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In December, we spoke w/ journalist @andykopsa about her investigation of DMPS dropping its SRO program in favor of restorative practices.Worth coming back to as the national debate about police in schools heats up. Link to podcast & article here:👇 https://t.co/hkS0eZQWCY— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) April 6, 2023

We asked @misshelmi for a reading list to share with listeners who took her message to heart and wanted to learn more. Here's what she put together for you, a 🧵:https://t.co/2u6V5w0d0u (1/ ) pic.twitter.com/xpyUCBkWCI— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) April 6, 2023

Conference to #RestoreHumanity lineup is nearly complete! 👀 Antonia Darder@MisterMinor@TheJoseVilson@Iowa_wtfDavid Hill@MatthewFarber@kinojabber@JRappaport27@KF_Crow@Mathgarden@joboaler@LieslMcconchie@llpjournal Info & tickets @ https://t.co/TxVeYaZMsD #education pic.twitter.com/7mmiVRleF8— Human Restoration Project (@HumResPro) March 30, 2023

Our glossary page collects community writing on the history and usage of the word “neurodivergent”.#neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceMonth #AutismAwarenessMonthhttps://t.co/45uyKuyMYj— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 7, 2023

“Restraint is a tool of control that conditions teachers to be unfazed by trauma in the name of compliance.”“Rather than supporting accommodation needs in the school, children are punished for behaviours associated with their disabilities.”https://t.co/2AGE6zglcz#education— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 6, 2023

Educators,Here are 6 things our community would like you to learn about this #AutismAcceptanceMonth.- Spiky Profiles- Monotropism- Double Empathy Problem- Exposure Anxiety- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria- Situational Mutismhttps://t.co/IabDOxnq3t#EdChat #education— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 6, 2023

In partnership with @NeuroClastic we present the ICARS Report England on #WorldAutismDay. The ICARS Report England (link below) is a harrowing report detailing in families' own words the harm inflicted on disabled children, 81% of which had an autism diagnosis, through being… pic.twitter.com/JsFFhgcegJ— ICARS (Int. Coal. Against Restraint and Seclusion) (@ICARSBanRandS) April 2, 2023

A major report that needs serious action.Current approaches continue to fail neurodivergent children in schools, leading to inappropriate and harmful restraint and seclusion in an attempt to deal with behaviours from disability that are misunderstood and not supported. https://t.co/DKaLwrEIut— Fiona Clarke (@Fiona_Clarke_) April 6, 2023

A major report that needs serious action.Current approaches continue to fail neurodivergent children in schools, leading to inappropriate and harmful restraint and seclusion in an attempt to deal with behaviours from disability that are misunderstood and not supported. https://t.co/DKaLwrEIut— Fiona Clarke (@Fiona_Clarke_) April 6, 2023

Hey, teachers, doctors, (sometimes parents):Stop. Taking. Ear Protection. From. Autistic Kids.You're putting them in pain. It's pain. It's called hyperacusis. 65% of autistic people have a pain disability involving loud noises.Ear protection prevents the pain.— AutisticSciencePerson, MSc (@AutSciPerson) April 5, 2023

it's so frustrating to watch professors get hooked into investing all their time on chasing "cheaters" when that same time could be used to redesign/design quality learning experiences for these students at this moment#HigherEd #FacDev— Karen Costa (she/her) (@karenraycosta) April 6, 2023

"I recommend that autism researchers—non-autistic researchers in particular—take this opportunity to reflect on the purpose of one's research and how it affects the everyday lives of autistic people, ..." 1/2 https://t.co/krgXXgZj2z— Heini Natri (@HeiniMNatri) April 5, 2023

Hey #DisabilityTwitter! I think we need some more disabled joy right now. I connected with an awesome disabled advocate in Texas who is working to put on a virtual festival featuring all disabled artists. Hope y’all can join me and NDS in supporting her! https://t.co/MDk5Wn4HSj— Dom Kelly (@the_tattooedjew) April 5, 2023

How to Understand Your Autistic Child: @AutSciPerson answers "the most common questions I see from parents of autistic kids," such as, Should I encourage my autistic kid to socialize more? Why does my child get so angry suddenly? & more:https://t.co/FINcrgf7uS #AutismAcceptance— Thinking Person's Guide To Autism (@thinkingautism) April 6, 2023

Tragedy or opportunity?  Perspective by @dianawtan22 argues that scrutiny of research by #autistic people represents an opportunity for non-autistic researchers to reflect & take action to build trust @autismMQ @MQEducationNEW, FREE to 12 Apr:https://t.co/2d6orZGNfY pic.twitter.com/vdI7rM2DTc— AutismInAdulthood (@AutismAdulthood) April 4, 2023

My dream is that one day the megaphone for people doing the positive, constructive work of building inclusive, sustainable communities will be greater than the ignorant and malevolent ones out there spreading fear & harm. #findtheothers #teamhuman— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) April 6, 2023

How should we really be thinking about the autism spectrum? This comic provides a reframe away from harmful linear thinking of "high" and "low" functioning autism. https://t.co/Twp0jhypvR (h/t @rboren @stimpunks) pic.twitter.com/UUNOwMai3h— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) April 6, 2023

How can we get @Stimpunks to 500,000 followers to amplify their work in the quest for true educational inclusion? 👀 https://t.co/mfxtEsFMKl— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) April 6, 2023

“Reframe these states of being that have been labelled deficiencies or pathologies as human differences.”—Jonathan MooneyOne of the best things you can do during #AutismAcceptaceMonth is reframe.https://t.co/ZbhxYvt58l— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 6, 2023

This #AutismAcceptanceMonth, learn about the five neurodivergent love languages.- Infodumping- Parallel Play, Body Doubling- Support Swapping, Sharing Spoons- Deep Pressure- Penguin Pebblinghttps://t.co/rAQKpIUCcG— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 5, 2023

We are autistic parents, adults, & young people. #AutismAcceptanceMonth is a tough month for us. We are spoken over & marginalized from our own narrative. Stereotypes, myths, & inspiration exploitation are everywhere. Let’s confront that misinformation.https://t.co/1jVFk8KBZ8— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 5, 2023

Autistic people spend Autism Acceptance Month, April, debunking myths and confronting harm. Meanwhile, platforms place ads on our work that promote what we’re confronting.Tech Workers: Is Autistic Conversion Therapy, ABA, in Your Company’s Ad Stock?https://t.co/waRcehBfQk— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 5, 2023

Now more than ever, we must take a moment to recognize and celebrate #TransgenderDayofVisibility. States nationwide continue to introduce hateful legislation targeting the transgender community. To the community: We stand with you, and you DO belong. Today, we celebrate you.— Future is Now Coalition (@FiNCoalition) March 31, 2023

Stimpunks was forged in the quest for educational inclusion. We had to roll our own, because even the “all means all” of public ed failed to include us. We learned a lot along the way & present Stimpunks Space as the synthesis of our learning.https://t.co/TMbScMB7OF#edchat— Stimpunks Foundation (@stimpunks) April 4, 2023

“For far too long, campaigns have failed to meet even the most basic standards of accessibility. They’ve shown time and time again that the disability community is not a priority constituency.” Read more in our new blog post from @the_tattooedjew. https://t.co/sdW3jwqHFD— Rooted in Rights (@RootedInRights) March 30, 2023

A majority of people with disabilities in the South live in poverty, activist Kehsi Iman Wilson says. Many are impacted by the carceral system, the housing crisis and a lack of access to affordable health care, she says. https://t.co/Ec1RM4MNgs— Here & Now (@hereandnow) April 1, 2023

My latest for @RootedInRights on @staceyabrams and what all campaigns must do to engage disabled voters. https://t.co/u911mDb6mL#CripTheVote https://t.co/dQuYhwqR0M— Dom Kelly (@the_tattooedjew) March 30, 2023

HALF the people killed by police in the US have a disability. Half! Cop City would help make Atlanta -- already a wildly inaccessible city -- even deadlier for people with disabilities. #stopcopcity https://t.co/ZvxCYnFVlp— Hannah Riley #StopCopCity (@hannahcrileyy) March 29, 2023