Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Weeks 11 and 12, March 2023

We made lots of changes to our front page in an attempt to retain the “bold, open, friendly, generous” and “cozy, playful, wonder-filled” and “cool, creative, inviting, joyful” feels while avoiding information overload that is way too much for many folks. We moved some stuff, pruned some stuff, and made more use of accordions toContinue reading “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Weeks 11 and 12, March 2023”

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 10, March 2023

Translating Stimpunks.org Our front page and some of our most popular posts are now translated into German and Spanish using the WPML plugin for WordPress. These are automatic, AI driven translations that volunteer translators will improve. Help us translate stimpunksStimpunk combines “stimming” + “punk” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and theContinue reading “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 10, March 2023”

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 8, February 2023

Learning Space We put some time into the landing page for our learning space. We added four callout sections. That covers the main themes we’ve gotten in feedback. Folks want quiet space, outdoor space, experiential learning, and deep dive programming for special interestsI don’t know who invented the phrase “special interest.” Probably some researcher. AutisticContinue reading “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 8, February 2023”

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 6, February 2023

It was a recovery week at StimpunksStimpunk combines “stimming” + “punk” to evoke open and proud stimming, resistance to neurotypicalization, and the DIY culture of punk, disabled, and neurodivergent communities. Instead of hiding our stims, we… More. We took it easy, but managed a few updates to the site. 1 new blog post.1 updated blogContinue reading “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 6, February 2023”

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 5, February 2023

“Metal Health Fest” was a joyful success. Check out the photos. Also, 1 new blog post.1 updated blog post.1 new page.1 updated page.5 new Field Guide pages.6 new glossary entries.6 updated glossary entries. New blog posts Updated blog posts New pages Updated pages New Field Guide pages New glossary entries Updated glossary entries

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 4, January 2023

Metal Health Fest was a joyful success. Thanks to all who came out. Meanwhile, on our website: 2 new blog posts.3 updated Field Guide pages.1 new glossary entry.6 updated glossary entries. New blog posts Updated Field Guide Pages New glossary entries Updated glossary entries

Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 1, January 2023

We continuously update our site with the latest research and communityWhat I have always been hoping to accomplish is the creation of community.Community is magic. Community is power. Community is resistance.Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-First Century https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-First-Person-Stories-Twenty-First-ebook/dp/B082ZQBL98/ https://www.amazon.com/Disability-Visibility-Adapted-Young-Adults-ebook/dp/B08VFT4R9T/… More writing. This week: 2 new blog posts. 6 updated pages. 17 updated glossary entries.Continue reading “Changelog: Updated and New on Stimpunks.org for Calendar Week 1, January 2023”

Additions to Our Philosophy on Community, Care, Love, Disability Justice, Interdependence, and Belonging

Our Philosophy page lists• Progress in human understanding has become increasingly complex and overwhelming.• Checklists help prevent serious but easily avoidable mistakes.• Checklists should be as short as possible, include all essential steps… More acquired phrases that we steer by. They are compasses and stars that align us on our mission. We added phrases on CommunityWhat IContinue reading “Additions to Our Philosophy on Community, Care, Love, Disability Justice, Interdependence, and Belonging”

Additions to Our Philosophy on Equity, Learning, and Psychological Safety

Our Philosophy page lists acquired phrases that we steer by. They are compasses and stars that align us on our mission. I added several phrases on equity, learning, and psychological safetyPsychological safety is a condition in which you feel (1) included, (2) safe to learn, (3) safe to contribute, and (4) safe to challenge theContinue reading “Additions to Our Philosophy on Equity, Learning, and Psychological Safety”