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Author Archives: Leah Kelley
Resistance
Sometimes I barely keep breathing winded gutted witnessing the pain and trauma of friends neighbours fellow humans Sometimes the next breath seems impossible sucked away by horror intensity hopelessness And yet… it comes the next breath in and out The … Continue reading
Posted in Collective Responsibility, poetry, prejudice, privilege, Rail Against Stigma
Tagged pain, Resistance, Solidarity, Witnessing
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On the ABLEISM of Participation Marks
I was recently involved in an online discussion that has me considering that the common practice or focus on participation is often stacked against people who might participate or engage differently. When I encounter a situation where I am graded … Continue reading
Counting… The Day of Mourning and the Disability Clothesline
By Emma Van der Klift On March 1st of every year for the last three, a small group of activists – mostly activists with disabilities – have gathered together at Woodland’s Memorial Gardens in New Westminster, BC. The Gardens are … Continue reading
Posted in ableism, Activist, ASAN, Disability Day of Mourning
Tagged ASAN Vancouver, Broadreach Training, Canadian Autistics United (CAU), Catherine Frazee, CAU, Conversations that Matter, Disability Clothesline, Disability Day of Mourning, Emma Van der Klift, filicide, murder, Samantha Connor, vigil, Woodland’s Memorial Gardens, Woodlands
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Toward the River: A Poem of Hope
Toward the River… Toward the River I saw the bird-tipped tree written strong against the smoke-faded hills and sky Living paintbrushes witnessing entwined as silhouette amidst destruction desolation resting there holding space and promise for tomorrow Leah Kelley February 23, … Continue reading
Posted in Activist, poem, poetry, social justice
Tagged Bird-tipped trees, commitment, Fires, hope, Justice, oppression, Pushing back, Thompson River, Witnessing
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Electronic Resources: Arizona TASH 2018
Links to information, visuals, and other resources: Hierarchy of Language Prompts When – not if Communication ‘The Tone Hierarchy’ Limit Setting In this House Conference Support Cards Friendship and Relationships: You, yes you, need autistic friends: A guest post by … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona TASH, Autism, Autistic, Neurodiversity, TASH
Tagged #ActuallyAutistic writers, Blogs and Resources, Electonic Handout, Resources, Visuals
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When Someone Drinks your Mountain Dew: A Video Short by H
I came home after a long day at work yesterday and H was so excited to show me this video he made, and he has given me permission to share it here. It is only 6 seconds long – but … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, B films, making movies
Tagged anthropomorphic penguins, Claymation, Mountain Dew, movie making, Otmar Gutmann, parody, Pingu, sense of humour, Stop motion
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Fabulous Fringes: A Short Film by Alex Kronstein
I don’t know if you have had the opportunity to check out the work of Alex Kronstein, the ever-wonderful curator, creator, and host of the The NeurodiveCast. Alex’s podcasts offer an alternative way to access information from a wide range … Continue reading
The Neurotypical Wife: Welcome to Las Vegas
I was reading another hilarious post by The Neurotypical Wife and I requested, “Please – oh please – do you think it might be possible that this could be made available in a graphic or a letter that I could … Continue reading
The Teacher’s Kid – It’s not what you think…
I had the opportunity this evening to enter into a discussion with a colleague: a fellow teacher who is also the parent of a five-year-old Autistic son. So as we talked this man commented, “It is great that you are … Continue reading
Posted in Activist, Advocacy, Autism, childhood, Disability, Educator, neurodivergent, Parent, prejudice, Teacher
Tagged Activism, advocate, Autistic, Autistic Activist, disability, injustice, neurodivergent, oppression, social justice activist, The Teacher's kid
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In this house – and outside too!
In this house we do acceptance ❤️ … and we do acceptance outdoors as well!! I have had numerous requests to create an alternative version of the “In this House” image, so that it works for those who related to … Continue reading
