KindleQuote graphic with a black background. White all-caps text reads, ““A neurodivergent person’s way of experiencing the world may differ from yours, but that’s normal. Just as we’ve come to understand variations in the human family, we should also understand neurological variations as ordinary.” Smaller yellow text underneath reads, “John Marble, Khushboo Chabria, et al.”

If you aren’t ND, please know that “A neurodivergent person’s way of experiencing the world may differ from yours—but that’s normal. Just as we’ve come to understand variations in the human family, we should also understand neurological variations as ordinary.” @johnmarble.bsky.social:

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NO cruel cuts to benefits The Government is planning “catastrophic” cuts that experts say will force disabled people into poverty. Don’t think that’s right? Add your name now.

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Not every disabled person has a support system.

Disabled lives are worth living. Disabled stories are worth telling. Disabled voices are worth listening to.

The R-Word: Why Language Matters and How We Can Do Better - The Arc The R-word is loaded with hurt, discrimination, and a painful history. Here's why it's time we ditched it for good.

Encourage folks to do better: "Make no mistake: The R-word is hate speech. It’s a slur against people with intellectual disabilities. But somehow, it’s still sneaking its way into everyday conversation, social media posts—& even hit TV shows." From @thearcus.bsky.social:

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Autism Speaks Canada shuts down in January. Good. By Autistics for Autistics As Canada’s autistic-led advocacy group and an international affiliate of the Autistic Self Advocacy Organization, we are relieved that Autism Speaks Canada will be shutt…

Autism Speaks Canada shuts down in January. The Canadian org Autistics for Autistics thinks this is both good, and "an opportunity for autistics and our families to collaborate locally to build new, neuro-affirming spaces and projects."

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"ABA therapy doesn’t in any way help autistics to adapt—it forces us not to complain about the routine sensory punishment beatings we take because we are autistic and society is inflexible." -Cos Michael, at TPGA:

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Thanks Susy 😘. It's good to be here and find lovely people like yourself here xx