Hey all!
Disclaimer: This is not a typical mutual aid post. I would take a serious financial hit from these costs, but what it would destroy is a block of savings I have set aside for an emergency evacuation from Canada (i.e. my health collapses and my family must come get me).
I am inches from finishing my degree, but I am running up against extremely costly institutional deadlines. I still owe UBC more than $1000 for summer term that must be paid before I can register for winter term. Winter term session 1’s tuition is around a little over $3000. I will likely be able to recoup some of this if I am able to finish in the first few weeks of September. Which is entirely possible! I am very close to being done, however poorly I finish. I am so fucking close.
The past three years have been one hardship after another. I’ve survived academic ableism, the eugenics of public health in multiple epi/pandemics, and even COVID-19 twice while clinically extremely vulnerable. I also survived an abusive relationship, severe autistic and ADHD burnout, and the severe flareup of my CPTSD. And in spite of all the violence laden upon me, I am so fucking close to getting this degree.
The significant costs are also delaying my ability to purchase important equipment for my disabilities, namely a walker and CPAP that I can be reimbursed for, but require a significant outlay of funds first.
The costs I am trying to cover are below. If you have found my work worthwhile, feel particularly passionate about helping a disabled queer grad student finish their history degree and move on with their activism, writing, and life, or just want to help, I would be very grateful. I know that this is my second time trying to crowdfund significant funds this year and understand if people want to spread their contributions around.
Also, if you would like to hire me to give a workshop, talk, or write a piece for you or your organization, you can find my rates here: Hannah’s rates.
| Cost | Amount (CAD) | Due/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overdue Summer Tuition | $1,359.82 | Due immediately (cannot register for next term without it) |
| Winter Term Session 1 Tuition | $3,904.44 | -Have just over $1000 in scholarships for this -May be able to avoid paying until the end of September -May not be full cost by that point |
| Walker (upfront cost) | $500-800 | 80% will be reimbursed (hopefully) by insurance |
| Student Visa Renewal | $150 | |
| Work Visa Fee | $255 |
Ways you can help:
Hire me!
Check out my CV’s highlights and find my rates here.
I’m a skilled EDI specialist with workshops on disability, universal design for learning, and crip academic culture.
I can also write for you! Want a hot take on disability, culture, queerness, and medical politics? I’m your femme!
Need a marker for your course or a sensitivity reader for your published piece? Maybe a consultant for a report you’re putting together? I can do all that and more. ❤
Loan*
*for medical equipment only & only from friends
For things I’m likely to be reimbursed for, I’m open to short term loans but only from friends in line with crip care and ethics.
hannah sullivan facknitz 
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