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He/Him Not Neurotypical Community diagnosed Amplify, listen, educate, unlearn. Berkshire Uk & beyond. I will post about many social justice issues. Do what is right, not what is easy! Challenging my thinking and unpacking privilege.
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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

submitted 58 days ago • 2 comments

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.

submitted 60 days ago • 70 comments

#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.”

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#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.”

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#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!?”

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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

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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.”

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#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.”

submitted 120 days ago • 0 comments

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 😂

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#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.”

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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.

submitted 135 days ago • 2 comments

#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.”

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#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”

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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...

submitted 183 days ago • 1 comment

#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! ❤️

submitted 183 days ago • 56 comments

#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?”

submitted 190 days ago • 0 comments

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

submitted 191 days ago • 0 comments

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...

submitted 197 days ago • 1 comment

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

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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...

submitted 201 days ago • 2 comments