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HEARD has been working tirelessly to bring an end police brutality against deaf/disabled people. HEARD created this English & Spanish Log of Police Violence Against Deaf People, and we are looking to collect more stories of police brutality against deaf/disabled people. If you want to add your or another person story to this list, please email us

Police don’t need better training; they need to stop treating noncompliance as justification for violence.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is currently one of the most researched of all childhood developmental disorders and is receiving attention in many...

Inconsistent and underfunded training programs may hurt more than they help, experts say.

Panda Mery - Almost too calm neurodivergent researcher, bricoleur, productive irritant and flâneur

Far too many young people are struggling with their mental health and unable to get the support they need. We all have a role to play in supporting youth mental health and creating a world where young people thrive.

As we recover from the pandemic, leaders across organizations, together with workers, have the opportunity to reinvest in the mental health and well-being of our nation's workforce.

The incoming ALA president on why libraries matter more than ever

Why most Autistics don't like functioning labels.

I love shiny things, especially the rainbow and gold spoons and chopsticks from Umeshio.com, a nonbinary disabled gaysian owned-business created by Umeko Motoyoshi. We are teaming up and off…

People with Cluster B personality disorders may have trouble in social situations — one of the hallmarks of Cluster B disorders is…

Ableds: We came up with a new word to call you!Disabled People: Is it "Disabled"?Ableds: No! Bu-Disabled People: Interesting. Stop using it.Ableds: 😭 you should be GRATEFUL to be minimized and demeaned through evasive euphemisms that I'm doubling down on my use of 😭— Leeland (@leedotexe) November 4, 2022

The transition from legitimate pain patient to “criminal suspect” happened in a flash, and was caused entirely by factors that had nothing to do with me or my use of any medications.

The Last Place in America Where You Are a Person, Not a Customer

In Black Disability Politics Sami Schalk explores how issues of disability have been and continue to be central to Black activism from the 1970s to the present.

Spectrum 10K plans to investigate “which tissues, gene-sets, cell types and developmental periods are enriched” for a “genetic risk” of autism, an unredacted grant application by the research team …

“Meltdowns are not a "symptom of autism." Meltdowns aren't an inevitable part of being autistic. Meltdowns are what happen when autistic people are forced to endure extremely stressful situations.”

“This is a great time for everyone involved in education to understand #neurodiversity and what it means for the classroom, for learning and for inclusion. Launched today is the #LEANSproject handbook, for teaching about neurodiversity at primary school.🧵 https://t.co/RoQ30thBv4”

“Spend some time reflecting on what it means that humankind is neurodiverse: that we don't all sense, process or imagine the world the same. What's too bright for me might be just right for you. What seems clear to you might be incomprehensible to me. What's easy for you? Oh boy.”

“It's always fascinating to watch a few people trying to mock those trying to find dignity in all of this. Society needs to re-enable dignity, doesn't it. Because, without it, almost every single person will end their life in humiliation and mess. So important to get it right.”

Transportation plays an essential role in daily life, allowing people to participate in the community and form social relationships. Many autistic people rely on public transportation to meet their mobility needs. However, research shows that it is not always easy for them to use it. The exact issue …

Twitter users with disabilities say they could be "left with nothing" in the wake of Elon Musk taking over the site.