Tag: community
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We Rebuild What You Destroy: A Celebration of The Linda Lindas and Punk DIY Ethos
We were really angry, and we decided to write a song about it.
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It Take a Joyful Sound: New Wave, New Phrase, Neurodiversity
“Punks are outcasts from society. So are the Rastas. So they are bound to defend what we defend,” Marley concluded. Shortly thereafter, they began recording the single Punky Reggae Party, and by naming an underground social phenomenon, helped further it. Culture Clash: Bob Marley, Joe Strummer and the punky reggae party | Reggae | The…
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Finding Belonging in Collective Flow
Looking back with the vocabulary of neurodiversity, my career was much about seeking belonging in collective flow. Working on the WordPress core development team back in the early days of the project was a lesson in neurodiverse collaboration and developing collective flow. There’s nothing like working together toward a common goal to build community and…
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IowaWTF: We are living in a paradigm shift in the world of activism and advocacy, and the youth are here to change things up whether you like it or not.
Each year at the Conference to Restore Humanity, one of the keynotes is by a student group. IowaWTF is a community of students fighting against hateful and harmful legislation in Iowa. I like how they organize. Competency Networks I’m not an expert on everything so let’s say I need issues on understanding something regarding gun…
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The Act of Listening: Work that does not honor what a community says is colonial.
Work that does not honor what a community says is colonial. The act of listening is really, really powerful. Keynote: The Game Has Changed – Cornelius Minor | CTRH! 2023 – YouTube Those lines from Cornelius Minor’s keynote at the Conference to Restore Humanity remind me of a saying in disability and neurodiversity communities: Nothing…
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Changelog: Engage With the Epistemic Disruptions That Are Necessary if We Are to Change the World
We updated “Change” with a selection from “Keynote: A Critical Reflection on Our Struggle for a More Just and Loving World – Dr. Antonia Darder”. …engage with the epistemic disruptions that are necessary if we are to change the world. Keynote: A Critical Reflection on Our Struggle for a More Just and Loving World –…
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Stimpunks Podcast Episode 3: On Jordan Neely and Support Systems
In this episode, Inna reflects on what happens when a neurodivergent person’s support system goes away and society fails them. Transcript Our Loved Ones are Jordan Neely So, I’m sitting here by the lake, and it’s so peaceful and beautiful. The water is really clear and I could see the fish and the turtles, and…
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Autistic Culture and the Advent of Decentralised Communities
Autistic culture is important for a number of reasons. It allows people to be a part of something in a world that has consistently alienated them. It creates spaces where we can embrace the machinations of our mind unencumbered by the normative standards of “typical” society. Autistic Culture has given rise to a community that,…
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Stimpunks Guide to the NeurodiVerse Issue #1: Education and Autistic Community
This research roundup showcases recent research regarding education and how autistic community improves educational outcomes.
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None of Us Ashes, All of Us Flames: Let’s Organize Our Lives Around Love and Care
Ezra Furman’s “All of Us Flames” is an anthem for we the neurodivergent, queer, disabled, and weird. This is music by and for the edges, for the canaries. This is a call to community for the subaltern and the dispossessed. Our survival is bound up together in the gutter adversity. We may only be subordinates…
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Additions to Our Philosophy on Community, Care, Love, Disability Justice, Interdependence, and Belonging
Our Philosophy page lists acquired phrases that we steer by. They are compasses and stars that align us on our mission. We added phrases on Community, Care, Love, Disability Justice, Interdependence, and Belonging from Dr. Sami Schalk, “Teaching Community: A Pedagogy of Hope“, “Center Disability Justice in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts“, “You Are Not Entitled To…
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Additions to Our Philosophy on Trauma, Hyper-punitive Cultures, Moving Carefully, Building With, Community, Health, and Writing
We steer by the collected phrases on our Philosophy page. They are compasses and stars that align us on our mission. Here are the most recent additions to our philosophy. We accompanied them with a design refresh, breaking out the sections of the philosophy more clearly. Check out the new look over on the Philosophy…
