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Femme de Chem has a new ongoing project! I am compiling a list of organizations and programs for anyone with a disability who is interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Professionals in the field, college and high school students, teachers, and parents will be able to find potential organizations, networking opportunities, and funding for research.
This is an ongoing project, and I will continue to add things to the list as I come across them.
Read moreDoes the idea of dating someone who is DeafBlind send chills of fear down your spine because you're imagining an evening with Helen Keller? Whether you’re hearing, hard of hearing, d/Deaf, or blind nearly everyone has misconceptions about dating DeafBlind people. If you’ve met someone you think you have a connection with or have been matched up through the internet or friends, don’t let the fear of the unknown stop you from meeting someone great. I explain the basics to anyone considering a relationship with a DeafBlind person.
Read moreDescription: Kit is standing with her hair in a braid over one shoulder, holding a set of braille dungeon and dragon dice. Behind her is a blue background with a picture of the TARDIS on the wall.
After a month of vlogging I decided it was time for an introduction video about why there needs to be a place for Science resources for students with disabilities, stigma, and who am I anyway? I talk about how I became legally blind, hard of hearing, about my guide dog, and some of my geeky and non-geeky hobbies! One edit, I have moderate hearing loss, not mild.
In the first episode of Femme de Chem Chats, Kit debunks myths and stereotypes surrounding late deafened young adults. She covers learning ASL, fitting in, and what it is like to try to incorporate hearing loss into young adulthood.
