I'm in the process of creating a group to support disabled grad students at my institution. I've been trying to come up with a few ideas of what to discuss. What do you wish you had known before entering grad school as a disabled student? 1/2

.@[email protected] will be the Emerge Symposium Keynote Speaker! Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker using her voice and social media platforms to create conversations engaging the disability community. Register: tinyurl.com/EmergeSymposium

Calls for papers on intersectionality, social justice, & neurodiversity docs.google.com/document/d/1KS… & social model of disability & autism👇 As white, straight, cisgender male psychologist in UK from US, I turned down opportunities to edit these to add space for the excellent editors.

So excited! And it's hitting right before my birthday ~

I’ve known multiple people who’ve tested positive recently for COVID especially after traveling. Please resume wearing a mask! It helps so much.

Hi everybody! I really want to attend the APHA conference and meet grad schools I am interested in applying to for Fall 2024 admission in person at APHA's Annual Meeting & Expo. However I can’t afford it, can anyone sponsor my attendance or help at V: Syreeta-Nolan?

LAST CALL FOR MODELS! 🪩 We're looking for models to join the I AM inclusive runway show. No experience necessary, no appearance requirements, just authentically you! Auditions are on 8/6 in LA. Get all the deets including a11y info & what to wear at: bit.ly/IAMRunway

.Community Inclusion is looking for an advocacy advisor! We're looking to hire a person with lived experience in the area of intellectual & developmental disabilities to support projects across ICI. The position is part-time, and can be done remotely. Learn more: buff.ly/3YhAWHF

In the first story of #Uncharted entitled “Rolling to Freedom” Cosmic_Dawn brilliantly describes how using a wheelchair increased his freedom of movement. This counters the common notion that using a wheelchair limits what you can do. Really nice story by Mpho Kgoadi.

Y’all might need to get #Uncharted just for the story by Sami Chen, which is a letter to her 12 year old cousin who also has dyslexia. Most disabled folks aren't raised in families with shared lived experience. We all need a Sami in our lives to help us recognize our strengths.💙

"Birds, Bees and Anxieties": By sharing their deeply personal story of anxiety and fertility treatments, Anonymous helps erode the stigmatization of both. We need to create more compassionate spaces, such as #Uncharted has, to heal and grow without shame.

This week I’m reading the third set of essays in #Uncharted “Rallying the crew”. These stories describe the transformative support of family, friends and colleagues. I'll post each day on a story & feel free to add your thoughts. cup.columbia.edu/book/uncharted…

🚨Brennan and the Intrepid Heroes are heading to the UK & Ireland for the first Dimension 20 Live tour, starting in April 2024! Presales link here (sales begin 10am UK time Wednesday, August 30th): shops.ticketmasterpartners.com/dimension-20

Look, I'm gonna make this simple. Did you enjoy Gender Euphoria? Okay, that, but autistic authors.

It's officially #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Friendly reminder to support Indigenous artisans and business today.

Job Opportunity! Berklee is hiring a Neurodiversity Program Manager. I've been fortunate to serve in this role for the last year, and I definitely encourage folks to apply! Please share widely berklee.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BerkleeCareers…