I get migraines. I had a migraine today. It’s like drinking poison.
My blog is about the ways I try to dilute that poison’s potency.

https://kathrynthornwood.com/blog/my-daily-poison/

#chronicconditions #ada #hiddendisability

My Daily Poison

Having a chronic condition is like drinking a glass of poison every day. The poison doesn't guarantee that you get sick, but you are still forced to drink.

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The empty desk policy: Why remote work is the sustainability win we’re ignoring

The daily commute is more than an inconvenience; it is a major source of pollution and wasted time. As return-to-office demands grow, remote work may be one of the most overlooked tools for reducing emissions while improving quality of life and accessibility.

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Is this actually a thing or is it the cash grab that it seems?

https://hdsunflower.com/us/

Also for all of it's yapping about accessibility I can't see 3/4 of the site because of blocking tracking attempts and unnecessary javascript.

#disability #nonvisibledisabilty #hiddendisability

A symbol for non-visible disabilities

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally-recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities. Some people choose to wear the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to discreetly identify that they may need support, help, or just a little more time in shops, transport or public spaces.

Episode 21 – Dyslexia as a Librarian and taking 3 Master Degrees

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The Dyslexic Librarian

You all know Marissa, right? My artistic assistant, friend, and go-to companion for donut binges. You might also recall that Marissa is currently in library school at Rutgers University. But what s…

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🥳Worth a share: Creating a Neurodivergent Peers Network for Faculty, Staff and Librarians⬇️ 💻https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ought/vol7/iss1/7/ #Library #Librarian #LibraryWorker #Research #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #Employment #Workplace #HiddenDisability #Autism

Creating a Neurodivergent Peer...
Creating a Neurodivergent Peers Network for Faculty, Staff and Librarians

This article describes the creation of a peer-led group of neurodivergent faculty, staff and librarians at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. It introduces both the author’s personal motivations for launching a network and seeking partners. It offers suggestions for other neurodivergent educators or organizers to support their peers in higher education workplaces.

ScholarWorks@GVSU
Anyone else's migraines follow this pattern: day 1- usual migraine symptoms inc pain; day 2- migraine brain fog but no pain; day 3- hello I'm your migraine and here's some more pain!? #migraine #migrainelife #hiddendisability #episodicmigraine
Sharing this: Online talk on the 10th March "The Neurodiverse Museum – thinking about neurodivergence & the cultural sector differently!" www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/ Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries #RLUKICIL #GLAM #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #History #Heritage #HiddenDisability

Inclusive Collections, Inclusi...
Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries

Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice.

Research Libraries UK

On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?"

Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/can-my-walking-stick-be-my-hidden-disabilities-stick/

#HelloComputer #Cane #HiddenDisability #Autism

Can my walking stick be my hidden disabilities stick?

Does my walking stick help more with being autistic than it does with chronic fatigue?

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