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@assistivetech.bsky.social

Grad Student in MS Assistive Tech and Human Services, work in #healthcare. #accessibility, #disability, #art, #gamedev, #UX, and sometimes #cats. He/him

Seated mannequins are more than disabled representation. They give wheelchair users an idea of how clothing will look and fit while seated, which is often very from how clothing will look and fit while standing.

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I’m only dreaming now, but one thing I’d like to do as an OT is to run a clinic for autistic kids and adults where there are low-risk simulation rooms - like practice dentist offices, classrooms, and grocery stores. But for sensory, not behaviour, to see what accommodations would be helpful!

We aren't becoming something we're not; we're remembering who we've always been. We're born healers, storytellers, artists, and lovers. Our true selves have been here all along. We don't acquire these roles; we uncover them. We're not learning to love;

Early Morning park run Luminous leaves at the sunrise & air feels fresh , woody and crispOxfords is in full bloom with cherry blossoms A view from the window. Any given morning…

Far from ableist, cities that work for cycling also work for a variety of mobility devices. But the devil’s in the details: mountable curbs, plentiful curb cuts, smooth asphalt, lane width (minimum 2.3m/7.5ft per direction), visual cues, and gentle gradient (less than 2-4%) for bridges and tunnels.

AI is political. Code is political. Design is political. These t-shirts are guaranteed to spark conversation. Wear them at the office, in your online meetings, anywhere you interact with tech people who still believe their work is value-neutral. mor10.com/swag

T-shirt with the text "AI & Ethics & Rights & Justice"T-shirt with the text "Code is Political"T-shirt with the text "Design is Political"

Mark Carney is the new Prime Minister of Canada. His book "Value(s)" is now required reading if you want to understand where #Canada is headed next. My thread from two months ago: #markcarney #values #liberalparty #canpoli #primeminister #canada #canadian #canadianpm

Morten Rand-Hendriksen@mor10.com · 2y ago

"Leadership is the acceptance of responsibility rather than the assumption of power." With #JustinTrudeau resigning as Canadian PM, this #MarkCarney quote from his book "Value(s): Building a Better World for All," provides necessary grounding for what comes next. 🧵 #canpoli #canada #liberalparty

Book cover for Mark Carney's "Value(s): Building a Better World for All."

Often look at trees and think wow what amazing shapes and forms. Tree awe Beautiful day today! ☀️ may the sunshine continue Reflecting on how wonderful research by the sea was & listening to the birdsong

Photo of a tree taken from below with bright blue sky behind. The tree has wavy branches and can see them stretching in all directions

Hosted by The Shaw Trust, the #DisabilityPower100 Awards 2024 celebrated changemakers reshaping perceptions of disability🌟 From adaptive fashion to inclusive tech, these trailblazers are breaking barriers. Watch the event & read more👇 chamberuk.com/the-disabili... www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2e...

Disability Power 100 Awards 2024

The Disability Power 100 Awards 2024, hosted by the Shaw Trust, showcased the achievements and influence of disabled individuals across the UK. This event

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# Call for Submissions: Share your experiences of being monotropic. Share poems, art, blogs, essays, videos, podcasts, music, etc. that reflect your experience of being monotropic. We will publish across Stimpunks & Autistic Realms as part of our community project. stimpunks.org/2025/02/23/c...

Call for Submissions: Share your experiences of being monotropic.

Open Invite: Share your experiences of being monotropic. Share poems, art, blogs, essays, videos, podcasts, music, etc. that reflect your experience of being monotropic. We will publish across Stimpun...

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"Between 2021 and 2024, the department’s Office for Civil Rights received 27,620 disability-related complaints... Typically, more than half of complaints to the agency involve disability discrimination." #disabilityrights

Grace Dow@gracedowwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

Today's blog post is about disability-related complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights. gracedowwrites.com/2025/02/23/w... #DepartmentofEducation #SpecialEducation #FAPE #Disabilty