I’m inviting people across the UK to take part in an online survey exploring experiences of tic-related pain, injury, and self-management strategies.

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#tics #Tourettes #Pain #adaptiveclothing #socialmodelofdisability @touretteshero.bsky.social

Word of Mouth - Tourette Syndrome - BBC Sounds Michael Rosen talks to Ione Georgakis about Tourette syndrome.

A big thank you to the wonderful Michael Rosen for having me on BBC Radio 4 Word of Mouth to talk tics with Tourettes Action.

If you’ve got a spare 28 mins, give it a listen.

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#Neurodiversity #Tourettes #ADHD #tics #Misunderstandings #SocialModelofDisability

The #RedScare is deep within the DNA of #Neurodivergence pathology

#ND #ASD #SPD #ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #Ableism #MoralPanic #Neurophobia #UniqueMinds #WarOnAutism #ActuallyAutistic
#YouAreNotAlone #EugenicsOfNeglect
#IntellectualLoneliness
#SocialModelOfDisability #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we join others in acknowledging the need for a more inclusive and accessible world. #SocialModelOfDisability #IDPD #IDPD2025 #InclusionMatters

I wrote this about the #SocialModelOfDisability several years ago and, having just re-read it, it's not half bad

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Cuts, Crisis, and the Cost of Survival (Captions) YouTube video by Adam Gabsi

Cuts, Crisis and the Cost of Survival. Adam Gabsi speaking at Houses of Parliament #access # #socialmodelofdisability #accessibility #disability #UK

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A man you’ve never heard of died. Here’s how he changed the world - Global Comment Philippa Willitts remembers Mike Oliver, the 'father' of the social model of disability.

I wrote this about the #SocialModelOfDisability several years ago and, having just re-read it, it's not half bad

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Indeed, it is impossible with 30k new domains registered each day - most of those are for fraud! There is a better way - one that works for the blind, visually impaired & users of assistive tech while also providing employment oppertunites for them too. We should chat. #SocialModelofDisability

Changes in mode use after residential relocation: Attitudes and the built environment After changes in the spatial environment induced by residential relocations, mode choice is prone to reconsideration. This study analyzes a panel data…

Infrastructure is critical. “Just squeeze through these barriers”, “just step over that kerb” might ‘just’ be impossible for a disabled person. That's why we campaign for infrastructure that meets all our needs, leaving none behind. #ActiveTravel #MobilityJustice #SocialModelOfDisability

#benefits #universalcredit #departmentofworkandpensions #work #workcapabilityassessments #labour #redtories #capitalism
#disability #disabilityrights #disabilityrightsarehumanrights #socialmodelofdisability #workingclasshistory #tradeunions #newworkersparty

The social model of disability, by the nuse next door

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Since im a "odd case" i dont get the accomodations i need trough the medical system. Right now im unable to afford the aids that would help me with basic things like walking and showering, and its so frustrating.
#disability #disabilitytax #socialmodelofdisability