On UK #welfare and work plans, if govt wants to get economically inactive adults in work, it could also look at these facts:
- just 5% of #autistic and/or #learningdisabled adults have work
- 65% want work
- supported employment schemes are in shreds
Not all citizens are seen for their potential.
- just 5% of #autistic and/or #learningdisabled adults have work
- 65% want work
- supported employment schemes are in shreds
Not all citizens are seen for their potential.
November 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM
On UK #welfare and work plans, if govt wants to get economically inactive adults in work, it could also look at these facts:
- just 5% of #autistic and/or #learningdisabled adults have work
- 65% want work
- supported employment schemes are in shreds
Not all citizens are seen for their potential.
- just 5% of #autistic and/or #learningdisabled adults have work
- 65% want work
- supported employment schemes are in shreds
Not all citizens are seen for their potential.
Including #LearningDifferences aka #LearningDisabled and many many others including #DownsSyndrome , #HearingDisabled …
Not to mention #EhlersDanlos
In fact as many #coexisting conditions and even diseases , just like #Neurotypical Ie Not #Neurodivergent children and people . 2/
Not to mention #EhlersDanlos
In fact as many #coexisting conditions and even diseases , just like #Neurotypical Ie Not #Neurodivergent children and people . 2/
February 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Including #LearningDifferences aka #LearningDisabled and many many others including #DownsSyndrome , #HearingDisabled …
Not to mention #EhlersDanlos
In fact as many #coexisting conditions and even diseases , just like #Neurotypical Ie Not #Neurodivergent children and people . 2/
Not to mention #EhlersDanlos
In fact as many #coexisting conditions and even diseases , just like #Neurotypical Ie Not #Neurodivergent children and people . 2/
Lucy sums up my concerns with #MentalHealthBill and the consequences for #learningdisabled and #autistic people
In court last week two psychiatrists gave reasons why 'these people' should not be admitted to psychiatric wards, wilfully missing the point. These changes would make it worse IMO.
In court last week two psychiatrists gave reasons why 'these people' should not be admitted to psychiatric wards, wilfully missing the point. These changes would make it worse IMO.
Five reasons why the Mental Health Bill won't get autistic people and people with learning disabilities out of psychiatric detention wp.me/p4oJEJ-Zi
Five reasons why the Mental Health Bill won’t stop the detention of autistic people and people with learning disabilities
The Mental Health Bill reaches its second reading in the House of Lords tonight. This is a quick post to explain why it won’t stop the detention of autistic people and people with learning di…
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November 25, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Lucy sums up my concerns with #MentalHealthBill and the consequences for #learningdisabled and #autistic people
In court last week two psychiatrists gave reasons why 'these people' should not be admitted to psychiatric wards, wilfully missing the point. These changes would make it worse IMO.
In court last week two psychiatrists gave reasons why 'these people' should not be admitted to psychiatric wards, wilfully missing the point. These changes would make it worse IMO.
Can and DO lead to #Grooming
Why?
Because the #Neurodivergent / #Autistic / #ADHD/ #LearningDisabled
Young person /Child
Learns that they cannot say no to #Authority or
#PerceivedAuthority
#AppliedBehaviourAnalysis
&
#PostiveBehaviourSupport
ARE #Abusive
Period .
Why?
Because the #Neurodivergent / #Autistic / #ADHD/ #LearningDisabled
Young person /Child
Learns that they cannot say no to #Authority or
#PerceivedAuthority
#AppliedBehaviourAnalysis
&
#PostiveBehaviourSupport
ARE #Abusive
Period .
May 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Can and DO lead to #Grooming
Why?
Because the #Neurodivergent / #Autistic / #ADHD/ #LearningDisabled
Young person /Child
Learns that they cannot say no to #Authority or
#PerceivedAuthority
#AppliedBehaviourAnalysis
&
#PostiveBehaviourSupport
ARE #Abusive
Period .
Why?
Because the #Neurodivergent / #Autistic / #ADHD/ #LearningDisabled
Young person /Child
Learns that they cannot say no to #Authority or
#PerceivedAuthority
#AppliedBehaviourAnalysis
&
#PostiveBehaviourSupport
ARE #Abusive
Period .
See also LearningDisabled
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
See also LearningDisabled
Avoiding learning a new skill may be a trauma response.
#Autistic people, #anxious, and #learningdisabled people may avoid learning new information due to the trauma of being yelled at, bullied, or punished by their former instructors for being unable to learn as expected.
Can you relate?
#Autistic people, #anxious, and #learningdisabled people may avoid learning new information due to the trauma of being yelled at, bullied, or punished by their former instructors for being unable to learn as expected.
Can you relate?
January 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Avoiding learning a new skill may be a trauma response.
#Autistic people, #anxious, and #learningdisabled people may avoid learning new information due to the trauma of being yelled at, bullied, or punished by their former instructors for being unable to learn as expected.
Can you relate?
#Autistic people, #anxious, and #learningdisabled people may avoid learning new information due to the trauma of being yelled at, bullied, or punished by their former instructors for being unable to learn as expected.
Can you relate?
Don’t miss #theassembly on ITV 1 at 10pm today. A 30 minute amazing interview based documentary hosted by #autistic and #learningdisabled adults. It’s warm, brash, emotional and.. rude.
April 27, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Don’t miss #theassembly on ITV 1 at 10pm today. A 30 minute amazing interview based documentary hosted by #autistic and #learningdisabled adults. It’s warm, brash, emotional and.. rude.
I feel it's the #NotFullyHuman othering that we've always seen for #LearningDisabled people being spread further. I suspect those 'professionals' have hierarchies of 'deserving' written throughout their core, as much as their supposed 'constant dynamic risk assessment' powers.
November 23, 2024 at 5:20 PM
I feel it's the #NotFullyHuman othering that we've always seen for #LearningDisabled people being spread further. I suspect those 'professionals' have hierarchies of 'deserving' written throughout their core, as much as their supposed 'constant dynamic risk assessment' powers.
BIRRRRRRRRRRRRDMAN youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
February 26, 2026 at 11:05 PM
BIRRRRRRRRRRRRDMAN youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
Our amazing adult learning disabled group have been recording percussion sounds ready to create their own super mix! Streaming to #Spotify next?!
#LEVEL #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Performance #Music #Fun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
#LEVEL #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Performance #Music #Fun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our amazing adult learning disabled group have been recording percussion sounds ready to create their own super mix! Streaming to #Spotify next?!
#LEVEL #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Performance #Music #Fun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
#LEVEL #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Performance #Music #Fun #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsCharity #ACESupported @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
19th Feb, 2025: #GeorgeJulian, known for her live reporting of coronial inquests, will talk about her work over the last decade, and some thoughts about how we can work together to continue to highlight the injustices faced by #LearningDisabled and #autistic people.
#AutRes #EduSky #AcademicSky
#AutRes #EduSky #AcademicSky
Campaigner to Court Reporter: My life as an accidental activist
The Learning Disability & Autism Research Group at Manchester Met welcome guest speaker George Julian.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
19th Feb, 2025: #GeorgeJulian, known for her live reporting of coronial inquests, will talk about her work over the last decade, and some thoughts about how we can work together to continue to highlight the injustices faced by #LearningDisabled and #autistic people.
#AutRes #EduSky #AcademicSky
#AutRes #EduSky #AcademicSky
Post something random, or you'll have an awful September.
youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
September 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Post something random, or you'll have an awful September.
youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
youtu.be/fQjB_La9IY8?...
#Oliverscampaign
This LearningDisabled man has been woefully abused at Manchester Royal Infirmary
The NorthWest has the highest number of avoidable deaths in LD patients & is the slowest rolling out Olivers training
@SKinnock
@wesstreeting
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
This LearningDisabled man has been woefully abused at Manchester Royal Infirmary
The NorthWest has the highest number of avoidable deaths in LD patients & is the slowest rolling out Olivers training
@SKinnock
@wesstreeting
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
'My brother was caged like animal in a windowless hospital room'
“The conditions were absolutely disgusting. He’s been sleeping on a mattress on the floor. I was told that it was for his own safety"
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
#Oliverscampaign
This LearningDisabled man has been woefully abused at Manchester Royal Infirmary
The NorthWest has the highest number of avoidable deaths in LD patients & is the slowest rolling out Olivers training
@SKinnock
@wesstreeting
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
This LearningDisabled man has been woefully abused at Manchester Royal Infirmary
The NorthWest has the highest number of avoidable deaths in LD patients & is the slowest rolling out Olivers training
@SKinnock
@wesstreeting
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
And now two of the greatest things about #HarveyBirdman.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQjB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iN4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQjB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iN4...
Harvey Birdman - Hey Mr. Passerby
YouTube video by LearningDisabled
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2026 at 3:14 AM
And now two of the greatest things about #HarveyBirdman.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQjB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iN4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQjB...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iN4...
Cartoonists are artists? I haven’t got the hang of this thing either…I draw stuff but mainly as comms for my #LearningDisabled sister…
September 11, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Cartoonists are artists? I haven’t got the hang of this thing either…I draw stuff but mainly as comms for my #LearningDisabled sister…
Eurgh typo but I blame fury at repeated failings. Why aren’t #LearningDisabled people treated as fully human?
David died from natural causes contributed to by neglect
Why no chest exam? Why no NEWS escalation? Why no admission to ICU #DeathByIndifference #DiagnosticOvershadowing #OpenJustice
David died from natural causes contributed to by neglect
Why no chest exam? Why no NEWS escalation? Why no admission to ICU #DeathByIndifference #DiagnosticOvershadowing #OpenJustice
Hull Asst Coroner, Edward Steele, concluded David Lodge died from Natural Causes contributed to by Neglect.
No chest examination conducted; local of monitoring of NEWS scores; failure to admit David to Intensive Care
11 findings of fact (in link below)
www.georgejulian.co.uk/2024/12/20/d...
1/5
No chest examination conducted; local of monitoring of NEWS scores; failure to admit David to Intensive Care
11 findings of fact (in link below)
www.georgejulian.co.uk/2024/12/20/d...
1/5
georgejulian.co.uk » David Lodge’s Inquest: Coroner’s Conclusion and Prevention of Future Deaths
In November the evidence was heard over two days in the inquest of David Lodge, who died on 13 January 2022 at Hull Royal Infirmary. Today, Assistant Coroner for East Riding of Yorkshire and the City of Kingston upon Hull, Edward Steele, returned to court to give his conclusions. He opened by expressing his condolences […]
www.georgejulian.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Eurgh typo but I blame fury at repeated failings. Why aren’t #LearningDisabled people treated as fully human?
David died from natural causes contributed to by neglect
Why no chest exam? Why no NEWS escalation? Why no admission to ICU #DeathByIndifference #DiagnosticOvershadowing #OpenJustice
David died from natural causes contributed to by neglect
Why no chest exam? Why no NEWS escalation? Why no admission to ICU #DeathByIndifference #DiagnosticOvershadowing #OpenJustice
With thanks to my crowdfunders who enable all my court reporting relating to #LearningDisabled and #Autistic people chuffed.org/project/open...
I'll share a family statement or comment when one becomes available (which may not be until after Christmas).
/END
I'll share a family statement or comment when one becomes available (which may not be until after Christmas).
/END
George's ongoing #OpenJustice work
This crowdfunding campaign has been running for 5 years now, and I am truly thankful to those who have supported my reporting. Since 2020 I have been a member of the NUJ and this year have moved my re...
chuffed.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:47 PM
With thanks to my crowdfunders who enable all my court reporting relating to #LearningDisabled and #Autistic people chuffed.org/project/open...
I'll share a family statement or comment when one becomes available (which may not be until after Christmas).
/END
I'll share a family statement or comment when one becomes available (which may not be until after Christmas).
/END
We're looking for #LearningDisabled and #autistic people to work with us as Member Ambassadors.
- Come and be paid to share your opinion.
- Get some work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now. Call 0113 244 3729 or go to peopleinaction.org.uk/ma/
- Come and be paid to share your opinion.
- Get some work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now. Call 0113 244 3729 or go to peopleinaction.org.uk/ma/
Member Ambassadors - People in Action
Do you want to be a Member Ambassador? We have 8 paid places for learning disabled or/and autistic people who have experience of People in Action’s services. If you have been to any of our groups, or ...
peopleinaction.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
We're looking for #LearningDisabled and #autistic people to work with us as Member Ambassadors.
- Come and be paid to share your opinion.
- Get some work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now. Call 0113 244 3729 or go to peopleinaction.org.uk/ma/
- Come and be paid to share your opinion.
- Get some work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now. Call 0113 244 3729 or go to peopleinaction.org.uk/ma/
BTW, they also recommended tire foam inserts usually used by mountain bikers, because it's very hard for me to switch out a tube or change a flat. I've even paid for individual classes. Being #learningdisabled is very expensive. The inserts will save the tire until I make it to a safe space.
March 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BTW, they also recommended tire foam inserts usually used by mountain bikers, because it's very hard for me to switch out a tube or change a flat. I've even paid for individual classes. Being #learningdisabled is very expensive. The inserts will save the tire until I make it to a safe space.
It touches on the essence of many #OpenJustice coroners cases I report; that families of #autistic and #learningdisabled people have been fighting power imbalances and structural injustice throughout their loved one's life.... and continue to have to fight to be heard during the inquest process
3/
3/
November 19, 2024 at 7:31 AM
It touches on the essence of many #OpenJustice coroners cases I report; that families of #autistic and #learningdisabled people have been fighting power imbalances and structural injustice throughout their loved one's life.... and continue to have to fight to be heard during the inquest process
3/
3/
We're looking for #LearningDisabled & #autistic people to work with us as Member Ambassadors.
- Be paid to share your opinion.
- Get excellent work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now - deadline is Friday 28th February
Call 0113 244 3729 or go to
- Be paid to share your opinion.
- Get excellent work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now - deadline is Friday 28th February
Call 0113 244 3729 or go to
Member Ambassadors - People in Action
Do you want to be a Member Ambassador? We have 8 paid places for learning disabled or/and autistic people who have experience of People in Action’s services. If you have been to any of our groups, or you have received one-to-one support, maybe you would like to be a member ambassador? If you are chosen, […]
peopleinaction.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We're looking for #LearningDisabled & #autistic people to work with us as Member Ambassadors.
- Be paid to share your opinion.
- Get excellent work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now - deadline is Friday 28th February
Call 0113 244 3729 or go to
- Be paid to share your opinion.
- Get excellent work experience.
- Be part of an amazing team.
Apply now - deadline is Friday 28th February
Call 0113 244 3729 or go to
QUESTION TIME: #TheAssrmblyUK & #TheAssemblyIreland have hit TV screens on both sides of the Irish Sea during 2026. So how do the two versions of the show with #autistic, other #neurodivergent & #learningdisabled interviewers compare?.. loveitinpomona.blogspot.com/2026/05/ques...
May 26, 2026 at 7:03 AM
QUESTION TIME: #TheAssrmblyUK & #TheAssemblyIreland have hit TV screens on both sides of the Irish Sea during 2026. So how do the two versions of the show with #autistic, other #neurodivergent & #learningdisabled interviewers compare?.. loveitinpomona.blogspot.com/2026/05/ques...
The brilliant micro-charity, The Squad, that I have the honour of being a trustee of, is recruiting a part-time #Operations Manager (South London) to help deliver clubs with #LearningDisabled people:
thesquad.org.uk/get-involved...
#CharityJob #Charities #Autism #CoProduction #IndependentLiving
thesquad.org.uk/get-involved...
#CharityJob #Charities #Autism #CoProduction #IndependentLiving
Charity Operations Manager |
Current Positions |
Get Involved |
The Squad
thesquad.org.uk
September 27, 2024 at 11:02 AM
The brilliant micro-charity, The Squad, that I have the honour of being a trustee of, is recruiting a part-time #Operations Manager (South London) to help deliver clubs with #LearningDisabled people:
thesquad.org.uk/get-involved...
#CharityJob #Charities #Autism #CoProduction #IndependentLiving
thesquad.org.uk/get-involved...
#CharityJob #Charities #Autism #CoProduction #IndependentLiving
Me = ADHD AF mum to a beautiful #autistic #learningdisabled young man.
November 21, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Me = ADHD AF mum to a beautiful #autistic #learningdisabled young man.
LEVEL Makes had a great time in their warm up session this morning! Our new sprung dancefloor means everyone has even more bounce!
#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Movement #Fun #Happiness #Wellbeing #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Movement #Fun #Happiness #Wellbeing #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
LEVEL Makes had a great time in their warm up session this morning! Our new sprung dancefloor means everyone has even more bounce!
#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Movement #Fun #Happiness #Wellbeing #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported
#LEVEL #LevelMakes #CreativeGroup #LearningDisabled #Movement #Fun #Happiness #Wellbeing #Rowsley #Derbyshire #PeakDistrict #ArtsDerbyshire #ArtsCharity #ACESupported