Steph Driver
@stephdriver.bsky.social
Personal profile. A11y specialist working on Janeway at the OLH.
#Knitter #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #IAmWriting
with guest posts from #AssistanceDog Archer 🦮
was @driver_steph on the other.
#Knitter #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #IAmWriting
with guest posts from #AssistanceDog Archer 🦮
was @driver_steph on the other.
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Did you catch the new Channel 4 show #SecretGenius last night?
Alan Carr &Susie Dent teamed up with #Mensa to set puzzles for participants. The show helped to illuminate some of the issues with discrimination/inequality that are surfaced by trying to ‘measure’ intelligence. Some thoughts..
Alan Carr &Susie Dent teamed up with #Mensa to set puzzles for participants. The show helped to illuminate some of the issues with discrimination/inequality that are surfaced by trying to ‘measure’ intelligence. Some thoughts..
a man wearing glasses is holding a cup of coffee and laughing .
ALT: a man wearing glasses is holding a cup of coffee and laughing .
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Did you catch the new Channel 4 show #SecretGenius last night?
Alan Carr &Susie Dent teamed up with #Mensa to set puzzles for participants. The show helped to illuminate some of the issues with discrimination/inequality that are surfaced by trying to ‘measure’ intelligence. Some thoughts..
Alan Carr &Susie Dent teamed up with #Mensa to set puzzles for participants. The show helped to illuminate some of the issues with discrimination/inequality that are surfaced by trying to ‘measure’ intelligence. Some thoughts..
Finally!
February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Finally!
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This Cheeky Hi-Vis Vest Helped Score a Win for Winter Bike Lanes in this Town.
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This Cheeky Hi-Vis Vest Helped Score a Win for Winter Bike Lanes in this Town
Speed River Bicycle’s “I’d Rather Be in the Bike Lane” Hi-Vis Vest is exactly that kind of quietly effective protest.
momentummag.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
This Cheeky Hi-Vis Vest Helped Score a Win for Winter Bike Lanes in this Town.
momentummag.com/this-cheeky-...
momentummag.com/this-cheeky-...
All it took was a move - I moved between neighbouring counties to look after an elderly relative, and was told there was no transfer process for care at all, I’d have to start again, and that I wasn’t allowed to even ask new county before physically moved in!
Still waiting a year on.
Still waiting a year on.
Losing support isn’t an inconvenience.
It’s a shock to the system.
One phone call.
One reassessment.
One budget cut.
And suddenly the care, equipment, or access you relied on is gone with no warning, no transition, no plan.
You’re left scrambling to stay safe.
It’s a shock to the system.
One phone call.
One reassessment.
One budget cut.
And suddenly the care, equipment, or access you relied on is gone with no warning, no transition, no plan.
You’re left scrambling to stay safe.
January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
All it took was a move - I moved between neighbouring counties to look after an elderly relative, and was told there was no transfer process for care at all, I’d have to start again, and that I wasn’t allowed to even ask new county before physically moved in!
Still waiting a year on.
Still waiting a year on.
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We are HIRING! The Open Library of Humanities is seeking a PhD student to assist with editorial, marketing and technical duties. The position is fully funded and open to funded PhD students at CHASE institutions. 📅 31/03: www.openlibhums.org/news/883/
CHASE placement opportunity at the Open Library of Humanities
The Open Library of Humanities is seeking a PhD student to assist with editorial, marketing and technical duties as part of our small, hardworking team. The placement is only available …
www.openlibhums.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM
We are HIRING! The Open Library of Humanities is seeking a PhD student to assist with editorial, marketing and technical duties. The position is fully funded and open to funded PhD students at CHASE institutions. 📅 31/03: www.openlibhums.org/news/883/
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Open Journals Collective is here! 🎉🎉🎉
We've officially launched! With our new #DiamondOpenAccess investment campaign to help libraries build a sustainable, community‑led future for scholarly publishing & support journals flipping away from costly subscription models. Read the Press release here drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
January 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Open Journals Collective is here! 🎉🎉🎉
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Exciting news: the official launch of the @ojcollective.bsky.social Open Journals Collective! A global investment campaign to provide libraries an exit from commercial publisher "Deals" drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
OJC Press release Jan 2026.pdf
drive.google.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Exciting news: the official launch of the @ojcollective.bsky.social Open Journals Collective! A global investment campaign to provide libraries an exit from commercial publisher "Deals" drive.google.com/file/d/10Hgf...
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So what do we do about any of this? I'd invite senior leaders to spend a few hours with the disability team in their institutions. Whenever people shadow us, they tend to leave with their jaws on the floor because of the workload/expertise/attitudes/rubbish systems.
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 AM
So what do we do about any of this? I'd invite senior leaders to spend a few hours with the disability team in their institutions. Whenever people shadow us, they tend to leave with their jaws on the floor because of the workload/expertise/attitudes/rubbish systems.
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![3-panel comic. (1) [Three small arthropods on ocean floor.] ARTHROPOD 1: Now that we’re multicellular, what are your plans? I’m gonna evolve little legs and swim around with them! ARTHROPOD 2: I’m gonna evolve sharp pincers and use them to crunch stuff! ARTHROPOD 3: I’m gonna evolve glands to make string from my butt and use it to construct elaborate geometric nets hundreds of times my size to catch other animals. (2) [Silence] (3) ARTHROPOD 1: *Dude.* ARTHROPOD 2: Can you *please* just be normal about this? ARTHROPOD 3: *What??!*](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreia3p425asp237hjolbn5lly6g6hzm2eoygqjpkd5dii6zrwqnp7qi@jpeg)
January 28, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
Well done @universityofessex.bsky.social
Glad you’re reconnecting with our rebellious past and finding alternatives.
Glad you’re reconnecting with our rebellious past and finding alternatives.
And so it begins... 3 UK universities (Essex, Sussex & Kent) have just gone public about walking away from their Elsevier Read & Publish deals, despite Jisc's recently announced agreement. Expect to see more of these over the coming months. www.timeshighereducation.com/news/three-m... #OpenAccess
Three major research universities opt out of new Elsevier deal
Complaints over ‘price increases’ and open access models spur UK institutions to walk away from offer from publishing giant, despite nationally negotiated agreement
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Well done @universityofessex.bsky.social
Glad you’re reconnecting with our rebellious past and finding alternatives.
Glad you’re reconnecting with our rebellious past and finding alternatives.
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Current rules about mobility aids are complicated, confusing & don't make much sense.
These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/consideratio...
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...
These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/consideratio...
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Current rules about mobility aids are complicated, confusing & don't make much sense.
These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/consideratio...
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...
These two resources look at existing rules, the consequences they have for Disabled people, & options for possible changes.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/consideratio...
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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I love this article written by a high school student. It should be read by everyone going into teaching.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
I’m a High Schooler. AI Is Demolishing My Education.
The end of critical thinking in the classroom
www.theatlantic.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I love this article written by a high school student. It should be read by everyone going into teaching.
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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This is a truly horrifying account of increasingly likely collapse of essential natural systems which would bring mass food shortages, price rises & global disorder. Commissioned from UK intelligence chiefs but scandalously suppressed by Govt, & sneaked out now while attention is elsewhere 👇
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This is a truly horrifying account of increasingly likely collapse of essential natural systems which would bring mass food shortages, price rises & global disorder. Commissioned from UK intelligence chiefs but scandalously suppressed by Govt, & sneaked out now while attention is elsewhere 👇
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Forget the 1.5m at 30mph or 2m above nonsense. Keep it simple. Get all four wheels across the line, or get six points and a fine.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Forget the 1.5m at 30mph or 2m above nonsense. Keep it simple. Get all four wheels across the line, or get six points and a fine.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
Drivers struggle to judge distance, especially at speed. The line is a clear marker.
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Please respond to this consultation on powered mobility scooters.
Some of the existing regs are hopelessly outbound dated and a mess. An example being that they can't legally use cycle lanes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Some of the existing regs are hopelessly outbound dated and a mess. An example being that they can't legally use cycle lanes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government seeks views to modernise laws on powered mobility devices
Have your say on how laws around powered mobility devices could reflect modern technology and improve safety by 31 March 2026.
www.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Please respond to this consultation on powered mobility scooters.
Some of the existing regs are hopelessly outbound dated and a mess. An example being that they can't legally use cycle lanes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Some of the existing regs are hopelessly outbound dated and a mess. An example being that they can't legally use cycle lanes.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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To support the DfT’s consultation into modernising the law for powered mobility devices in achieving the best possible outcome for Disabled people, we will be launching explainer information resources, webinars and carrying out consultation sessions.
Campaigning for inclusive cycling, Wheels for Wellbeing
Wheels for Wellbeing is an award-winning charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.
wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
To support the DfT’s consultation into modernising the law for powered mobility devices in achieving the best possible outcome for Disabled people, we will be launching explainer information resources, webinars and carrying out consultation sessions.
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Poem with a subliminal message.
January 1, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Poem with a subliminal message.
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If I ever end up teaching maths in a classroom again, I'm sticking this up as a poster.
xkcd.com/2586/
xkcd.com/2586/
Greek Letters
xkcd.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:18 PM
If I ever end up teaching maths in a classroom again, I'm sticking this up as a poster.
xkcd.com/2586/
xkcd.com/2586/
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🎄 Day 9 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the ninth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us the hydra plugin, ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
On the ninth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us the hydra plugin, ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
GitHub - openlibhums/Hydra: A Janeway plugin for multi-journal publishing workflows
A Janeway plugin for multi-journal publishing workflows - openlibhums/Hydra
github.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🎄 Day 9 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the ninth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us the hydra plugin, ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
On the ninth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us the hydra plugin, ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
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Hey 2025 don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
What're you lookin' at 2026? Trying to start something? Come at me, bro.
What're you lookin' at 2026? Trying to start something? Come at me, bro.
January 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Hey 2025 don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
What're you lookin' at 2026? Trying to start something? Come at me, bro.
What're you lookin' at 2026? Trying to start something? Come at me, bro.
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🎄 Day 8 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the eighth day of Christmas the OLH claimed they ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
On the eighth day of Christmas the OLH claimed they ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
January 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🎄 Day 8 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the eighth day of Christmas the OLH claimed they ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
On the eighth day of Christmas the OLH claimed they ate bots a plenty, seven flips upcoming, six journals joining, diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
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This is everything good in the world
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
December 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
This is everything good in the world
Why didn’t they close part of the road and have the ceremony road-side of the tulips?
Cars can cope with single lane traffic, no infrastucture would be blocked and the backdrop would have been cyclists using the lane. 🤦♀️
Cars can cope with single lane traffic, no infrastucture would be blocked and the backdrop would have been cyclists using the lane. 🤦♀️
Top cycling stories of the year: no wand-er they were angry...
“It’s a cycle lane!” shouts angry cyclist forced onto road – thanks to new bike lane wands opening ceremony
“We couldn’t have agreed with him more,” the group behind the new tulip-shaped wands said
road.cc
December 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why didn’t they close part of the road and have the ceremony road-side of the tulips?
Cars can cope with single lane traffic, no infrastucture would be blocked and the backdrop would have been cyclists using the lane. 🤦♀️
Cars can cope with single lane traffic, no infrastucture would be blocked and the backdrop would have been cyclists using the lane. 🤦♀️
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🎄 Day 5 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the fifth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
Learn about #diamondOA:
On the fifth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
Learn about #diamondOA:
Open access movement - Open Library of Humanities
We are part of a broader political movement. Read on to find out more about the visionary scholar-activists that made this political movement possible.
www.openlibhums.org
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎄 Day 5 of #OLH12DaysOfChristmas
On the fifth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
Learn about #diamondOA:
On the fifth day of Christmas the OLH gave to us diamond open access, four new journals, three open access awards, two new colleagues and the launch of the OJC.
Learn about #diamondOA: