie Delights
"Gracie's Doggie Delights is operated by an enterprising young woman with Down Syndrome who loves dogs... Gracie is in charge of packaging and labeling with her three rescue schnauzers playing quality control."
#disability #entrepreneur #downsyndrome
"Gracie's Doggie Delights is operated by an enterprising young woman with Down Syndrome who loves dogs... Gracie is in charge of packaging and labeling with her three rescue schnauzers playing quality control."
#disability #entrepreneur #downsyndrome
UTSA's Employ210 program is having their second Job Experience Event. This event is designed for neurodiverse individuals to get hands-on experience during a series of job-training rotations in culinary and catering.
For details and registration, visit Employ210.com/Events.
#SanAntonio #UTSA #job
For details and registration, visit Employ210.com/Events.
#SanAntonio #UTSA #job
September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
UTSA's Employ210 program is having their second Job Experience Event. This event is designed for neurodiverse individuals to get hands-on experience during a series of job-training rotations in culinary and catering.
For details and registration, visit Employ210.com/Events.
#SanAntonio #UTSA #job
For details and registration, visit Employ210.com/Events.
#SanAntonio #UTSA #job
Morgan’s, the nonprofit that provides ultra-accessibility, has started Morgan's Inclusion Institute to help businesses, organizations, and government agencies create spaces for individuals with disabilities through training. Story from @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
#inclusion #business #SanAntonio
#inclusion #business #SanAntonio
Morgan’s Inclusion Institute offers accessibility integration training to companies
Training is available for companies, organizations, government entities, and anyone who integrates accessibility into work and personal spaces.
www.tpr.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Morgan’s, the nonprofit that provides ultra-accessibility, has started Morgan's Inclusion Institute to help businesses, organizations, and government agencies create spaces for individuals with disabilities through training. Story from @texaspublicradio.bsky.social
#inclusion #business #SanAntonio
#inclusion #business #SanAntonio
We often don't think about the mental load it takes to fit into a "regular" school day for students with #autism, #ADHD, and other #disabilities. We may provide accommodations for them, but we should recognize that they are making far more accommodations for us.
#edusky #education #sped
#edusky #education #sped
September 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
We often don't think about the mental load it takes to fit into a "regular" school day for students with #autism, #ADHD, and other #disabilities. We may provide accommodations for them, but we should recognize that they are making far more accommodations for us.
#edusky #education #sped
#edusky #education #sped
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
Watch the latest Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on “The State of K-12 Education" here: www.help.senate.gov/hearings
#senate #education #edusky #k12ed
#senate #education #edusky #k12ed
September 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Watch the latest Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on “The State of K-12 Education" here: www.help.senate.gov/hearings
#senate #education #edusky #k12ed
#senate #education #edusky #k12ed
Reposted by Melissa Cornelius-Freyre
September 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"The decision to dismantle ACL (Administration for Community Living)... threatens to undermine the services that disabled and older individuals receive that enable them to live in their homes and communities."
Read more in the report "Living Independently, Participating Fully"
#disability #ACL
Read more in the report "Living Independently, Participating Fully"
#disability #ACL
New Report Warns of Threats to Independence for People with Disabilities
House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C.
exceptionalchildren.org
September 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"The decision to dismantle ACL (Administration for Community Living)... threatens to undermine the services that disabled and older individuals receive that enable them to live in their homes and communities."
Read more in the report "Living Independently, Participating Fully"
#disability #ACL
Read more in the report "Living Independently, Participating Fully"
#disability #ACL
"...history reminds us that courageous, collective action can create lasting change".
How can we support people with disabilities and their fight for inclusion? Read more here:
www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...
#disability #justice #inclusion
How can we support people with disabilities and their fight for inclusion? Read more here:
www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...
#disability #justice #inclusion
Three Ways to Show Up for Disability Justice
With disability rights under attack, movement leaders are meeting the moment by building better systems rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice for all.
www.rwjf.org
September 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"...history reminds us that courageous, collective action can create lasting change".
How can we support people with disabilities and their fight for inclusion? Read more here:
www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...
#disability #justice #inclusion
How can we support people with disabilities and their fight for inclusion? Read more here:
www.rwjf.org/en/insights/...
#disability #justice #inclusion
