Naomi L. Jacobs
@naomijacobs.bsky.social
Researcher-activist.
Research associate, Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social
Trustee @disrightsuk.bsky.social
Disabled, neurodivergent (they/them) 🏳️🌈♿️♾️ #DisabilityStudies
At the Gates: Disability, Justice & the Churches https://bit.ly/3YMoUaE
Research associate, Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social
Trustee @disrightsuk.bsky.social
Disabled, neurodivergent (they/them) 🏳️🌈♿️♾️ #DisabilityStudies
At the Gates: Disability, Justice & the Churches https://bit.ly/3YMoUaE
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"autistic people reported higher levels of negative post-traumatic appraisals" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... including fear appraisals: "it is plausible that these are developed and reinforced through repeated experiences of the world not being safe or supportive for autistic people"
Post-traumatic stress disorder in autistic and non-autistic adults: The impact of appraisals on reactions to traumatic events - Rachel Prosser, Freya Rumball, Dorothy King, Craig Steel, 2025
Research suggests autistic people experience greater post-traumatic stress disorder symptom severity than non-autistic people following traumatic events. Post-t...
journals.sagepub.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
"autistic people reported higher levels of negative post-traumatic appraisals" journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... including fear appraisals: "it is plausible that these are developed and reinforced through repeated experiences of the world not being safe or supportive for autistic people"
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Your annual reminder that if you want someone to chat or have a laugh with over the Christmas period there will be lots of folk on the #JoinIn and #DuvetKnowItsChristmas threads. 🎄
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Your annual reminder that if you want someone to chat or have a laugh with over the Christmas period there will be lots of folk on the #JoinIn and #DuvetKnowItsChristmas threads. 🎄
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Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Neurodivergency and Entry into the Profession - Call for Speakers
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) invites proposals for presentations at our full-day online event exploring the experiences, challenges, and possibilities around entry ...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Blessings of the Returning Light on this Solstice, Fourth Sunday in Advent and eighth night of Hanukkah.* Find light in the darkness. ❤
*All being things I either celebrate for myself or with family. :)
*All being things I either celebrate for myself or with family. :)
December 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Blessings of the Returning Light on this Solstice, Fourth Sunday in Advent and eighth night of Hanukkah.* Find light in the darkness. ❤
*All being things I either celebrate for myself or with family. :)
*All being things I either celebrate for myself or with family. :)
Important Holiday Season update: Tim Horton's donuts may be famous, but they're not a patch on Sainsbury's as Hanukkah donuts.
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Important Holiday Season update: Tim Horton's donuts may be famous, but they're not a patch on Sainsbury's as Hanukkah donuts.
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Good to be at St Martin in the Fields for 'Christ in the Stranger' this morning, an act of witness about the meaning of Christmas ahead of the afternoon event nearby. Joining with Sanctuary Foundation, Better Story and people from diverse churches across London.
#RefugeesWelcome
#RefugeesWelcome
December 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Good to be at St Martin in the Fields for 'Christ in the Stranger' this morning, an act of witness about the meaning of Christmas ahead of the afternoon event nearby. Joining with Sanctuary Foundation, Better Story and people from diverse churches across London.
#RefugeesWelcome
#RefugeesWelcome
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Solidarity with my Jewish friends today, especially anyone in Australia. What a horrific thing.
December 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Solidarity with my Jewish friends today, especially anyone in Australia. What a horrific thing.
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annsautism.blogspot.com/2025/12/but-... New blog from me. This may be helpful for anyone struggling to know whether to force their autistic child to join in at Christmas or other festivities. Some helpful resources, and some myth-busting.
But my autistic child needs to learn to join in festivities?
I've seen a few parents and carers talking about Christmas festivities and other festivals, and how important it is to them to make their au...
annsautism.blogspot.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
annsautism.blogspot.com/2025/12/but-... New blog from me. This may be helpful for anyone struggling to know whether to force their autistic child to join in at Christmas or other festivities. Some helpful resources, and some myth-busting.
This was an excellent seminar from Prof and Dr Aiello. It’s been a great year of seminars in our research group, with activist research a particular theme. Looking forward to sharing more research with impact for disabled people in 2025.
Today's seminar is from Professor Luke Clements & Dr Ana Laura Aiello @lawatleeds.bsky.social - findings from their book 'Understanding Parent Blame' - research with families on traumatising social care experiences, in policy & legal context, and campaigns for change essl.leeds.ac.uk/law/news/art...
School of Law academics tackle Parent Blame in new edited collection
Professor Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello have published a new edited book titled 'Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional Failure and Complex Trauma' with Policy Press.
essl.leeds.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This was an excellent seminar from Prof and Dr Aiello. It’s been a great year of seminars in our research group, with activist research a particular theme. Looking forward to sharing more research with impact for disabled people in 2025.
Great article in the latest ISRF newsletter by @autgeek.bsky.social and @drhelenkara.bsky.social - ‘Why is There So Much Research About Us Without Us?’ - on neurodivergence research funding and agendas. isrf.org/blog/why-is-...
#AutRes #DisabilityStudies
#AutRes #DisabilityStudies
isrf.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Great article in the latest ISRF newsletter by @autgeek.bsky.social and @drhelenkara.bsky.social - ‘Why is There So Much Research About Us Without Us?’ - on neurodivergence research funding and agendas. isrf.org/blog/why-is-...
#AutRes #DisabilityStudies
#AutRes #DisabilityStudies
(Done.) Write to your MP about the threatened cuts to Access to Work. Thanks to @inclusionlondon.bsky.social for organising this campaign.
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
Act now to save Access to Work
Access to Work is a lifeline allowing Disabled people to stay in work. But it's under attack. Act now to save Access to Work.
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
(Done.) Write to your MP about the threatened cuts to Access to Work. Thanks to @inclusionlondon.bsky.social for organising this campaign.
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-an...
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🚨Our statement on #Budget2026
Yet more Government actions that place the burden on Disabled people instead of taking responsibility for an unequal and inaccessible society that the Government has the power to change.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uks-...
Yet more Government actions that place the burden on Disabled people instead of taking responsibility for an unequal and inaccessible society that the Government has the power to change.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uks-...
November 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🚨Our statement on #Budget2026
Yet more Government actions that place the burden on Disabled people instead of taking responsibility for an unequal and inaccessible society that the Government has the power to change.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uks-...
Yet more Government actions that place the burden on Disabled people instead of taking responsibility for an unequal and inaccessible society that the Government has the power to change.
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/dr-uks-...
“Who counts as disabled then?”
I get extra ‘disability studies bingo’ points if they do finger air quotes around the word disabled
I get extra ‘disability studies bingo’ points if they do finger air quotes around the word disabled
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
“Who counts as disabled then?”
I get extra ‘disability studies bingo’ points if they do finger air quotes around the word disabled
I get extra ‘disability studies bingo’ points if they do finger air quotes around the word disabled
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In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Honoring Alice Wong: Reprinting Bitch Magazine's Access Series
Alice Wong, who reshaped the world of disability media, joined our ancestors on November 14, 2025. The Flytrap is proud to reprint her curated Access Series for Bitch Magazine.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
UK Covid-19 Inquiry report has just been released - it details the damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late”, mentioning government's “remarkable” failure to anticipate and plan an effective response
More👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/uk-covi...
UK Covid-19 Inquiry report has just been released - it details the damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late”, mentioning government's “remarkable” failure to anticipate and plan an effective response
More👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/uk-covi...
UK Covid-19 Inquiry Report Details Damning Failure to Protect
www.disabilityrightsuk.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
UK Covid-19 Inquiry report has just been released - it details the damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late”, mentioning government's “remarkable” failure to anticipate and plan an effective response
More👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/uk-covi...
UK Covid-19 Inquiry report has just been released - it details the damning failure to protect Disabled people as “too little, too late”, mentioning government's “remarkable” failure to anticipate and plan an effective response
More👇
www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/uk-covi...
Devastating. Alice was a powerful voice in disability justice activism, arts and storytelling, who helped so many people see that our stories matter. Rest in power.
Really sad to hear of the passing of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social - a fierce, powerful voice for disability justice and by all accounts a lovely human being. Will be setting aside some time to revisit her work.
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Devastating. Alice was a powerful voice in disability justice activism, arts and storytelling, who helped so many people see that our stories matter. Rest in power.
All right folks, it’s crunch time. I’ve done that thing where I arrange to stay somewhere for three days and do not intend to emerge except for food, or do anything but work. Last time I did this was for my book. Now I’m writing a very intimidating (but exciting) research proposal. Wish me luck!
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 AM
All right folks, it’s crunch time. I’ve done that thing where I arrange to stay somewhere for three days and do not intend to emerge except for food, or do anything but work. Last time I did this was for my book. Now I’m writing a very intimidating (but exciting) research proposal. Wish me luck!
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"An essential listen for anyone interested in neurodivergence, gender and disability rights. Katie’s powerful voice, extensive knowledge, and commitment to their community provide a perspective that challenges assumptions and inspires action"
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Interview with Katie Munday (on the topics of intersectionality, ableism, gender identity, research, activism, advocacy & more)
Podcast Episode · The Autism Podcast · 12/11/2025 · 1h 18m
podcasts.apple.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"An essential listen for anyone interested in neurodivergence, gender and disability rights. Katie’s powerful voice, extensive knowledge, and commitment to their community provide a perspective that challenges assumptions and inspires action"
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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
New article in the International Journal of Disability & Social Justice - 'I Just Didn't Fit into the Way That They Did Church': Barriers to Access & Participation for Disabled People in Churches naomilawsonjacobs.com/new-article-... #EqualityAct #NewResearch #DisabilityStudies #AcademicSky
New Article: Equality Act and Churches - Naomi Lawson Jacobs
New article in the International Journal of Disability & Social Justice - 'I just didn't fit into the way that they did church': Barriers to Access & Participation for Disabled People in UK Churches
naomilawsonjacobs.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
New article in the International Journal of Disability & Social Justice - 'I Just Didn't Fit into the Way That They Did Church': Barriers to Access & Participation for Disabled People in Churches naomilawsonjacobs.com/new-article-... #EqualityAct #NewResearch #DisabilityStudies #AcademicSky
I’m honoured to be a guest on the fantastic Dr Selina Stone’s #podcast ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ this week. This season of the podcast is on power, and we had a lot to talk about when it comes to #disability, #neurodivergence and power in churches and #theology.
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S7E5 Power, Disability and Neurodiversity ft Dr Naomi Lawson Jacobs
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November 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I’m honoured to be a guest on the fantastic Dr Selina Stone’s #podcast ‘Sunday School for Misfits’ this week. This season of the podcast is on power, and we had a lot to talk about when it comes to #disability, #neurodivergence and power in churches and #theology.
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
open.spotify.com/episode/3DM2...
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New blogpost on my concerns about Wellcome LEAP new $50m program on autism/microbiome links. deevybee.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-le...
#autism #microbiome #biomarkers #diagnostic
#autism #microbiome #biomarkers #diagnostic
A LEAP into the future, or off a cliff: Wellcome LEAP's new $50M program
A few days ago, I saw this post on LinkedIn: How does the gut microbiome shape early brain development? That’s what FORM, a new $50 million...
deevybee.blogspot.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New blogpost on my concerns about Wellcome LEAP new $50m program on autism/microbiome links. deevybee.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-le...
#autism #microbiome #biomarkers #diagnostic
#autism #microbiome #biomarkers #diagnostic
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Here's this year's @livingedgeconf.bsky.social, as mentioned in today's wonderful seminar hosted by @naomijacobs.bsky.social . There are still a few spaces left, both onsite and online.
cantheseboneslive.eventbrite.co.uk
cantheseboneslive.eventbrite.co.uk
Can These Bones Live? Disability, wilderness, hope and God
Exploring experience of wilderness & how hope grows. With talks, workshops, groups, art, theology, liturgy. Hybrid event - on site & online
CanTheseBonesLive.eventbrite.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Here's this year's @livingedgeconf.bsky.social, as mentioned in today's wonderful seminar hosted by @naomijacobs.bsky.social . There are still a few spaces left, both onsite and online.
cantheseboneslive.eventbrite.co.uk
cantheseboneslive.eventbrite.co.uk
Huge thanks to @krysiawally.bsky.social , @jpuddlegoose.bsky.social & Bernice Hardie for sharing their work in faith communities for disability inclusion & social justice at @learningmet.bsky.social. Great to host such interesting speakers on a topic we don’t talk about enough in #DisabilityStudies.
October 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Huge thanks to @krysiawally.bsky.social , @jpuddlegoose.bsky.social & Bernice Hardie for sharing their work in faith communities for disability inclusion & social justice at @learningmet.bsky.social. Great to host such interesting speakers on a topic we don’t talk about enough in #DisabilityStudies.
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Simon Wessely — the controversial psychiatrist once dubbed “Britain’s most hated doctor” has been appointed vice chair of Labour’s review into overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergence.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...
Controversial professor to investigate overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergence for Labour
Get the benefits you're entitled to: help with personal independence payment (PIP), universal credit (UC), employment and support allowance (ESA),disability living allowance (DLA). Claims, assessments...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Simon Wessely — the controversial psychiatrist once dubbed “Britain’s most hated doctor” has been appointed vice chair of Labour’s review into overdiagnosis of mental health and neurodivergence.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/news/controv...