Aster Cosmos
@liberatelearning.bsky.social
Person centred & values driven educational designer in #highereducation who posts about #learningdesign #pedagogy #assessment #equity #diversity #wellbeing #mentalhealth. Also a big nerd who enjoys puns and dadjokes
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My tribe and I developed this together and it genuinely brings me joy: Equity in Action: Practical actions & advice for embedding respect, reflection, diversity & change in teaching practice. @liberatelearning.bsky.social @prudencevron.bsky.social @elzbthmccrthy.bsky.social #UDL #EduSky #AcademicSky
Equity in action
Welcome to Equity in Action—a practical resource that embeds respect, reflection, diversity, and meaningful change in higher education.
How to use this website
The examples are organised into four m...
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July 30, 2025 at 5:31 AM
My tribe and I developed this together and it genuinely brings me joy: Equity in Action: Practical actions & advice for embedding respect, reflection, diversity & change in teaching practice. @liberatelearning.bsky.social @prudencevron.bsky.social @elzbthmccrthy.bsky.social #UDL #EduSky #AcademicSky
Went to an event I was keen on but left early due to inaccessibility
I wrote about the cost of self advocacy, shared the barriers I faced, and what's needed for #InclusiveDesign.
Read the full post and practical takeaways on LinkedIn 👇👇👇
#Accessibility #Disability
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I wrote about the cost of self advocacy, shared the barriers I faced, and what's needed for #InclusiveDesign.
Read the full post and practical takeaways on LinkedIn 👇👇👇
#Accessibility #Disability
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#disability #selfadvocacy #accessibility | Aster Cosmos (formerly Phillip Abramson)
*How do you make events accessible?*
Sharing a moment that left me feeling unseen and reflecting on inaccessibility and emotional fatigue
I went to an event I was excited for over the weekend but dis...
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June 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Went to an event I was keen on but left early due to inaccessibility
I wrote about the cost of self advocacy, shared the barriers I faced, and what's needed for #InclusiveDesign.
Read the full post and practical takeaways on LinkedIn 👇👇👇
#Accessibility #Disability
www.linkedin.com/posts/asterc...
I wrote about the cost of self advocacy, shared the barriers I faced, and what's needed for #InclusiveDesign.
Read the full post and practical takeaways on LinkedIn 👇👇👇
#Accessibility #Disability
www.linkedin.com/posts/asterc...
That's a nice framework. Always good to have some focus on what students are proud of
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🌟 Reflect on the school year with these creative end-of-year survey ideas! 🎨✨ Draw, describe, and rate your favorite moments in a fun and memorable way! docs.google.com/presentation...
May 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
That's a nice framework. Always good to have some focus on what students are proud of
I contributed to this episode (I'm at 21:55)
✅ Remember what motivates you
✅ protect the life of work-life
✅ care for community
✅ nature, meeting our needs (bodily, social, etc)
#wellbeing is hard around a #systemic threat to it. Change the system
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/podca...
✅ Remember what motivates you
✅ protect the life of work-life
✅ care for community
✅ nature, meeting our needs (bodily, social, etc)
#wellbeing is hard around a #systemic threat to it. Change the system
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/podca...
THE podcast: how to look after yourself in higher education
Personal insights from a range of higher education voices on how they preserve their own well-being
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April 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I contributed to this episode (I'm at 21:55)
✅ Remember what motivates you
✅ protect the life of work-life
✅ care for community
✅ nature, meeting our needs (bodily, social, etc)
#wellbeing is hard around a #systemic threat to it. Change the system
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/podca...
✅ Remember what motivates you
✅ protect the life of work-life
✅ care for community
✅ nature, meeting our needs (bodily, social, etc)
#wellbeing is hard around a #systemic threat to it. Change the system
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/podca...
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"Fear of tarring children with these labels once kept numbers down, are we now applying them too liberally?"
No. We are not. 😐
"It has also left a group in the cold: children who are not high functioning, who have limited communication and who struggle with daily life"
No. We have not.* You have.
No. We are not. 😐
"It has also left a group in the cold: children who are not high functioning, who have limited communication and who struggle with daily life"
No. We have not.* You have.
The Good Doctor’s version of autism masks a grimmer truth of badly failed children | Martha Gill
Tales of ‘too much’ progress don’t stand up when severe cases are still being treated with a Victorian harshness, as recent disturbing footage shows
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December 1, 2024 at 2:01 PM
"Fear of tarring children with these labels once kept numbers down, are we now applying them too liberally?"
No. We are not. 😐
"It has also left a group in the cold: children who are not high functioning, who have limited communication and who struggle with daily life"
No. We have not.* You have.
No. We are not. 😐
"It has also left a group in the cold: children who are not high functioning, who have limited communication and who struggle with daily life"
No. We have not.* You have.
As awful as this is, I'm actually not surprised. #Allies to the front, speak up for your #queer peers, we need to stand in solidarity against #oppression and #marginalisation. 🏳️🌈✊
Following up on this. They just banned a Canadian trans musician from getting a visa to tour the US.
They're straight up banning trans people from entering the US.
www.stereogum.com/2303977/bell...
They're straight up banning trans people from entering the US.
www.stereogum.com/2303977/bell...
April 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
As awful as this is, I'm actually not surprised. #Allies to the front, speak up for your #queer peers, we need to stand in solidarity against #oppression and #marginalisation. 🏳️🌈✊
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“I’m not worried about Long Covid”
Of course you’re not. Most people weren’t worried about it, until it happened to them
This is true of most disabilities. People think they’re the exception. That we’ve done something “wrong”. It’ll be different for them
Disability can & does happen to everyone.
Of course you’re not. Most people weren’t worried about it, until it happened to them
This is true of most disabilities. People think they’re the exception. That we’ve done something “wrong”. It’ll be different for them
Disability can & does happen to everyone.
April 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
“I’m not worried about Long Covid”
Of course you’re not. Most people weren’t worried about it, until it happened to them
This is true of most disabilities. People think they’re the exception. That we’ve done something “wrong”. It’ll be different for them
Disability can & does happen to everyone.
Of course you’re not. Most people weren’t worried about it, until it happened to them
This is true of most disabilities. People think they’re the exception. That we’ve done something “wrong”. It’ll be different for them
Disability can & does happen to everyone.
#equitable #learning = good teaching practice
I love these frameworks but one thing is often missing! Have a read 👇👇👇
liberatelearning.substack.com/p/i-love-uni...
What practices have helped you participate in learning? Teachers: What do you think is missing to help you truly thrive?
I love these frameworks but one thing is often missing! Have a read 👇👇👇
liberatelearning.substack.com/p/i-love-uni...
What practices have helped you participate in learning? Teachers: What do you think is missing to help you truly thrive?
I love universal design for learning and here's why (plus one micro gripe)
If you've spoken to me for more than fifteen minutes there's a very good chance we'll start talking about accessible design practices — or more accurately I'll monologue while you become my captive au...
liberatelearning.substack.com
April 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#equitable #learning = good teaching practice
I love these frameworks but one thing is often missing! Have a read 👇👇👇
liberatelearning.substack.com/p/i-love-uni...
What practices have helped you participate in learning? Teachers: What do you think is missing to help you truly thrive?
I love these frameworks but one thing is often missing! Have a read 👇👇👇
liberatelearning.substack.com/p/i-love-uni...
What practices have helped you participate in learning? Teachers: What do you think is missing to help you truly thrive?
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THIS!!! FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY, STOP TURNING ELON INTO A WOMAN!! THAT JUST TELLS ME YOU HATE WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE
YOU CAN CALL OUT HORRIBLE PEOPLE FOR BEING HORRIBLE AND EVIL WITHOUT THROWING WHOLE COMMUNITIES YOU CLAIM TO CARE ABOUT UNDER THE BUS
YOU CAN CALL OUT HORRIBLE PEOPLE FOR BEING HORRIBLE AND EVIL WITHOUT THROWING WHOLE COMMUNITIES YOU CLAIM TO CARE ABOUT UNDER THE BUS
Same for all y’all’s casting Elon as a woman or bringing up Melania as a sex worker derisively.
You *think* you’re signalling solidarity & you are not.
You *think* you’re signalling solidarity & you are not.
April 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
THIS!!! FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT'S HOLY, STOP TURNING ELON INTO A WOMAN!! THAT JUST TELLS ME YOU HATE WOMEN AND TRANS PEOPLE
YOU CAN CALL OUT HORRIBLE PEOPLE FOR BEING HORRIBLE AND EVIL WITHOUT THROWING WHOLE COMMUNITIES YOU CLAIM TO CARE ABOUT UNDER THE BUS
YOU CAN CALL OUT HORRIBLE PEOPLE FOR BEING HORRIBLE AND EVIL WITHOUT THROWING WHOLE COMMUNITIES YOU CLAIM TO CARE ABOUT UNDER THE BUS
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It’s not “differently abled,” it’s not “special needs,” it’s not “handicapped,” or anything else, it’s disabled. Disabled is not a bad or dirty word. Disabled is accurate and there’s nothing wrong with being disabled.
April 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It’s not “differently abled,” it’s not “special needs,” it’s not “handicapped,” or anything else, it’s disabled. Disabled is not a bad or dirty word. Disabled is accurate and there’s nothing wrong with being disabled.
video from national down syndrome society
It's so key to #socialjustice, that #marginalised groups have #representation in things that will affect them. From individual to societal. It may seem like more work but you get better outcomes. Long term everyone wins
Whose voice is absent in your space?
It's so key to #socialjustice, that #marginalised groups have #representation in things that will affect them. From individual to societal. It may seem like more work but you get better outcomes. Long term everyone wins
Whose voice is absent in your space?
NO DECISION WITHOUT US | World Down Syndrome Day 2025
YouTube video by CoorDown
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March 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
video from national down syndrome society
It's so key to #socialjustice, that #marginalised groups have #representation in things that will affect them. From individual to societal. It may seem like more work but you get better outcomes. Long term everyone wins
Whose voice is absent in your space?
It's so key to #socialjustice, that #marginalised groups have #representation in things that will affect them. From individual to societal. It may seem like more work but you get better outcomes. Long term everyone wins
Whose voice is absent in your space?
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One of my students used references & quotations invented by #ChatGPT in a presentation this week. It was a formative assessment, not counting towards the final mark, and on reflection I wasn’t clear enough about rules on AI use also applying to presentations. But it was quite instructive. 🧵
March 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
One of my students used references & quotations invented by #ChatGPT in a presentation this week. It was a formative assessment, not counting towards the final mark, and on reflection I wasn’t clear enough about rules on AI use also applying to presentations. But it was quite instructive. 🧵
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There’s no secret why Australia’s productivity is stagnating: much of the economy is locked up in cosy duopolies who spend their time consolidating their dominance, so they can rip customers off. Until politicans act to break them up, this will continue www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
ACCC urges reform as Coles and Woolworths named among ‘most profitable’ supermarkets in world
A 441-page report calls for 20 recommendations, including greater transparency around prices, special offers and ‘shrinkflation’
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
There’s no secret why Australia’s productivity is stagnating: much of the economy is locked up in cosy duopolies who spend their time consolidating their dominance, so they can rip customers off. Until politicans act to break them up, this will continue www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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#ADHD #wellbeing #selfcare
Self care can look very different for different people and so of course it will differ by neurotype, culture, etc.
There are good tips here
What do you find works for you?
#ADHD #wellbeing #selfcare
Self care can look very different for different people and so of course it will differ by neurotype, culture, etc.
There are good tips here
What do you find works for you?
My MOST Effective SELF-CARE Strategies (as Someone with ADHD)
YouTube video by How to ADHD
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March 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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#ADHD #wellbeing #selfcare
Self care can look very different for different people and so of course it will differ by neurotype, culture, etc.
There are good tips here
What do you find works for you?
#ADHD #wellbeing #selfcare
Self care can look very different for different people and so of course it will differ by neurotype, culture, etc.
There are good tips here
What do you find works for you?
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#feminism #history #socialjustice
All rights were hard won. Don't allow the world to slip backwards!
#feminism #history #socialjustice
All rights were hard won. Don't allow the world to slip backwards!
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March 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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#feminism #history #socialjustice
All rights were hard won. Don't allow the world to slip backwards!
#feminism #history #socialjustice
All rights were hard won. Don't allow the world to slip backwards!
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When you take the signs down, it puts the word “not” before each of the words and that is a HORRIBLE message!
March 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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#queer #trans #nonbinary #healthandwellbeing #mentalhealth
None of this surprises me or would anyone in the community. Remember that young folks (think schooling and early post school) are particularly vulnerable. What will you do to safeguard queer well-being?
#queer #trans #nonbinary #healthandwellbeing #mentalhealth
None of this surprises me or would anyone in the community. Remember that young folks (think schooling and early post school) are particularly vulnerable. What will you do to safeguard queer well-being?
We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried
The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is suffering and getting worse.
theconversation.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
theconversation.com/we-tracked-t...
#queer #trans #nonbinary #healthandwellbeing #mentalhealth
None of this surprises me or would anyone in the community. Remember that young folks (think schooling and early post school) are particularly vulnerable. What will you do to safeguard queer well-being?
#queer #trans #nonbinary #healthandwellbeing #mentalhealth
None of this surprises me or would anyone in the community. Remember that young folks (think schooling and early post school) are particularly vulnerable. What will you do to safeguard queer well-being?
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Some well-known people in our industry don’t seem to understand at all what kind of privilege they have. Honestly very tired of hearing “stop paying attention” from white men, because the things they’re talking about don’t affect their life enough (yet). Your experience ≠ everyone else’s experience.
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Some well-known people in our industry don’t seem to understand at all what kind of privilege they have. Honestly very tired of hearing “stop paying attention” from white men, because the things they’re talking about don’t affect their life enough (yet). Your experience ≠ everyone else’s experience.
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#Facts
“Every #transphobic argument can basically be boiled down to: "I actually don't know the science at all or have a good argument here, but #trans people challenge my long held view of the #world 🌎 and it's very uncomfortable and everyone should be expected to move around my discomfort."
“Every #transphobic argument can basically be boiled down to: "I actually don't know the science at all or have a good argument here, but #trans people challenge my long held view of the #world 🌎 and it's very uncomfortable and everyone should be expected to move around my discomfort."
March 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#Facts
“Every #transphobic argument can basically be boiled down to: "I actually don't know the science at all or have a good argument here, but #trans people challenge my long held view of the #world 🌎 and it's very uncomfortable and everyone should be expected to move around my discomfort."
“Every #transphobic argument can basically be boiled down to: "I actually don't know the science at all or have a good argument here, but #trans people challenge my long held view of the #world 🌎 and it's very uncomfortable and everyone should be expected to move around my discomfort."
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March 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This was a really eye opening read. #actuallyautistic folks, does this resonate with you? How so?
neuroclastic.com/the-identity...
#inclusion #disability #identity #neurodivergence
neuroclastic.com/the-identity...
#inclusion #disability #identity #neurodivergence
The Identity Theory of Autism: How Autistic Identity Is Experienced Differently
Terra Vance posits that Autistic people experience empathy and emotions differently because the way autistic identity is structured differs from non-autistic people’s identity constructs.
neuroclastic.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
This was a really eye opening read. #actuallyautistic folks, does this resonate with you? How so?
neuroclastic.com/the-identity...
#inclusion #disability #identity #neurodivergence
neuroclastic.com/the-identity...
#inclusion #disability #identity #neurodivergence
So touched. I ran some training over the last few days and one of the participants sent me an email to tell me how much they loved it, that and getting to see how much fun people were having in the two sessions was very special.
#teaching #highered #activelearning #rapport
#teaching #highered #activelearning #rapport
February 28, 2025 at 6:19 AM
So touched. I ran some training over the last few days and one of the participants sent me an email to tell me how much they loved it, that and getting to see how much fun people were having in the two sessions was very special.
#teaching #highered #activelearning #rapport
#teaching #highered #activelearning #rapport