Meredith Peruzzi
@meredith.cc
Queer deaf PhD student in museum studies; adjunct history professor; museum accessibility consultant. Critical disability theorist supporting the radical model. r/AH mod. Genderqueer. Pado 🌊
On the birdsite, I was @etoile.
http://meredith.cc
On the birdsite, I was @etoile.
http://meredith.cc
If you're coming to LAcon and want info about accessibility, email me at the address below! I'm not going to spam you!
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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 AM
If you're coming to LAcon and want info about accessibility, email me at the address below! I'm not going to spam you!
I just backed Coffeey Cat New CAT CAFE in VA on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/cof...
Coffeey Cat New CAT CAFE in VA
Coffeey Cat is a new cat cafe opening in Northern VA! Our goal is a cozy cafe where people relax, enjoy coffee, and connect with cats!
www.kickstarter.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I just backed Coffeey Cat New CAT CAFE in VA on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/cof...
Hey friends - are any of you on Focusmate? I think it would be nifty to match with people I already know. I'd like to follow more people so maybe our sessions will link up.
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Hey friends - are any of you on Focusmate? I think it would be nifty to match with people I already know. I'd like to follow more people so maybe our sessions will link up.
Well, that'll teach me to check the settings of a new app before using it. Lost my last work session on my PhD because I didn't realize auto-save wasn't turned on. Back at it...
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Well, that'll teach me to check the settings of a new app before using it. Lost my last work session on my PhD because I didn't realize auto-save wasn't turned on. Back at it...
I can't read books anymore. I can't get through them at any reasonable pace. I checked out Tim Curry's memoir from the library, and I love it, but I can only read a little at a time and it drives me batty. Maybe I should try audiobooks again? Being deaf they're nigh-impossible but so is print...
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
I can't read books anymore. I can't get through them at any reasonable pace. I checked out Tim Curry's memoir from the library, and I love it, but I can only read a little at a time and it drives me batty. Maybe I should try audiobooks again? Being deaf they're nigh-impossible but so is print...
My Popsocket Pocketable has actually split its plastic, and they don't make them anymore. I cannot find anywhere to buy one. Why would they get rid of such a perfect product?!
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 AM
My Popsocket Pocketable has actually split its plastic, and they don't make them anymore. I cannot find anywhere to buy one. Why would they get rid of such a perfect product?!
About the iPhone Pocket, copied from Apple dot com:
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
About the iPhone Pocket, copied from Apple dot com:
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
"Inspired by the concept of 'a piece of cloth,' its singular 3D-knitted construction is designed to fit any iPhone as well as all pocketable items."
In the words of Dave Barry, I am NOT making this up.
Reposted by Meredith Peruzzi
Having a unique ORCID identifier is one way for academics to distinguish themselves from other researchers with the same name, but a far simpler solution would be for the bigger one to consume the smaller one.
November 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Having a unique ORCID identifier is one way for academics to distinguish themselves from other researchers with the same name, but a far simpler solution would be for the bigger one to consume the smaller one.
Dear Americans, please go vote today. Lives are depending on you.
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Dear Americans, please go vote today. Lives are depending on you.
The internet rabbit hole has given me a complete history of the MTM Enterprises logo, and if you ever watched the Mary Tyler Moore Show or any other MTM productions, you might enjoy this too:
youtu.be/cB-KpzIOc0U?...
youtu.be/cB-KpzIOc0U?...
MTM Enterprises Logo History (#562)
YouTube video by DellFan Productions
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October 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The internet rabbit hole has given me a complete history of the MTM Enterprises logo, and if you ever watched the Mary Tyler Moore Show or any other MTM productions, you might enjoy this too:
youtu.be/cB-KpzIOc0U?...
youtu.be/cB-KpzIOc0U?...
Remember Catz? I don't think I've thought about them in 20 years but I sure remember!
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Remember Catz? I don't think I've thought about them in 20 years but I sure remember!
The latest reason not to trust AI:
"On the West Wing, @marleematlin.bsky.social had a recurring role as Laurie Bey, a deaf bank robber who takes the town sheriff hostage in one episode. She later became a regular cast member and her character even went on to be elected mayor."
On WHAT, ChatGPT?
"On the West Wing, @marleematlin.bsky.social had a recurring role as Laurie Bey, a deaf bank robber who takes the town sheriff hostage in one episode. She later became a regular cast member and her character even went on to be elected mayor."
On WHAT, ChatGPT?
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The latest reason not to trust AI:
"On the West Wing, @marleematlin.bsky.social had a recurring role as Laurie Bey, a deaf bank robber who takes the town sheriff hostage in one episode. She later became a regular cast member and her character even went on to be elected mayor."
On WHAT, ChatGPT?
"On the West Wing, @marleematlin.bsky.social had a recurring role as Laurie Bey, a deaf bank robber who takes the town sheriff hostage in one episode. She later became a regular cast member and her character even went on to be elected mayor."
On WHAT, ChatGPT?
I went to Six Flags America today, by myself, for one last time before they close it. I've been going for nearly 40 years. In all that time I never once had to visit First Aid - until today.
Got stung multiple times by a wasp mid rollercoaster ride. 0/10, can't recommend. First Aid though - 10/10!
Got stung multiple times by a wasp mid rollercoaster ride. 0/10, can't recommend. First Aid though - 10/10!
October 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I went to Six Flags America today, by myself, for one last time before they close it. I've been going for nearly 40 years. In all that time I never once had to visit First Aid - until today.
Got stung multiple times by a wasp mid rollercoaster ride. 0/10, can't recommend. First Aid though - 10/10!
Got stung multiple times by a wasp mid rollercoaster ride. 0/10, can't recommend. First Aid though - 10/10!
When I see a disability org advertise they'll provide ASL/CART for "full participation" in a fellowship, and no deaf people are selected, it makes me feel like they didn't want to spend that money after all.
October 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
When I see a disability org advertise they'll provide ASL/CART for "full participation" in a fellowship, and no deaf people are selected, it makes me feel like they didn't want to spend that money after all.
Where is the Grammarly setting to reject person-first language? I wrote "disabled visitors" and that's what I want. 🙄
October 14, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Where is the Grammarly setting to reject person-first language? I wrote "disabled visitors" and that's what I want. 🙄
What are pomegranates if not edible fidget toys?
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
What are pomegranates if not edible fidget toys?
Reposted by Meredith Peruzzi
Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11
October 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11
I don't know much about Bad Bunny but I'm into whatever pisses the other side off
October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I don't know much about Bad Bunny but I'm into whatever pisses the other side off
I hate when Lyft drivers have marked themselves deaf when they're not. I think it's usually by mistake, but I get all excited for nothing.
September 28, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I hate when Lyft drivers have marked themselves deaf when they're not. I think it's usually by mistake, but I get all excited for nothing.
For the first time ever I've had side effects from the flu shot. I've been utterly miserable for over 24 hours.
STILL WORTH IT.
STILL WORTH IT.
September 24, 2025 at 12:44 AM
For the first time ever I've had side effects from the flu shot. I've been utterly miserable for over 24 hours.
STILL WORTH IT.
STILL WORTH IT.
Reposted by Meredith Peruzzi
It’s hilarious to me that they think “antifa” is like an official group with a secret headquarters instead of a political orientation/philosophy against fascism. Like it’s not the League of Women Voters or the United Way you idiots.
September 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It’s hilarious to me that they think “antifa” is like an official group with a secret headquarters instead of a political orientation/philosophy against fascism. Like it’s not the League of Women Voters or the United Way you idiots.
Meanwhile the Deaflympics start in two months in Tokyo!
Japanese organizers admit public awareness of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya "needs to be higher" as they look to ramp up interest one year before the start of the sporting spectacular.
Japan seeks to ramp up Asian Games buzz with one year to go
Host Japan hopes next year's event will make a splash similar to that of the pandemic-delayed 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Meanwhile the Deaflympics start in two months in Tokyo!
Excited to see that the defunct hivtravel .org website has relaunched as Positive Destinations - with up-to-date information for HIV+ travelers and migrants around the world! So happy this resource is back in action.
www.positivedestinations.info
www.positivedestinations.info
Home
Information and Advocacy on Travelling and Relocating with HIV
hivtravel.org
September 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Excited to see that the defunct hivtravel .org website has relaunched as Positive Destinations - with up-to-date information for HIV+ travelers and migrants around the world! So happy this resource is back in action.
www.positivedestinations.info
www.positivedestinations.info
My doctor sent me a 30-min video to watch about an upcoming treatment plan. The video does not have captions.
What the hell, Kaiser?
What the hell, Kaiser?
September 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My doctor sent me a 30-min video to watch about an upcoming treatment plan. The video does not have captions.
What the hell, Kaiser?
What the hell, Kaiser?
Wait, do people call the airport DIA instead of DEN because they still remember when DEN meant Stapleton, and they're using DIA to differentiate the two, even 30 years after the change? 🤔
a squirrel is standing in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
Alt: a squirrel is standing in front of a chalkboard with math equations on it
media.tenor.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wait, do people call the airport DIA instead of DEN because they still remember when DEN meant Stapleton, and they're using DIA to differentiate the two, even 30 years after the change? 🤔