Mary Judge Diegert, EdD (@MDJudge) profile picture

Advocate for rheumatic diseases, T1D and disability. Doctor of Education.

Rochester, NY
Joined October 2011
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
38,000 retweets, 115,000 likes and 3.6 million views for this video, which falsely claims to show Venezuelans thanking the US for detaining Nicolas Maduro. But the video is a combination of AI-generated clips that was first posted on TikTok. It's not real.
Venezuelans are crying on their knees thanking Trump and America for freeing them from Nicolas Maduro I added English subtitles so you can understand them “The people cry for their freedom, thanks to the United States for freeing us” “The hero, thank you Donald Trump”
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Video generado con IA. La placa de los vehículos en el video no corresponde a los que se utilizan en Venezuela. Histórico de placas es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matr%C3%A… Placa vigente intt.gob.ve/inttweb/?p=139…
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
#BillsMafia let’s get this for @DionsDreamers and our #Shnowman #WPMOYChallenge @DDawkins66 RT today and it counts twice
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Let's go #BillsMafia ! Happy New Year! Keep voting! #WPMOYChallenge @DDawkins66
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
#BillsMafia I need your help 😳Hit the RT to cast your vote and bump me up to 1st place to support Dion’s Dreamers ⛄️ #WPMOYChallenge @DDawkins66
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Handicap parking spaces are reserved for individuals with disabilities who rely on them for safe and accessible access to businesses, services, and daily activities. Parking in a handicap space without proper authorization can prevent someone from safely exiting and entering their vehicle. Our deputies enforce handicap parking laws, not to issue citations, but to protect accessibility, dignity, and fairness for all members of our community.
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Way to go! McQuaid senior Wes Warren saw a man collapse on the sidewalk in Webster. He ran over to help the unconscious man, started CPR and helped save the man’s life! West Webster FD honored Wes and the first responders who all helped that day. 👏 @SPECNews1ROC #CPR
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Using intelligence tests for special-ed placement: Why do so many schools rely on an outdated tool? slate.com/human-interest/202…
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Join @thinkcollegeICI, @MDJudge, Derrick Wesley, @DrBBarrio, Carla Johnson, and @_danhabib for a free Zoom panel discussion about access to college for students with intellectual disability and supporting successful transitions! Register Now! na.eventscloud.com/781252
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
It is Invisible Disabilities Week! Nearly 10% of people in the US have a disability that is not apparent. Check out @ICInclusion #DisabilityHistory & Employment Month Calendar for more facts: buff.ly/45iY5v3 #NDEAM
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Last year, I was offered a job even after disclosing a stage IV cancer diagnosis. Highlighting the very best of workplace acceptance and culture. But today, my husband unexpectedly had a job offer rescinded after letting the company know he may need 2 days off, a month after starting to help me recover from a possible minor surgery. We’re both software engineers and both companies are in the healthcare space. The response he received highlights the discrimination that not only many patients face but also their caregivers. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disheartened and frustrated by their response. When faced with the choice, be company A not company B. We’ve faced bigger hurdles and come out on top, so on we go. In other news, if anyone is looking to hire a talented software engineer w/experience in healthcare. I know a guy 😉 Here’s a photo of us on my birthday this year. We celebrated with a hackathon building tools/apps for cancer patients. Yes, that was my actual birthday request. Things get real nerdy around here.
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
For those of us with ADHD, the shame of its impact on our lives can be overwhelming. It's like we inhabit a secret world, somehow managing to find a way to keep things going, despite the simplest tasks feeling gargantuan. Most people don't understand this. I don't blame them for not understanding it; I just think they would be shocked if they could get a glimpse into how we think and live.
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
So they ban my book from young readers, confuse me with @oprah , fail to specify what parts of my poetry they object to, refuse to read any reviews, and offer no alternatives…Unnecessary #bookbans like these are on the rise, and we must fight back 👊🏿 DONATE here: instagram.com/linking/fundra…
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Excellent article on the negative impact the Medicaid work requirements in the House-passed debt ceiling bill would have on persons with disabilities and family caregivers.
How the House GOP's #Medicaid work requirements would hit family caregivers and people with #disabilities who can work only part-time: forbes.com/sites/howardgleck…
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
So reporters.. for many people "woke" means Black people. Or more likely--a racist slur. So maybe do a better job in interviews when people talk about 'wokeness' mmkay?
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
me walking into the cinema trying to sneak in all my snacks
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
How quickly someone answers you is rarely a sign of how much they care about you. Delayed replies to emails, texts, and calls are often symptoms of being overwhelmed. Unless it's urgent, the true test of a relationship isn't the speed of response. It's the quality of attention.
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
In hard times, people don't want to be told to look on the bright side. They want to know you're on their side. Even if you can't help them feel better, you can always help them feel seen. The best way to support others is not to cheer them up. It's to show up. #GivingTuesday
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
Tests like the LSAT disproportionately exclude disabled folks from the profession. We hope changes like these continue as we make the legal profession more equitable and inclusive. #LawTwitter #DisabilityTwitter #CripTheLaw
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
3 feet of snow is caused by radio stations that play Christmas music on November 1st.
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Mary Judge Diegert, EdD retweeted
I can't stop laughing at this... Even though it's so painfully true! 🤣 From @themightysite. No joke, I hear these weekly, fam. Meditation: brain lesion cure. Herbs: fatigue cure. Don't offer health advice to disabled folks. 🖕🏽 #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #PainAwarenessMonth
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