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disabled, jewish, kitchen witch. sex educator & arty.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply by 3/10 by 6pm EST
March 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
rosesarespread.bsky.social
Just a tip:
Don't ask me (and probably don't ask any other significantly disabled ppl but i can't speak for everyone) if we are interested in some fascist-made brain chip transplant to help us do things.
We literally. just. want. care.
February 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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I know there's been years of disinfo downplaying the flu in order to dismiss COVID as a threat, but both things cause serious illness and are best avoided. This flu wave is no joke. It's a good idea to get this season's flu vaccine (it's not too late), and wear a well-fitting mask like an N95.
February 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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kolorfullust.bsky.social
Things that will NOT prevent you from getting COVID-19 (on their own):

🤯 Social Distancing
🤯 Hand Sanitizer
🤯 Surgical & Cloth Masks
🤯 Vaccination (only prevents severe symptoms)
🤯 Apathy
🤯 Treating disabled people as an “other”
🤯 Nasal Spray/CPC Mouthwash

Wear a KN95 or better mask TODAY.
January 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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drbianca.bsky.social
I created ANTE UP! to fill in some of the numerous gaps in how s ex professionals are trained. Each time I teach I spend at least a week updating it. I know plenty of other s ex ed training programs and professors at universities who don’t do this! This class has had a major overhaul!
Black and white image with small images of tech and media like music notes, mouse, power signals. In center is a circle that reads information above 3 classes in 2025! Jan 28, Apr 9, Aug 11 www.anteuppd.com/mlnn ANTE UP! Media Literacy and Net Neutrality for S ex Professionals 4 AASECT CEs payment plans available
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Chicago resource

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Three graphics with blocked colors in shades of pink and purple and blue. The first graphic reads: Join a care worker/PA database! If you are an in-home careworker who would like your contact info to be available in a database of care workers in Chicago, fill out this form! This database will not be public, but it will be available to anybody who is looking for care and requests the link tinyurl.com/ChiCareWorkerWeb The second graphic reads: For folks seeking care If you're looking for care in your home, share your email in the form tinyurl.com/FindingCareChicago You will receive a link to the database of people who do care work in Chicago, including information about where they are located and what they are comfortable doing. tinyurl.com/FindingCareChicago The third graphic reads: Some notes on this resource: The goal of this database is to connect folks who do care work with people who are looking for care, whether for the short or long term. We hope it can help people create a wider web of support and connections for the long haul. The creators of this database are not available to help with referrals or hiring. Caregivers & care receivers will not be prescreened in any way! You are encouraged to ask each other for any references or community connections that would help with building trust and safety. The demographic info that we request from care workers is meant to help people make an informed decision about who will be providing care for them. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are available to help sustain and expand this resource, email disabledparts@gmail.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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kolorfullust.bsky.social
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Norovirus season is here. With people having been exposed to Coronavirus multiple times, viruses like Norovirus, Flu, & looming H5N1 (bird flu) may trigger other, severe health outcomes .

🧼 Wash hands W/ SOAP
🧽 Disinfect commonly touched surfaces W/ BLEACH
😷 WEAR A MASK
NOROVIRUS & why sanitizers don't work with non-enveloped viruses What is Norovirus? A highly contagious group of viruses, often referred to as food poisoning or a stomach bug. They are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the US, causing between 19-21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis each year. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Symptoms of norovirus include: nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach pain cramps low grade fever muscle pain @unbiasedscipod on Instagram. SPREAD OF NOROVIRUS Norovirus is most commonly spread through food or water that has been contaminated, either through preparation or contaminated surfaces. It can also spread from person to person. Closed, crowded environments such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, daycares, and cruise ships are hotbeds for norovirus outbreaks. Symptoms usually begin 12-48 hours after exposure, and typically last 1-3 days. The virus can continue to shed in your stool for several weeks after recovery. You can be infected with norovirus more than once in your lifetime. ENVELOPED VS. NON-ENVELOPED VIRUSES Viruses are classified according to their structure and composition. Viruses have two main components: the viral genome (RNA or DNA) and a virus coded capsid (shell) that surrounds the genome. Virus particles containing only these two elements are non-enveloped. However, virus particles that contain an extra lipid bilayer membrane surrounding the shell, are considered enveloped. As such, hand sanitizer is not considered an effective treatment in the prevention and spread of norovirus. In order to be effective, sanitizer would need to contain at least 95% ethanol, but most sanitizers contain 40%-80%. Non-enveloped viruses are often called naked viruses, and they are more virulent than enveloped viruses. They are more resistant to heat, dryness, and simple disinfectants. Common non-enveloped viruses are norovirus, enterovirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus. PREVENTION Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water is the best prevention! You should wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers, before preparing, eating, or handling food, and before giving yourself or someone else medicine. You should also disinfect surfaces that may have been contaminated. Wash fruits and veggies before eating. When traveling, make sure to take precautions and disinfect contact surfaces. STAY HOME While symptomatic and 2-3 days afterwards, you should stay home from work/school, avoid contact with others, avoid handling food, and continue washing your hands thoroughly. If you or someone in your household is vomiting or has diarrhea, it's important to clean AND disinfect. Make sure to wash your hands after!
January 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
rosesarespread.bsky.social
Gonna use my first post here to let ppl know that hand sanitizer won't kill Norovirus, icymi.
January 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM