They have excellent resources to learn many languages, too. This thread lists the other languages and some resources for Spanish. And they include grammar, vocabulary, videos for "ear training", cultural aspects of the languages, etc. Really impressive. bsky.app/profile/prop...

A decade later, I still think this is the best video on whether or not to italicize words in non-English languages when writing in English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=24gC...

One of the hardest things about being disabled is how often people judge that as laziness or you not caring

Yellow rattle by our tiny pond. But a much bigger pond is on its way and it's possible I'm just a bit excited. 🥳

I haven't shared any #embroidery for a while, because I was busy creating some for my wedding! Each hoop is a table name, and each is based on a holiday and an animal we saw (and photographed) on that holiday. The majority are, of course, #butterflies or #moths.

had to do a little photoshoot with a finished copy!!!! 🐦‍⬛ Awakened is out on June 10th and available to pre-order here: linktr.ee/lauracelliott

And finally, something open access which offers information and ideas intersectional with the unpaid carers' role. www.thebookseller.com/comment/quer... - this one is open access...for access!

If you have @thebookseller.com access, two more on being a carer, here: www.thebookseller.com/comment/writ... and www.thebookseller.com/comment/cari...

Throwback to @societyofauthors.bsky.social coverage of the inaugural #Curae. We announce the 3 winners of the second prize on the 1st of June. @thebookseller.com @bookbrunch.bsky.social @carers-uk.bsky.social @carerstrust.bsky.social societyofauthors.org/2022/10/07/a... It's been an important thing

my new favourite story

"Changes in this pressure, such as when a storm approaches or recedes, can have noticeable effects including what can feel like bone crushing fatigue and disorientation for some." www.chronicpainpartners.com/barometric-b... #EDS

is it too late to hijack World Goth Day and say that if you want an existential horror about humanity and monstrosity that will fill you with quiet dread - i have a book for you?!?!?! pre-orders here: linktr.ee/lauracelliott

Sucks to be the other 2.95 million disabled people, eh?

Ollie heroically taking on the role of "dog in pub."

I just spent a truly ridiculous amount of time finding fragrance free hypoallergenic sunscreen that my ridiculous immune system will accept So here's some brands that my body seems to tolerate for the #MCAS crowd (With fair warning ofc that mast cell triggers vary A Lot between people) #NEISvoid

Less than 1 week left to get your stories in for consideration. Firm deadline is end of day May 30, EST. As stated several times—this is for fiction published in 2024. Please carefully read the guidelines here: undertowpublications.com/best-weird-f...

If you've never had the pleasure of doing a boudoir shoot... I HIGHLY recommend it! I did hair & makeup for a boudoir photographer in Tahlequah. 'Twas a highlighted moment of my life. ✨💛

If you’re struggling right now, please know you’re not alone. Many of us are isolated due to chronic illness, disability and/or the general messiness of the world. But we’re not alone. There’s someone somewhere struggling with the same loneliness, and I like to think we’re all separately together

My dad’s garden - he may be gone but the flowers he planted still grow and his grandchildren’s swing still swings Robinince.com

THE REANIMATOR MYSTERIES series is perfect for lovers of Gothic coziness. There are 3 books with 💀Pushing Daisies x Sleepy Hollow vibes 🫀An autistic necromancer ⚰️His reanimated lover 🪦 Solving mysteries in 1890s NYC 🏳️‍🌈MM paranormal historical romance 🔗⬇️Available wide! #romancelandia 🌈📚 #booksky

My #ShamelessPromo for #SpoonieAuthChat is made up of three books, which means 50 disabled creatives! Nothing Without Us has 22 stories, Nothing Without Us has 27 stories, and then there’s lil’ ol’ me, the author of the disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space!

Swilua and I are basically the same person but like different sides of the coin

30th of May sees the closing of submission dates for the @dartmoorcollective.org call for submission on the subject of "Flow". The 16th of June sees the closing of the Royal Academy West of England's Open Call I think these details of slow water in a #Dartmoor river will be my efforts #photography

I’ve brought elder daughter to a pick-your-own peonies field. Serious botanic dopamine…🌿

Did you get rain last night? ☔ Today’s #PicOfTheDay is a moody moment in #Wharfedale 🌈 Will you be in the #YorkshireDales this weekend? 🦮 Keep dogs on leads – chicks, lambs & calves need protection 🚮 Take litter home 💚 Respect the land #LoveTheDales #LeaveNoTrace

#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 120 Mites use #bumblebees as taxis clinging to them to hitch a ride into the nest where they feed on pollen/wax/detritus - not the bees! Most mite species that hang with bumblebees are generally fairly harmless to the #bees. #nature #pollinators 🐝🌍

Insomnia Gothic--a series of short vignettes: You wake up; it's 1:09am. You blink; it's 2:29. You blink again; it's 3:17. You have no objection to how weirdly time is skipping around between blinks, but you are curious about its fascination with prime numbers.

Here are some nice mushrooms

"This year, we celebrate the esteemed Leonora Carrington (1917-2011) through the power of art and performance. Local Artists and Theatre Makers have united to honor the female surrealist - through art installations and an immersive theatre performance." www.brightonfringe.org/events/the-l...

Well this looks important & invaluable @anthrobirder.bsky.social “People who search for birds regularly in the same place will often notice ecological changes at an early stage & in depth.” Oh yes, hello!

Untitled by Chey Isola www.cheyisolaart.com #eastbayopenstudios #spring2025 @oaklandartmurmur.bsky.social

Little cat dishes by Bea Hartman www.instagram.com/beatricehart... #eastbayopenstudios #spring2025 @oaklandartmurmur.bsky.social

There's more here from (the ever excellent) @johnpring.bsky.social www.disabilitynewsservice.com/second-wave-... A2W has been a nightmare to access recently and the backlogs are awful. It's sad, because, for a while there, it was pretty good. What will happen to those unable to work without A2W?

This is devastatingly awful - for Jess, personally, and for everyone pushed into a similar situation. Access to Work is vital funding and to cut it in this manner, without explanation, is just beyond words. Especially amid all the trumpeting around forcing disabled people back into employment.

It's hot! #romantacy Gift Article🎁 www.wsj.com/lifestyle/wh...

Do any sight-impaired folks on #disabilitysky have recs for a good, free screen reader? User is temporarily and newly legally blind.

"The researchers demonstrated a correlation between implicit negative associations and lower endorsement of inclusive social policies, welfare provisions, and accessibility initiatives.... unconscious biases may undermine advocacy efforts and societal commitments to equality. " #Disability #CripCoop

#DisabilitySky ? Looking for recommendations on how to keep my (forearm) canes close to hand but not on the floor. Realized I was thinking about trying to rig/crochet/knit some sort of strap because I've been getting so annoyed, and that made me curious as to not rigged options.

Labour government are so concerned about 'Getting disabled people into work' they are cutting all the support that makes it possible for us to actually do our jobs. My latest Access to work application has been sitting in the backlog since November. #BlueLabour #DisabilitySky #WelfareNotWarfare

This has been a long planned and much anticipated event - I'm very much looking forward to talking all things Moving Mountains & more with @sensing-climate.bsky.social in the autumn. #BookSky #ClimateSky #EnvironmentSky #DisabilitySky #ChronicIllness #NatureWriting

Dear #disabilitysky! I’m new to activism and looking to make connections, but I’m not sure where to start. I have ADLD (adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy) a very rare genetic neuro disease that progresses similar to MS and ALS.

Big news! Today, we’re dropping our brand new summer Pride and “Fashion Against Fascism” merch collection, including new disabled artist collaborations, muscle tanks, and more!! 🌈 Check out the DCL Shop now and order in time for pride! #DisabilityJustice shop.disabilityculturelab.org

Little boys. 💕 Postcard from my collection, unsent, 1902.

me: whew great editing session the poem I edited:

The male-male Mallard pair is still hanging out at the pond near my office, still only associating with each other and ignoring the other birds nearby. If they get too far apart they suddenly race toward each other again. I love them very much. #birds