Save the date!!!! 📢 Intersections of Sociology with Crip Theory, Critical Disability Studies, and Mad Studies. One-day hybrid symposium for researchers and community members. 11th June 9.30 - 4.30 Centenary Building, University of Southampton, SO17 1BJ. And online! #MadCrip2025 #AutRes

Protest details: Parliament Square This Saturday 1pm Meeting Point: Boadicea and Her Daughters Statue We need a huge turnout to show that we will not stand by while rights are taken from our family. Reach out to everyone you know. Bring signs, energy, and most importantly, bring your voice.

The petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

I am really saddened by the level of vitriol and hatred being directed toward the trans community. We are losing our common humanity. How hard is it to treat people with kindness and respect? Trans people are human beings — and they deserve to live in dignity like anyone else.

#SowingASeedSunday This week’s comes from Diane Abbott’s book A Woman Like Me. “Even if you don’t always make the biggest waves of change in your own lifetime, it is important to keep fighting for the causes you believe in.”

#SowingASeedSunday This week’s comes from Sonny Jane Wise book We’re All Neurodiverse. “When it comes to a paradigm shift, our language is very important because it reflects the lens we are using and the principles we are upholding.”

#SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This week’s comes from me. “Imagine what we could achieve if we moved away from an individualistic approach and formed coalitions and worked together in collaboration!?”

I use a kindle, mainly for convenience. But also not knowing the alternatives and how they work. I don't like giving my money to Amazon. So, can anyone give me any info on alternatives please? Devices and ebooks and where to buy? Functionality of devices, pros/cons? Thanks

Welcome to another #SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This week’s comes from Audre Lorde. “There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.”

#SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This weeks book is White Tears Brown Scars by Ruby Hamad. “How people are represented matters because it is in popular media that our social world is both constructed and reflected back at us.”

I don't need any more books right now, but this is a great offer that may interest others. Whilst I try and resist adding more to my collection 😂

#SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This weeks comes from The Good Ally by Nova Reid “Every intentional action you take has a ripple effect.”

There I was trying not to buy any new books this year, currently have 50 unread I'working through, but couldn't resist that offer.

#SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This weeks comes from So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo. “Intersectionality, and the necessity of considering intersectionality, applies to more than just our social justice efforts.”

#SowingASeedSunday Every thought is like a seed that grows and becomes a part of our reality. This weeks comes from Dr Seuss and it makes up part of my tattoo in memory of friends & family. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory”

A good friend of mine: @autismadvocate.co.uk needs a mobility scooter. We're not quite at our target yet! Any shares and donations are appreciated www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

#BIPOC voices are often missing from autistic spaces, so here is a BIPOC starter pack! 😊 go.bsky.app/TtXfpAt #racialequality #antiracism The image of autism as “only white boys” leads to underdiagnosis, discrimination & isolation for many Our autistic community is much more diverse than that! ❤️

#SowingASeedSunday This weeks comes from So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo “Every day you are given opportunities to make the world better, by making yourself a little uncomfortable and asking, “who doesn’t have this same freedom or opportunity that I’m enjoying now?”

This is a fab list and it’s an honour to be included. Thank you for putting this together Helen 🩵

It includes: 🎄 A round up of neurodivergent-affirming resources for the festive period 👩‍💻 100 online events, webinars, CPD and training courses ♾️ Links to dozens of pieces on neurodiversity and neurodivergent lives 📈 Latest research and resources jadefarrington.substack.com/p/neurodiver...

Sowing a Seed Sunday. This weeks comes from So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo “Try to remember that the alternative to not being made aware of your privilege (no matter how it may sting) is your continued participation in the oppression of others.” #SowingASeedSunday

If you aren’t sure how to make (or didn’t know about making) your posts here on @bsky.app work for disabled folks, here’s A Guide to Basic Accessibility on Social Media with Easy, Actionable Ways to Make Your Content More Inclusive. From Access Living: www.accessliving.org/newsroom/gui...

Winter Holiday Event MUSIC - SOMATIC SELF CARE - CONVERSATION FREE and by donation! Link to book and learn more is via Eventbrite in comments. #community #autistic #ADHD #AuDHD

Okay I've actually started an AAC Users list 'cause we need one - a) who should I add; I'm struggling to add people to a list despite wanting to put it together b) if you're on here and want off I can remove bsky.app/profile/tutt...

Worried about going to your GP? We’re running free Seeking Support From Your GP Zoom workshops . Find out what you’re able to ask your GP for, hear what your rights are at the GP, and what you can do if you have problems at your GP surgery. Sign up for a workshop: https://buff.ly/3OmftJk #Trans

My first week on Bluesky 1/ I feel like I have found my space. More people here seem to share my passions and want to “do the work” to challenge thinking, privilege and the many social injustices. All with a willingness to engage in conversations and sit in discomfort and unpack it.

Welcome to another Sowing a Seed Sunday. This weeks comes from So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo “ How do our social justice efforts so often fail to help the most vulnerable in our populations?” #SowingASeedSunday

A post for #AntiRacist books that I’ve read. In this post I will be centering authors of the global majority. If you add any please do the same. If you add images please include alt text. This will grow as I have many more on my to read list.

A post for Neurodiversity related books I’ve read. In this post I will be centering #ActuallyAutistic and otherwise Neurodivergent authors & neuroaffirming books. If you add any please do the same. If you add images please include alt text. This will grow as I have many more on my to read list.

ND adults, please help me with some research for my next book. I want to hear about your experiences of burnout as a neurodivergent adult (esp when autistic, ADHD, PDA, AuDHD) docs.google.com/forms/d/1OyE...

Until proper bookmarks (I hope!), you can reply to a post with a pin and follow this feed that tracks all your pins. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Some resources on #monotropism and work: monotropism.org/in-practice/...

When people understand #Monotropism you can thrive in the workplace. I am privileged that my boss gets it and allows me the time and space I need to get into monotropic flow. The more people understand #Monotropism the better accommodated workplaces can be.

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas is 44 pages & covers many different aspects of the festive period. @not-so-nt.bsky.social shares his experience of going away - and how a clear itinerary and advance planning made this possible. It's free to download at subscribepage.io/tO5Rvl

This is life long work and commitment. To challenge systemic oppressions we have to be able to challenge our whiteness and privilege.

How do we as a collective make the Neurodiversity Movement more inclusive? #AntiRacism & #Intersectionality needs to be at the forefront. We need to challenge the systemic privileges we unconsciously benefit from daily. How often do you “check your privilege?” That is where we can learn.

Adding that I only repost images with alt text. Inclusivity and accessibility is important! You can set up reminders by going to Settings > Accessibility and turning on Require alt text before posting. If you don't have the ability to use alt text, tag #alt4me & someone will help add it for you

Trying to build a starter kit for Black Europe and Afropean scholars and activists - but many ppl I can think of are not (yet) on blusky. I need HELP 🖤 @eraldo.bsky.social @tnflorvil.bsky.social @afropean.bsky.social @historianmemory.bsky.social @camillahawth.bsky.social @jeannetteoho.bsky.social

About alt text for new Blueskyers: In settings turn on "require alt text" under "accessibility." Then, whenever you post a photo, just add a short description of the photo. For people with low vision or who are blind, alt text is read by their screen reader, so they know what the image is. 🤩

Neurodivergent professionals, do you want to join me and others in promoting the reality of autistic burnout and help other professionals understand? Please consider joining the Autistic burnout network. www.autisticadvocate.co.uk/autistic-bur...

PSA for newbies: Please include ALT text on your images. This is an inclusive space for blind and visually impaired people. Don't arrive late to the party and ignore a bunch of people. Also, please share this skeet, rather than liking it, to ensure the message gets delivered. Thanks!

“Wait a candy cane minute” we can do Christmas differently and that’s ok! A great guide, many ND families will feel seen. NT professionals & family members can learn a lot and have a fabulous neuroinclusive Christmas for all!

Anyone interested in learning about #autism from an #actuallyAutistic perspective might like to follow the new #monotropism feed and/or user, @monotropism.bsky.social. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Welcome to another Sowing a Seed Sunday. This weeks comes from So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo “ If intersectionality makes all of our social justice efforts so much better, why isn’t it a more prominent part of our social justice movements?” #SowingASeedSunday