Alice Wong. i could literally teach an entire semester of philosophy of technology & disability through a lens of just her. You should all go spend time with her work. Her essays, podcasts, TV appearances, books, all of it; it is all so good. Good night Alice. Rest in power, pending justice & peace

"The many identities you hold and your lived experiences are not in conflict with each other; they make you sharp, whole, and extraordinary" ~ Alice Wong, Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life Rest easy 🌸🌸🌸

the world is a bit smaller tonight with the death of Alice Wong. if you aren't familiar with who she was please pick up any of her books.

A real loss. Rest in power, Alice Wong.

‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’ —Alice Wong

Part 82 of 200 in historically interesting things to inspire your ttrpg dnd Wheelchair made for Holy Roman Empress Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, 1740.

In the @perkinsvision.bsky.social community and all around the #BlindNewWorld, the #WhiteCane ensures that people can be independent, confident and safe. 🧑‍🦯 Want to learn more? Check out 10 fascinating facts about #WhiteCanes ⬇️

You can disagree and argue as much as you like but the point of evaluating something scientifically is that not every statement should be given equal credence because evidence matters

this is an extremely common and well understood surgery, obviously this was not a real number, but what the fuck healthcare costs are an absurd kabuki theater between insurance and providers and no human being can possibly be expected to manage this shit anyone who says otherwise is lying to you

read this as "enraged citizen" and it didn't even give me pause

Bowie’s innocent, “I have no nefarious intentions whatsoever” look is just precious. #Caturday

My ask of any science enthusiasts who tell the story of Rosalind Franklin: Don't make her life be about the DNA debacle. She died far too young, but she was a promising scientist in her own right, a mentor and scientific author. Not for Watson or Crick, but for her legacy.

Normal People Don’t Want This Shit is running away with the vote tonight

Meet our newest patient here at the Alaska Raptor Center, a Northern Pygmy Owl named King Owlbert by his rescuers. Owlbert arrived with a drooping wing, making flight difficult. We’ve given him a supportive wing wrap, plenty of tasty mice, and time to heal. #small #owls #adorable

Corgi is a free #UDL-based digital graphic organizer helping students think through complex science topics with clarity and support. Grateful to CAST authors Jenna W Gravel, Anne Marie Knokey, and Bryan Dean. Read more: www.datiak12.io/teaching-lea...

extremely same

We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.

This is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a photo of Bowie in the classic Halloween arched black cat pose! #HappyHalloween #BlackCats #ProofOfCat early #Caturday

I’m about to go into a meeting & will be thinking of this thread instead of being disgruntled

Ominous owl

Ticked off tortoise

A visionary 😭

Great ISAAC session from Beth Poss & Mary Katherine Dally on building skills with building blocks. Great ideas about making blocks more accessible to everyone. And yes, I was building a microblock panda while I listened! #AugComm #AAC #BskySpeechies

The ISAAC conference keynote by @yesthattoo.bsky.social was 🔥👏🏻 yesterday. (Highly recommend watching when we get the video replay. Any chance of a transcript @isaacinternational.bsky.social ?) I missed the AM sessions today but looking forward to catching a few this PM. #AugComm #AAC #BskySpeechies

Years ago when I was on SNAP (we called it Link) I would tutor my hairdresser's son in exchange for getting my hair done. I got my teeth cleaned at a student clinic for $10 IIRC and my nails done by a friend in the cosmetology program who always needed people to practice on. Community 101

I subscribed initially because I wanted to support feminist journalism. I renewed because the writing is excellent & insightful (even when it’s about pop culture I haven’t experienced!) & I like talking about it with my friend who I gave the gift membership to.

Great framing.

New blog post! October is AAC Acceptance Month. This month our blog is written by Lucas John, a student and AAC user. Check it out: autisticadvocacy.org/2025/10/a-ty...

I need another cocktail. The Memphis #Grizzlies have been so bad tonight that it took until 7:38 left in the 4th quarter before they scored the 86 points that the Miami Heat had in the first half. 😱

I am giving the keynote for the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) virtual conference, October 27, during the opening ceremonies. That's 11am-12pm US Eastern time, and it's on Zoom. This bit is free but needs you to register for specifically it.

"If a book told you something when you were 15, it will tell it to you again when you’re 50, though you may understand it so differently that it seems you’re reading a whole new book." Happy birthday to Ursula K. Le Guin, born 21st October 1929

This remains the funniest way to hear about an internet outage, though.

A stable, functioning democracy is often unassuming, boring even. Easy to take for granted. But this - millions coming together in a shared public space to insist on their rights as democratic citizens - is a mighty reminder that a proper democracy is something quite incredible and inspiring.

Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states. Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”

[Exit King.]

It’s everywhere! The monthly cheese club box from Jasper Hill Farms included a charming treatise on the alchemy of cheese making & this Curds Not Kings was on the back. #NoKings

Help spread the word about developmental language disorder, a common yet often hidden condition that makes it hard for children to understand what's said to them & to articulate thoughts & feelings. Lots of helpful resources & information at radld.org. #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

#DevLangDis is about difficulties with LANGUAGE, NOT with intelligence. It CAN impact on educational outcomes if needs are not supported. But the right support at the right time is a game-changer 💜💛💜 @moorhouseinstitute.com resources can help! www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-resources/ #DLDday

There was a 'womp' sound from the yard. I looked out the window. Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat. "Oi!" I called. "The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it." Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.

Friday is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) awareness day. Why not join in? Here's how: - You will find lots of information about DLD via the hashtag #DLDday. - Watch our account for updates from the Dara project. - Follow @radld.bsky.social and @wordaware.bsky.social - Visit radld.org

do you guys ever think about how in a better world José Andres could just like. have some restaurants. and instead he’s consistently doing the work we’re supposed to have governments for

Special education isn't a "nice thing to have." It isn't "charity" or doing something to make us feel better. It is a right. The right to a Free Appropriate Public Education is codified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, signed by a Republican president.

Yesterday we received word that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within Dept of Ed (DoEd) was gutted--right now we believe there is no one or nearly no one left. But what does it mean? 1/11

This is beautiful.

Wonderful Jon Cleary show at the Overton Park Shell in #Memphis tonight. I love when my favorite New Orleans musicians make it up the river.

Happy International #AAC #augcomm awareness month! Looking for ways to celebrate? Check out our blog post and download free Awareness Cards in English and Spanish talcaac.com/growing-aac-...

I still see people ask why autistic people like me can't admit to the hell that parenting an autistic kid with higher support needs or "profound" autism supposedly is...

For my next #AACAwareness2025 post I want to highlight the great work being done by @communicationfirst.bsky.social & this video on the Diversity of AAC. #AugComm #SLPeeps #ATchat m.youtube.com/watch?v=XO82...

“They were jolly nice legs.” #RIPJaneGoodall