December 2011
Homelessness and etc FML.
soilrockslove:
genderbitch:
Well folks, as suggested, I’m asking for donations to help with my yet again homelessness situation. Hopefully more temporary than past ones.
In order to preserve my identity’s secrecy and privacy, RMJ (who is a trusted and close friend) will be taking donations for me and then funneling them to my own personal paypal
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Today we remember the Lakota men, women, and...
Arizona Judge Rules Mexican American Studies... →
soilrockslove:
queernonymoose:
velocicrafter:
angryfuckingliberal:
PHOENIX (AP) - An administrative law judge ruled Tuesday that a Tucson school district’s ethnic studies program violates state law, agreeing with the findings of Arizona’s public schools chief. Judge Lewis Kowal’s ruling marked a defeat for the Tucson Unified School District, which appealed the findings issued in June by...
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This is the comment on Person-First I wrote
Hey! exciting!
One thing though- the Autistic Rights Movement uses the noun “Autistics” (capitalized) instead of the person first model. Part of it is that a number of the Autistics involved survived having abusive measures taken in the name of “treatment” to separate us from obvious signs of our disability, including our own self calming and self stimulating behavior.
My Friend Lydia recently...
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Disability Blog Carnival # 79: Disability and... →
I’m delighted to be hosting the seventy-ninth Disability Blog Carnival. I chose the theme of Occupy (as in Occupy Wall Street/#ows) for this edition. I have to say that I’m proud of this post. It makes it abundantly clear what we have to teach each other and ourselves, and what we have to learn.
I posed a lot of questions for people to respond to for this carnival. However, the majority of the...
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My favorite part of the Loud Hands video
littlemissmutant:
allies-person:
And also a comment inspired by discussion of autistic relationships.
I love the entire video, but my favorite part is of the two autistic people who were stimming together. ! Neil and I do that all the time, and for me it was powerful to see that on screen, just as it was powerful to see one-person stims that strongly resemble my own.
The experts say...
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tal9000:
ginger-lovee:
When people call kids who have Autism “Autistic,” it really bothers me. That’s not the proper way to address them. Say they have Autism. It’s more respectful.
Did you know that some kids who have Autism know they have that disability? Not many people do.
So, next time you hear someone call another person “Autistic,” correct them. Do that favor for me.
“Autistic...
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soilrockslove asked: Congratulations on the BC!
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thegenegenie replied to your post: blergh?
that’s great about the birth control! I hope it works out for you!
thanks!
blergh?
sooooooooooo…
pain tonight= lotses. lots and lots and lots. I keep trying to shift positions so that I don’t hurt and then … more pain. yay.
friend who is my… erm… person for physical intimacy? WHo is usually out of town as he moved across the state and he only comes home for holidays? Is busy for the rest of his stay, and I’m not able to see him tonight,...
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Autistic Love in the NY Times →
allies-person:
Not a perfect article, but pretty good overall in my judgment. And I always like seeing stories about autistic couples, rather than couples where only one person (almost always a man) is autistic.
Reading this also makes me feel glad that Neil and I haven’t sold our story to the media, however. Someone could write some heart-rendering story about us, no doubt, but I’m really...
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Scripts!
theloudhandsproject:
We’re received multiple requests from various people for scripts they might use when sharing the project around. Since this project is by and for Autistic people, we totally understand—the amount of scripting that’s gone into the project itself already is pretty revealing.
The only way the fundraising for this project can really succeed is via social media and...
Partying on New Year's Eve?
Don’t drink and drive-and don’t ride with anybody who does. Tipsy Tow offered by AAA: you don’t have to be a AAA member, from 6pm-6am on New Years Eve/day, they will take your drunk self and your car home for FREE. Save this number… 1-800-222-4357. Please reblog this if you don’t mind.
What Kind of D&D Character Would You Be? →
tal9000:
talldarkbishoujo:
hobovampire:
maybethings:
zimrathon:
You Are A:
Chaotic Good Human Ranger/Bard (2nd/1st Level)
Ability Scores: Strength- 11 Dexterity- 15 Constitution- 10 Intelligence- 14 Wisdom- 12 Charisma- 15
…you mean I’m NOT a warlock/druid/magician/duskblade/hexblade? B(
I was really close to being evil though:
Alignment: Lawful Good ——- XXXXXXXXXXXXX (13)...
http://cyruspotnoodle.tumblr.com/post/14902011824/h... →
shortformblog:
“Horrible things were happening before my eyes”
Police brutality that’s not “Occupy”-related: It’s been ignored by most Western media, but a police crackdown on a labor strike in Kazakhstan earlier this month resulted in 16 deaths (officially reported; protesters say the number is much higher), one truly disturbing video of protesters getting shot and beaten as they run away, and...
Trigger Warning: Restraint, Child Abuse (Ableism)
doctorsheldoncooperforthewin:
Parents Angry After School Put Autistic Son in Bag
summoner-controller-kel:
doctorsheldoncooperforthewin:
well no shit
BUT ABLEISM DON EXITS U GUISE
YEAH IT’S JUST DISABLED PEOPLE WANTING TO FEEL SPECIAL. IT’S NOT OPPRESSION.
The Loud Hands Project: FAQ →
fourloves:
theloudhandsproject:
Q: You know your video for indiegogo isn’t a perfect visual representation of the Autistic community, right?
A: Yep! We made this video in 48 hours on a $0 budget using open submissions on tumblr and a small, physically available on zero-notice group of Autistic college students. The video is not meant to serve as any kind of total representation—there are...
Reasons to say 'fuck you' to the Salvation Army. →
kiriamaya:
strawberryfaerie:
“The Salvation Army has refused assistance to gay couples unless they break up and “go straight”, Muslim families who refuse to attend “Christian Bible classes”, kids who can’t prove their immigration status, and more.”
Admittedly, i only skimmed the article, but this quote alone should give you a pretty good idea of how awful they are.
EDIT: I also just...
Domestic partner benefits ban signed; ACLU... →
bencrowther:
Many government employers in Michigan will be barred from providing health care benefits to the domestic partners of public employees under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday.
Snyder said the prohibition will not apply to employees of the state public universities or to state government employees.
The measure does apply to municipal and school employees, and to...
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Reblog if you're single as fuck.
wowfunniestposts:
FOLLOW Wow Funniest Posts
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Doctor Who: new ebook recalls the BBC's gamble on... →
doctorwho:
via Anglophenia:
If you’re new to the Whoniverse, or have only come to enjoy the show since the relaunch, there’s a new ebook, compiled by the Guardian, which seeks to bring together the whole story, from the show’s earliest years to the modern day, with one eye on the reactions from critics and audience alike. Martin Belam, the book’s editor, explains more in the Guardian.
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"That's just your autism talking" (and other... →
Crips on a bus
flutterflyinvasion:
girl-in-a-wheelchair:
fuckthedisabled:
The last time cripples on public transport came up (the part about a bus, and those damn slow wheelchair people!) my friend had an excellent suggestion of what these people should do if they are bothered by cripples on public transport.
You have legs that work. Walk.
Too far? Well the argument I always hear from healthy people when...
“Sadly, children’s passion for thinking often ends when they encounter a world...”
– bell hooks (via cuntflavor)
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The Truth vs. Twilight: Quileute Website Explores...
adailyriot:
(via Indian Country Today Media Network)
Quileutes do not turn into wolves.
Quileute culture has no references to vampires or Cold Ones.
Quileute men are not shirtless and prone to violent resolution of disputes.
Quileute women are not passive and subservient (three of five members of the Tribal Council, including the chair, are women).
And you can find a lot of Native and...
Waiting at McDonald's again for my mum to pick me...
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Fuck Yeah FTMs of Color: New Trans Health Clinic... →
leotron:
fuckyeahftmsofcolor:
APICHA, one of New York’s most progressive community health centers, officially opens the doors to a Transgender Clinic. Designed to accommodate the distinct needs of transgender and gender variant/genderqueer individuals with particular focus on communities of color. The groundbreaking APICHA Transgender Clinic provides: - Comprehensive medical services ...
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Friend: You guys award season is soon.
S: Oh you mean the time old white men vote which movies directed by white dudes starring white people about white people are the best?
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Takedown: Vaccinautism →
persephonemag:
From the article:
Think about this. If kids are showing signs of Autism around age 2-3, and vaccines are given by age 2, there will be some overlap. There will. Some kids will get vaccines and the next day start showing symptoms. Some kids will get vaccines and the next day start showing signs of potty training readiness. Some kids will get vaccines and the next day be able...
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And now I feel kind of like a jerk.
The woman I felt uncomfortable with doesn’t normally do mornings. Turns out she was filling in last minute for Brandi who is out sick. So she can’t do mornings but was doing them last minute, and now that I’m awake again it’s afternoon, she’s in a better mood, and Ladona is here.
(It also turns out that the woman just recently got an MH Dx after lots of Drs and...
Scientists Report First Solar Cell Producing More... →
tal9000:
Researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have reported the first solar cell that produces a photocurrent that has an external quantum efficiency greater than 100 percent when photoexcited with photons from the high energy region of the solar spectrum.
This is cool. The link isn’t loading for me, though, but this is pretty closely related to the stuff I study.
I'm too tired for this.
I’m going to cover myself with a coat and nap.
Human Rights Petition: Tell New York to Stop the... →
thecurvature:
A recent New York Times expose documented the extensive overmedication of people with disabilities in residential service-provision. According to the Times, people with developmental disabilities in group homes in New York are more likely to be given Ativan, an anti-anxiety drug that also serves as a tranquilizer, than multivitamins. In many cases, psychotropic medication is...
As you might know if you are on my facebook,
Last week, I went into Heart 2 Heart in Franklin and started on doing an access assessment on their website. It went well.
Today I’m in again and I’m REALLY uncomfortable. Neither Ladona nor Brandi are here, just some woman I don’t know very well who is very not friendly and very dismissive. I almost wish I hadn’t had my sister bring me in before going out of town. I...
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void-symphony replied to your link: According to Attwood, “Asperger’s Syndrome is infectious.”
Too amused by this photo reply…
note to self topic cultural meme vs attwood crap.
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goldenheartedrose:
nicocoer:
According to Attwood, “Asperger’s Syndrome is infectious.”
“The idea that it’s a survival skill for children of Autistic parents to “act Aspie” is a poor characterization at best. Children will undoubtedly pick up characeterstics from their parents by nature. However, using the term SURVIVAL SKILL means that they cannot survive without picking up those...
baseln:
don’t celebrate Christmas. or any of the December holidays.
Happy days of the year where the sunlight limitations put a higher chance of having seasonal depression due to said lack?
Happy day of eating fast food?
Happy you don’t have to deal with as much family BS when we do days?
Happy freedom from crap family finally days?
Happy day?
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notyourkinddear replied to your post: Ah ha ha no.
Oh……. I feel you… so sorry. :( It’s nice that some family members try, but there is always that one (or two or three) who just… make you wonder why you showed up, trying to keep family ties. :(
Well, most of the time they are okay. instead of having Ham at every sunday dinner except thanksgiving, they have at least a little turkey on the side,...
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Ah ha ha no.
So, I have a family that has multiple faiths in it. Particularly the extended family. Which is fine. Some are better about my faith than others.
My niece’s other grandma, for example, didn’t think about my not being able to eat pork- but I didn’t even know I was going out there till the day it happened (last night). She had Christy run me up to Sheetz to get a sandwich. Cool.
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HOW AMERICAN INDIAN MOTHERS LOST THEIR CHILDREN →
adailyriot:
by Renee Sansom-Flood RENEE’S EXPERIENCES AS A SOCIAL WORKER Below is an excerpt from Renee’s book, Lost Bird of Wounded Knee: Spirit of the Lakota, about her experiences as a Social Worker. “But prejudice in its blatant form wasn’t the main reason I was concerned about continuing in my job. I had watched...
http://navigatethestream.tumblr.com/post/1476805704... →
navigatethestream:
cultureofresistance:
Decolonize PDX is a collective of people of color. We decolonize because we know this land is already occupied. We decolonize because communities of color have been on the front lines of the 99 percent here and globally for centuries. We decolonize because the system is not broken; it is working exactly the way it was intended. We decolonize...
make believe, not war: Resources for Male... →
letstalkaboutrape:
I posted last week asking people if they knew of some good resources for male victims of sexual assault. Here is the list people came up with:
www.malesurvivor.org
www.violenceunsilenced.com
www.rainn.org
www.pandys.org
www.1in6.org
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