In other news, we wanted to point out @SGAC's grant program to cover the medical assessment costs for members applying to be an ESA astronaut. The application deadline has unfortunately passed, but we admire the program! #JustSpaceTalk https://twitter.com/SGAC/status/1389490216939966466?s=20
Lowering barriers to entry, like the costs of getting the required medical assessment certification, helps increase the accessibility of space and the diversity of our astronaut corps. What other hidden costs and barriers could be targeted with grants? #JustSpaceTalk
Of course, the medical assessment itself is a barrier to entry, one that ESA itself is targeting with its new "parastronaut" program, accepting applications from candidates with a lower limb deficiency, leg difference, or short height. #JustSpaceTalk https://twitter.com/AuerSusan/status/1361681404753494027?s=20
As @LauraForczyk ponders in this excellent thread, what other disabilities are currently seen as disqualifying for astronauts, but could be addressed with better accessibility design and tech in space? #JustSpaceTalk https://twitter.com/LauraForczyk/status/1362131457653800961?s=20
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