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Dr Daniel P Jones
@danielpjones.bsky.social
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Crip-queer disability scholar + creative practitioner | Tourette Syndrome, Creative Research Methods, Public Space (+ more) | Bridging Fellow in Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social | Co-Lead @ndhumanities.bsky.social |

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 3d
"Why is this device even an issue?"

I present to you, my latest Open Access paper! Here, I approach Neupulse (and median nerve stimulation more broadly) through the lens of technoableism.

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

#TouretteSyndrome #Tics #AcademicSky #DisabilityStudies

Reposted by Daniel E. Jones

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Meg Fereday is recruiting participants @meg-fereday.bsky.social · 7d
Still seeking participants for my PhD research on neuroqueer youth digital resistance practices! (ERGO: 103967)

Know someone who’d be interested?

All info is at linktr.ee/nqresearch.s..., or email me with any questions at ✉️nqresearch@soton.ac.uk
Neuroqueering Online - Study | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree
PhD research project (ERGO: 103967) - participants needed!
linktr.ee

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Claire Turner @claireturner.bsky.social · 12d
I'm delighted to share details of the first of two workshops I'm hosting this year on The Senses and Medical Humanities. The first workshop will take place in Durham on 24 February. Spaces are limited, so reserve yours now.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-senses...
The Senses and Medical Humanities
A one-day workshop exploring sensory studies and medical humanities through short talks, creative activities, and networking.
www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 12d
It’s your last chance to sign up for the WAARC webinar on “Organisational accountability on disability in the workplace” with Deepa Shastri and Faye Stewart at noon GMT today! buytickets.at/wellcomeanti...
Select tickets – Organisational accountability in accessibility in the workplace – Zoom
Organisational accountability in accessibility in the workplace – Zoom, Wed 28 Jan 2026 - This is the third instalment of the Dreaming up a Disability Inclusive Workplace webinar series hosted by the ...
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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 15d
On this note, I've just had word that my paper on this so-called treatment is now in-press! "Centering Tourettic Experiences in Technology: Tourette Syndrome, median nerve stimulation, and the role of technoableism in self-harm and stigma" will be out soon. Watch this space, stop electrocuting us.
danielpjones.bsky.social Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
For a film that has a story largely focused on finding acceptance regardless of tics, it ends in a documentary-styled promotion for Neupulse which encourages folks to self-administer electrocution to minimise tics. Ethically questionable, yes, but also evidence of poor writing and confused messages

Reposted by Daniel E. Jones

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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 17d
#CrippingResearchCulture now has 4 BSL translations provided by Marcel Hirshman of Weald BSL: sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/waarc...
Cripping Research Culture Podcast
WAARC presents "Cripping Research Culture", a podcast that asks the question: "How can we make better working conditions for disabled staff in higher education?". Hosted and produced by Élaina Gauthie...
sheffield.ac.uk

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
I fear that should this film win these BAFTA categories, it will do nothing but enforce the idea that electrocuting tourettic people into neurotypical submission is 'fine', that tourettic actors do not belong in the industry, and that filmmakers can get away with perpetuating dangerous narratives.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
Lots of folks disagree with me hugely, but I say that regardless of the fact this story was based on the life of someone in the TS community, perhaps we do not have to settle for representation, but for good representation. We need TS media where the conclusion isn't that our existence is an issue.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
For a film that has a story largely focused on finding acceptance regardless of tics, it ends in a documentary-styled promotion for Neupulse which encourages folks to self-administer electrocution to minimise tics. Ethically questionable, yes, but also evidence of poor writing and confused messages

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
The lead character has Tourette Syndrome. They decided to cast somebody who does not have Tourette Syndrome (or even a tic disorder for that matter) as the lead. Tourettic people were, however, given the 'privilege' of being extras in the background. This does not count as inclusive casting.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · 19d
'I Swear' has made the BAFTA Longlist for 6 awards this year, including 'Best Film', 'Leading Actor', and 'Casting'. As a disability scholar focused on Tourette Syndrome, and a tourettic person myself, here's a couple of my concerns in a short thread...

#TouretteSyndrome #BAFTA #Disability

Reposted by Daniel E. Jones

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Dr Élaina is cripping out @elainagmamaril.bsky.social · 19d
A new episode of #CrippingResearchCulture with Stuart Moore of @nadsn.bsky.social has just dropped wherever podcasts can be found!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Q7r...
Full transcript here: sheffield.ac.uk/ihuman/waarc...
Universal Design for the Workplace with Stuart Moore
open.spotify.com

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Andrew Gurza @andrewgurza.ca · 22d
disabled people who cannot work deserve good things too.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Dec 16
This is awesome news! Congrats! 🙌

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Dec 15
Monday mornings look like:

‐ The same job rejection being sent to me for the fourth time, just in case I'd forgotten
- My local café running out of ALL dairy-free milk
- A bird deciding to poop on not one, but both of my shoulders

Big sighs all around! 🫠

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Durham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · Dec 12
On Monday 24 November, the Moving Bodies Lab Bridging Fellow @danielpjones.bsky.social facilitated an international roundtable titled ‘Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research’.

Read Daniel's recap of the event here: medhumsplatform.org/towards-tour...
Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research
Bridging Fellow Dr. Daniel P. Jones recaps the international roundtable event titled ‘Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research’.
medhumsplatform.org

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Dec 10
Had the privilege of digitally hosting some debates about the future of Tourette Syndrome research a few weeks back. For those who might be interested in a short summary, check the link below! 🌟

medhumsplatform.org/towards-tour...
medhumsplatform.org

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Andrew Gurza @andrewgurza.ca · Dec 7
Looking for SWers to have on my podcast Disability After Dark to talk sw and disability. If you are interested, shoot me an e-mail andrew@andrewgurza.com. Thanks.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Dec 6
Also I'm telling myself that refusing to correct typos that happen when I tic should be considered tourettic praxis ha!

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Dec 6
My shadow for the weekend...
(I think this mighy be Daisy's BlueSky debut?)
A white and brown jack russel sits om a sofa, facing the camera. In the background is a Christmas tree.

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Neurodivergent Humanities Network @ndhumanities.bsky.social · Dec 3
🚨 NEURODIVERSITY IS MORE THAN... symposium 📅 4 March 2026, 9-5pm GMT, online. Free to attend, all welcome! Sign up below:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neurodiver...
Neurodiversity is More Than...
A symposium organised by Abs S. Ashley and Ombre Tarragnat
www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social · Nov 27
Every budget from the past two decades has followed the same formula: more money for weapons, more tax cuts for corporations and yet ordinary people are told we have to tighten our belts and face cuts in our community.

DR UK for @opendemocracy.net 👇
www.opendemocracy.net/en/rachel-re...
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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 25
This is too real 🤣

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 25
This happens to me on an S25 as well 😢

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 24
This week has been wild, and it's only Monday. Tiger is demonstrating how your emails will find me for the rest of the week. 😴
A sleepy orange and brown cat, curled up in a ball with one eye open looking at thr camera.

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 21
Why not start next week off with a discussion about the future critically engaged directions for #TouretteSyndrome #research? The event features the wonderful Rena Zito, Danni Phoenix-Kane, Dan Whittaker and Diana Beljaars (and your's truly!)

@durhamimh.bsky.social

www.dur.ac.uk/research/ins...
Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research - Durham University
www.dur.ac.uk

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 18
Solidarity to my friends and colleagues at TUOS! Keep fighting the good fight ✊️

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Jim Dickinson @jimdickinson.bsky.social · Nov 18
"Staff at University of Sheffield begin strike action"
Staff at University of Sheffield begin strike action
Staff at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University are taking part in strikes.
bbc.in

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 17
One week to go! 🎉

24 Nov, 3–5pm GMT

'Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of #TouretteSyndrome Research' features a Tourettic-majority panel sharing bold provocations on #TS, ownership of diagnosis, art-science collaboration, and more!

Free registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/towards-to...
Towards Tourettic Studies: The Future of Tourette Syndrome Research
An interdisciplinary symposium on Tourette Syndrome, imagining a future of Tourettic Studies that is looking beyond the syndrome.
www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Daniel P Jones @danielpjones.bsky.social · Nov 15
Our hearts are heavy today. Rest in peace, Alice Wong.
thrasherxy.bsky.social Dr. Thrasher's The Overseer Class is now available for pre-order @thrasherxy.bsky.social · Nov 15
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.