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Wendy Torres
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Believer ✝️ Proud mother of 2 blessings, Senior Instructional and Digital Accessibility Specialist at Coppin State University, Adjunct, USMC Veteran, ASAN, A11y🇵🇷

Yes, accessibility is a civil right.❤️

Love to teach🎓
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Somebody give Max some hair gel please! #FigureSkating #Olympics
February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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WEPA!🇵🇷
February 9, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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Performative accessibility is just that …performative
February 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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With All text….Still dreaming aren’t we all
A four-panel cartoon from PhD Comics. In the first panel, two academics sit with coffee. One says, “I had a dream the other day that my research made the world a better place.” In the second panel, a group of people read printed papers, with the caption, “I dreamt that my papers were read by millions of people…” In the third panel, hands of different skin tones shake over an image of the Earth, with the caption, “…and that my ideas were so revolutionary, they inspired peace and equality for all.” In the final panel, back with the two academics, one asks, “Then you woke up?” The other replies, “Nope. Still dreaming.”
February 4, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Here is the full image description (check alt text) “Liam is not the only child subjected to this treatment.”
Alt text: Screenshot of a social media post by Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, shown with a blue verified checkmark next to her name and a small circular profile photo of her in front of a U.S. flag. The post contains a long statement about the detention and court-ordered release of a five-year-old child and his father. The statement reads: “I am relieved that a federal judge has ordered the immediate release of five-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos and his father. The court’s ruling makes clear what never should have been in question: this child’s detention was unlawful, unjustified, and deeply harmful. In his opinion, the judge delivered a pointed reminder that the Constitution is not optional. He rejected the use of administrative warrants, condemned the government’s disregard for basic constitutional principles, and made clear that traumatizing a child has no place in a nation that claims to be governed by the rule of law. What I witnessed at the Dilley Detention Center deeply was alarming. A preschooler who was lethargic, not eating, and asking only for his mother and his school does not happen by accident — it is a direct consequence of this administration’s actions. Unfortunately, Liam is not the only child subjected to this treatment. Let me be clear: this ruling does not erase the trauma inflicted on Liam or his family. Accountability must follow. I will continue to conduct oversight to ensure the Constitution is upheld.” The background of the post is white with black text, formatted in multiple paragraphs.
February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Reposted by Wendy Torres
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Check out this virtual training on disability advocacy and action. The National Disability Leadership Series is for disabled young adults (age 18-30), family members of disabled youth, or professionals who work with disabled youths. More info: drive.google.com/file/d/1wf11...
NatlDisabilityLeadershipSeries_public.pdf
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Here is the full statement for the alt text.
We know what we saw. We know what we are seeing. We know what they are trying to do.
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti "We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the 'hero' term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Reposted by Wendy Torres
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“Please get the truth out about our son.”

Alex Pretti, a VA ICU nurse, was killed by ICE while trying to protect a woman being assaulted.

Trump calls him a “monster” and “domestic terrorist.”

Trust your own eyes. Unlike Trump, the video doesn’t lie.
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti.
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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And expect us to buy the lie that he was dangerous and that they were afraid for their lives. It was six against 1.
January 25, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Make it make sense…..
The cartoon sponge bob square pants looking confused
January 24, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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Accessibility isn’t about compliance. Accessibility is about people. David Dame makes this potently clear in his post 👇🏽

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#accessibility #inclusivedesign #leadership #productmaking #disabilityinclusion #innovation | David Dame ♿️
What the world loses without accessibility A world without accessibility would look efficient on the surface and broken underneath. More than 1.3 billion people, about 16 percent of the global popul...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Test them out yourself using these score cards: web2accessibility.weebly.com
My Site
Web 2. Tools Accessibility
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January 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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There is a distant difference. When something is digitally accessible, it can be navigated, used and enjoyed by everyone with or without assistive technology. Many EdTech tools fall short of the mark.
January 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Saw a post on LinkedIn about EdTech tools with the headline “ A+ List for Accessibility “ and immediately cringed. First the poster they were sharing did not have good color contrast and several of the tools they shared have “accessibility features” but are not digitally accessible.
January 21, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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I think… a good first step.

Accessories in this pack can be used by any Barbie so that’s a win… hopefully they can follow up with a pack with just the accessories.

Fantastic to see Mattel are working with community groups like ASAN… Shame the reporting from guardian is very medical model focused
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Autistic Barbie - Any thoughts +/-?
The doll’s eye gaze is slightly to one side, she has hands that you can flap, an AAC device, fidget spinner & flat shoes.
Very stereotyped.
I think broadening the range of accessories to use with any Barbie would be better?

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Mattel launches its first autistic Barbie
Company says doll is the latest expansion of its commitment to representation and inclusion
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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I think this is a big win because representation matters. Not perfect, but a great positive step.
January 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Proud of the work we are doing at Coppin State to champion Digital
Accessibility! #CoppinProud

Coppin State University: Leading with Accessibility Long Before Title II

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Coppin State University: Leading with Accessibility Long Before Title II
By integrating Anthology Ally into LMS workflows, Coppin State has improved the learning experience for all students.
www.anthology.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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So Mike Tirico apparently has NFL super powers because he jinxed both of the kickers! 🤯
January 5, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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As a life long commanders fan, I understand your pain. At this rate, I got to send the team my therapy bill.
January 5, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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Full dissertation draft done!!!! It has been sent to my editor for review before I send it to my chair. May 2026 commencement here I come!
a man wearing a sweater with a horse on it stands in front of a door with a wreath on it
Alt: a man wearing a sweater with a horse on it stands in front of a door with a wreath on it and does a fun happy dance of celebration
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January 2, 2026 at 12:50 AM
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Chapter 4 done! Being on Chapter 5!
December 31, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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Currently playing “The final countdown” on repeat as I finish Chapter 4 of my dissertation! #DoingTheDoctorate
a purple background with the words the final countdown below it
Alt: a purple background with the words the final countdown below it . The band rocks on!
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December 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Adjunct professor by day.
Dissertation writer by night.
This is what academia will do to you in the final stretch — even Santa isn’t safe.
#AcademicHumor #DissertationLife #AdjunctLife
Four-panel comic set outdoors in winter. Two adults wearing coats, scarves, and gloves stand outside holding cups of coffee and talking. Panel 1: One character says, “I’m telling you, he keeps a list of people he likes and dislikes…” Panel 2: The other character responds, “He’s got elves slaving away all year doing menial tasks for little or no pay…” Panel 3: The first character continues, “He always wears the same vest and he only shows up once a year.” Panel 4: The second character reacts with surprise and says, “Santa Claus is a professor!!” The first character replies, “Ho, Ho, Ho? It’s the null hypothesis!” The joke humorously compares Santa Claus to an academic, using traits associated with faculty work and research culture.
December 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I passed it along to my colleagues and they loved it.
December 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Congratulations 🎉
December 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM