Lisa J
@choctoothpaste.bsky.social
CEnv. Nature, train journeys, walks in the hills. Autistic. LGBT. Parent to a fab daughter who types to communicate. AAC, SEND, inclusion. She / her.
Avoiding the dead bird app.
Avoiding the dead bird app.
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This thread is so important.
It is just too easy for those whose careers are tightly bound up with the reforms of the past 15 years to assume that everything is better, and brush inconvenient truths under the carpet
bsky.app/profile/warw...
It is just too easy for those whose careers are tightly bound up with the reforms of the past 15 years to assume that everything is better, and brush inconvenient truths under the carpet
bsky.app/profile/warw...
“England’s education system is good and moving towards being great.” Really? You seem not to be giving much weight to pupil wellbeing findings then, @steverollett.bsky.social
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-powers-t...
www.theguardian.com/society/arti...
schoolsweek.co.uk/new-powers-t...
www.theguardian.com/society/arti...
New DfE powers to close trusts 'must be used with caution'
Sector responds to news government is set to gain new intervention powers once MAT inspections start
schoolsweek.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
This thread is so important.
It is just too easy for those whose careers are tightly bound up with the reforms of the past 15 years to assume that everything is better, and brush inconvenient truths under the carpet
bsky.app/profile/warw...
It is just too easy for those whose careers are tightly bound up with the reforms of the past 15 years to assume that everything is better, and brush inconvenient truths under the carpet
bsky.app/profile/warw...
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If you watch the panorama tonight about pet owners paying extortionate amounts for healthcare for their furry loved ones, do bear in mind that it’s basically the American healthcare system but for animals and that it’s what our nhs would be replaced with if certain right wingers had their way.
January 12, 2026 at 6:51 PM
If you watch the panorama tonight about pet owners paying extortionate amounts for healthcare for their furry loved ones, do bear in mind that it’s basically the American healthcare system but for animals and that it’s what our nhs would be replaced with if certain right wingers had their way.
Important new paper:
"We believe that some methods to teach nonspeaking autistic people to type—long dismissed because they involve the assistance of another person—warrant fresh, unbiased, systematic, and respectful investigation."
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
"We believe that some methods to teach nonspeaking autistic people to type—long dismissed because they involve the assistance of another person—warrant fresh, unbiased, systematic, and respectful investigation."
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Why We Need to Study Assisted Methods to Teach Typing to Nonspeaking Autistic People
At least one third of autistic people have limited or no speech. Most nonspeaking autistic people are never provided alternatives that would enable the full range of expression that speech allows, si...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Important new paper:
"We believe that some methods to teach nonspeaking autistic people to type—long dismissed because they involve the assistance of another person—warrant fresh, unbiased, systematic, and respectful investigation."
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
"We believe that some methods to teach nonspeaking autistic people to type—long dismissed because they involve the assistance of another person—warrant fresh, unbiased, systematic, and respectful investigation."
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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New stories out now! One aim this issue is to show what works in healthcare, employment and in people's artistic and social lives. Our first issue of the year features brilliant contributors like @samcarlisle.bsky.social @maryohara1.bsky.social @georgejulian.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
communitylivingmagazine.com
Community Living
The campaigning magazine on equality, inclusion and living life: learning disabilities, care, health, welfare, housing, arts and more
communitylivingmagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:16 AM
New stories out now! One aim this issue is to show what works in healthcare, employment and in people's artistic and social lives. Our first issue of the year features brilliant contributors like @samcarlisle.bsky.social @maryohara1.bsky.social @georgejulian.bsky.social
communitylivingmagazine.com
communitylivingmagazine.com
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How to convince UK gov that Bluesky is worth using?
Maybe follow some - or all - of these accounts ⬇️👍🏻
Maybe follow some - or all - of these accounts ⬇️👍🏻
So... I've created a starter pack of UK government organisations currently on Bluesky: go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
(Currently includes all those listed under ministerial and non-ministerial departments here www.gov.uk/government/o... - let me know any I've missed, or got wrong)
January 12, 2026 at 8:25 AM
How to convince UK gov that Bluesky is worth using?
Maybe follow some - or all - of these accounts ⬇️👍🏻
Maybe follow some - or all - of these accounts ⬇️👍🏻
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Good luck to anyone starting the year with a new health regime. Here’s how mine always goes.
January 12, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Good luck to anyone starting the year with a new health regime. Here’s how mine always goes.
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Desperately trying to hold on to Sunday vibes.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Desperately trying to hold on to Sunday vibes.
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Impressive level of delusion to think Greenlanders would look at US & think:
“Massive gun violence. Patchy healthcare. Increasingly authoritarian & arbitrary.
Hey yeah, that’s a country we want to join!
They’ll definitely respect us & won’t just mine our natural resources & take the profit.”
“Massive gun violence. Patchy healthcare. Increasingly authoritarian & arbitrary.
Hey yeah, that’s a country we want to join!
They’ll definitely respect us & won’t just mine our natural resources & take the profit.”
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Impressive level of delusion to think Greenlanders would look at US & think:
“Massive gun violence. Patchy healthcare. Increasingly authoritarian & arbitrary.
Hey yeah, that’s a country we want to join!
They’ll definitely respect us & won’t just mine our natural resources & take the profit.”
“Massive gun violence. Patchy healthcare. Increasingly authoritarian & arbitrary.
Hey yeah, that’s a country we want to join!
They’ll definitely respect us & won’t just mine our natural resources & take the profit.”
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More MPs are coming off X and I assume that means they will be posting more on here
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
More MPs are coming off X and I assume that means they will be posting more on here
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
@politicshome.bsky.social has a handy list of all the MPs on Bluesky
Please point out anyone who is missing!
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The wintering male Black Redstart at Christ Church College was enjoying the sun and finding food among the creepers on the south side of the college this beautiful winter morning
January 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The wintering male Black Redstart at Christ Church College was enjoying the sun and finding food among the creepers on the south side of the college this beautiful winter morning
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My wife asked me this morning what I want for my birthday. Now frantically googling barometer options....
I think we forget sometimes that barometers are miracle machines. It’s not windy yet at home; it is raining but nothing exceptional. Without the barometer, if you were just relying on local observations (like most mariners for most of history) you would have no idea it was time to run for your life.
Wheeeeeee! #Goretti
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
My wife asked me this morning what I want for my birthday. Now frantically googling barometer options....
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The start of this academic year has been the busiest in my 25 year career. The number of students who tell their university they are disabled continues to increase exponentially. That's a good thing, but also a bad thing...🧵
wonkhe.com/blogs/disabi...
wonkhe.com/blogs/disabi...
Disability in universities is both everywhere and nowhere
Despite rising disclosure rates, disability remains an “absent presence” in university culture. Holly Parrott examines why inclusion often ends up as an afterthought, and how the sector can do better ...
wonkhe.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:46 AM
The start of this academic year has been the busiest in my 25 year career. The number of students who tell their university they are disabled continues to increase exponentially. That's a good thing, but also a bad thing...🧵
wonkhe.com/blogs/disabi...
wonkhe.com/blogs/disabi...
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The Spanish version is “the left liberates, the right oppresses” and once I learned that, both screws and politics made more sense
the single line that has saved me the most hassle in my life is "lefty loosey righty tighty"
January 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The Spanish version is “the left liberates, the right oppresses” and once I learned that, both screws and politics made more sense
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NEW POST: At 13, Functional Neurological Disorder changed Liam’s life forever—the #EHCP therapy activities that some may think are “non-educational” helped him back outside and on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: At 13, Functional Neurological Disorder changed Liam’s life forever—the #EHCP therapy activities that some may think are “non-educational” helped him back outside and on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
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The first #AutisticElders online meetup is this morning. I'm looking forwards to a chat with my peers. If you're #autistic (incl self-diagnosed) over 50 yrs old & want to try something new this year, it isn't too late to register and join us.
2026 Over 50's #Autistic adults meet ups begin on Thursday's 8th Jan, 11am- 12. All autistic people aged 50 or over are welcome. It's an informal peer group chat. The theme will be Transitioning into retirement. It's free, but register at us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#AutisticElders #Autism
#AutisticElders #Autism
January 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The first #AutisticElders online meetup is this morning. I'm looking forwards to a chat with my peers. If you're #autistic (incl self-diagnosed) over 50 yrs old & want to try something new this year, it isn't too late to register and join us.
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Just told by the train tannoy that to find out about snow based train cancellations later today I should follow them on X.
Why are these businesses still using that platform as their main comms place?
Why are these businesses still using that platform as their main comms place?
January 8, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Just told by the train tannoy that to find out about snow based train cancellations later today I should follow them on X.
Why are these businesses still using that platform as their main comms place?
Why are these businesses still using that platform as their main comms place?
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Much enjoyed this wide-ranging discussion with Gavin about the outlook for 2026, as all the assumptions on which British foreign policy has been based for decades are being upended.
The state we are in - thanks to @lordrickettsp.bsky.social for being a trusted guide through what begins to look like the new world dis-order. Have a listen @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social - constructive comments welcome!
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
@gavinesler.bsky.social and @lordrickettsp.bsky.social discuss the latest global chaos and what to look out for in 2026
➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod
#WorldNews #Trump #Venezuela #Geopolitics
@gavinesler.bsky.social and @lordrickettsp.bsky.social discuss the latest global chaos and what to look out for in 2026
➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod
#WorldNews #Trump #Venezuela #Geopolitics
January 7, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Much enjoyed this wide-ranging discussion with Gavin about the outlook for 2026, as all the assumptions on which British foreign policy has been based for decades are being upended.
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My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
January 7, 2026 at 10:56 PM
My daughter’s primary school, for example, sent out a notice to say they were going to stop using their X account for comms.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
It’s as simple as that. There are plenty of alternatives.
But even if there weren’t you can’t contribute to that.
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Don't miss out on upcoming FREE BTO Youth events for young people including at RSPB Rainham Marshes, Thurrock. Book a space at www.bto.org/youth-events #EssexBirding
January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Don't miss out on upcoming FREE BTO Youth events for young people including at RSPB Rainham Marshes, Thurrock. Book a space at www.bto.org/youth-events #EssexBirding
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The best time to quit X was two years ago, the second best time is now...
July 8, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The best time to quit X was two years ago, the second best time is now...
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I am pleased to announce that I have commandeered my neighbor's home. This home will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, to ensure it is used to benefit my neighbor and me! Thank you for your attention to this matter!
January 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I am pleased to announce that I have commandeered my neighbor's home. This home will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, to ensure it is used to benefit my neighbor and me! Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
January 7, 2026 at 1:22 PM
People who consider themselves decent, progressive, or left leaning should not only be embarrassed to remain on X in any active capacity - they should be deeply ashamed. The line was crossed long ago.
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Walked through the snow to have lunch with some Asian diplomats and have a general chat about the state of things and boy if you think Bluesky takes are [gestures expansively] then you want to have a January lunch with a bunch of Asian and EU diplomats rn
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Walked through the snow to have lunch with some Asian diplomats and have a general chat about the state of things and boy if you think Bluesky takes are [gestures expansively] then you want to have a January lunch with a bunch of Asian and EU diplomats rn
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Regarding the issue of having hobbies being good for you, I still think that what we are paying too little attention to is people's ability to pursue their interests given their work and family commitments, and for some people their need for support to do those activities.
January 7, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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