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Neurodiverse Library and Information Staff Network, Supporting Neurodivergent Talent in Library & Information Staff in the UK & Ireland. Find us at NLISN.org
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✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
'Assessing the Experiences of Autistic Academic Librarians in Positions of Leadership : A Case Study' ⬇️
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Management
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Autistic
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...
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#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
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#Neurodiversity
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#Management
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#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Autistic
Assessing the Experiences of Autistic Academic Librarians in Positions of Leadership
| International Journal of Librarianship
journal.calaijol.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
'Assessing the Experiences of Autistic Academic Librarians in Positions of Leadership : A Case Study' ⬇️
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Management
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Autistic
journal.calaijol.org/index.php/ij...
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Management
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Autism
#Autistic
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What book would you recommend to someone learning about neurodiversity for the first time?
We’re updating our Space for Reading at the Weston Library and this time, the theme is Neurodiversity.
Share your book recommendations here: https://forms.office.com/e/bRHBxTXBSY
We’re updating our Space for Reading at the Weston Library and this time, the theme is Neurodiversity.
Share your book recommendations here: https://forms.office.com/e/bRHBxTXBSY
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
What book would you recommend to someone learning about neurodiversity for the first time?
We’re updating our Space for Reading at the Weston Library and this time, the theme is Neurodiversity.
Share your book recommendations here: https://forms.office.com/e/bRHBxTXBSY
We’re updating our Space for Reading at the Weston Library and this time, the theme is Neurodiversity.
Share your book recommendations here: https://forms.office.com/e/bRHBxTXBSY
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✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
a man in a tie says attention everyone
ALT: a man in a tie says attention everyone
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
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Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
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Seeking reading material?
For UK Disability History Month 2025 (20 November to 20 December), staff at LSE recommend eight powerful books about disability and neurodiversity and books sharing the experiences of disabled and neurodiverse people @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social
For UK Disability History Month 2025 (20 November to 20 December), staff at LSE recommend eight powerful books about disability and neurodiversity and books sharing the experiences of disabled and neurodiverse people @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social
Eight books to read for UK Disability History Month - LSE Review of Books
For UK Disability History Month the LSE community recommends eight books about disability & neurodiversity and the experiences of disabled & neurodiverse people
blogs.lse.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Seeking reading material?
For UK Disability History Month 2025 (20 November to 20 December), staff at LSE recommend eight powerful books about disability and neurodiversity and books sharing the experiences of disabled and neurodiverse people @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social
For UK Disability History Month 2025 (20 November to 20 December), staff at LSE recommend eight powerful books about disability and neurodiversity and books sharing the experiences of disabled and neurodiverse people @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social
As an FYI it's UK Disability History Month 2025https://ukdhm.org/
UK Disability History Month – 20 November – 20 December 2025
ukdhm.org
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As an FYI it's UK Disability History Month 2025https://ukdhm.org/
Love a niche job title:
🔔 CLOSING TODAY 🔔 Job spec, salary details & how to apply here: buff.ly/q1SSXCM
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
🔔 CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25🔔
@dmu.ac.uk #sportshistory @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social #skiclubgb
ROLE: Ski Collections Cataloguer
FULL TIME: 37 hpw
DURATION: Fixed Term: 5 months
🔔 CLOSING DATE: 25-Nov-25🔔
@dmu.ac.uk #sportshistory @icshc.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social @araukie.bsky.social #skiclubgb
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Love a niche job title:
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We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: https://ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR. Apply now!
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: https://ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR. Apply now!
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📝'EDI in the research library. An analysis of RLUK institutions’ job descriptions'⬇️
www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-report-...
#Academic
#Libraries
#Library
#Employment
#Job
#Library
#Disability
#Disabled
#Research
#EDI
#DEI
www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-report-...
#Academic
#Libraries
#Library
#Employment
#Job
#Library
#Disability
#Disabled
#Research
#EDI
#DEI
RLUK REPORT: EDI in the research library. An analysis of RLUK institutions' job descriptions - Research Libraries UK
Download the report
RLUK has published a report on Equality, diversity, and inclusion in the research library. An analysis of RLUK institutions’ job descriptions.
Research libraries across the worl...
www.rluk.ac.uk
January 24, 2025 at 9:18 AM
📝'EDI in the research library. An analysis of RLUK institutions’ job descriptions'⬇️
www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-report-...
#Academic
#Libraries
#Library
#Employment
#Job
#Library
#Disability
#Disabled
#Research
#EDI
#DEI
www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-report-...
#Academic
#Libraries
#Library
#Employment
#Job
#Library
#Disability
#Disabled
#Research
#EDI
#DEI
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💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
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Perhaps of interest to #archive folks:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Self-Assessment Toolkit (SAT) workshop. The EDIB SAT will be embedded as part of the Archive Service Accreditation assessment from Spring 2026:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-d...
#EDI
#DEI
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Self-Assessment Toolkit (SAT) workshop. The EDIB SAT will be embedded as part of the Archive Service Accreditation assessment from Spring 2026:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-d...
#EDI
#DEI
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit
This workshop introduces the EDIB Self-Assessment Toolkit, developed by Archives West Midland.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Perhaps of interest to #archive folks:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Self-Assessment Toolkit (SAT) workshop. The EDIB SAT will be embedded as part of the Archive Service Accreditation assessment from Spring 2026:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-d...
#EDI
#DEI
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Self-Assessment Toolkit (SAT) workshop. The EDIB SAT will be embedded as part of the Archive Service Accreditation assessment from Spring 2026:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equality-d...
#EDI
#DEI
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Closing soon, our representation statistics survey. If you are ND and work in libraries archives and information then please fill this in, thankyou.
✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
a man in a tie says attention everyone
ALT: a man in a tie says attention everyone
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Closing soon, our representation statistics survey. If you are ND and work in libraries archives and information then please fill this in, thankyou.
✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
a man in a tie says attention everyone
ALT: a man in a tie says attention everyone
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
✨We're delighted with the response to our survey for #neurodivergent staff in the #library & information sector
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
It takes 10 mins, so if you haven’t already filled it in, please think about doing so (closing date is 30/11/25)⬇️
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
psst. Pass it on!
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NLISN is on YouTube now, and we've shared our best video as the first one :-)
"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
Amelia Haire presenting her research on autistic workplace information literacy.
YouTube video by NLISN
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November 20, 2025 at 9:18 AM
NLISN is on YouTube now, and we've shared our best video as the first one :-)
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I think that's everything we've got from @nlisn.bsky.social webinars now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/@NLISN_VIDS
NLISN
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I think that's everything we've got from @nlisn.bsky.social webinars now live on YouTube! www.youtube.com/@NLISN_VIDS
'A Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language' ⬇️
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#HiddenDisability
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#OCD
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#HiddenDisability
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#OCD
A Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language — Neurodiverse Connection
© Neurodiverse Connection 2024 All Right Reserved Inspired by Dr Samuel Johnson’s famous dictionary, this guide is a Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language. Dr Johnson, who is now t...
ndconnection.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
'A Dictionary of Neurodivergent Language' ⬇️
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#HiddenDisability
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#OCD
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#HiddenDisability
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#OCD
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"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
Amelia Haire presenting her research on autistic workplace information literacy.
YouTube video by NLISN
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
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'How Common Are #Dyslexia and #Dyscalculia in the UK?' 🔽
www.dyslexiauk.co.uk/how-common-a...
#Neurodivergent
www.dyslexiauk.co.uk/how-common-a...
#Neurodivergent
How Common Are Dyslexia and Dyscalculia in the UK? [Updated 2024] | Dyslexia UK
Dyslexia and dyscalculia are more common than many may think. In the UK, thousands of individuals navigate the challenges of these conditions daily, often without the right support. Dyslexia affects r...
www.dyslexiauk.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
'How Common Are #Dyslexia and #Dyscalculia in the UK?' 🔽
www.dyslexiauk.co.uk/how-common-a...
#Neurodivergent
www.dyslexiauk.co.uk/how-common-a...
#Neurodivergent
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🎉Definitely using "Nothing about us without us" going forward 👏
Panel on Neurodiversity and Accessibility.
"We need to move from designing for ND people, to designing with ND people."
Yes!
I heard a BSL speaker say "Nothing about us without us" at an event recently and this is key to accessibility.
"We need to move from designing for ND people, to designing with ND people."
Yes!
I heard a BSL speaker say "Nothing about us without us" at an event recently and this is key to accessibility.
November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎉Definitely using "Nothing about us without us" going forward 👏
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@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
Case Studies
NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…
nlisn.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
Amelia Haire presenting her research on autistic workplace information literacy.
YouTube video by NLISN
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl...
#LibraryWorker
#Librarian
#Autism
#Neurodiverse
#Neurodiversity
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Starting to put videos from @nlisn.bsky.social webinars onto YouTube which will be nice, 2 up there already, more to follow... www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
NLISN Webinars - YouTube
Webinars hosted by NLISN ourselves, with guest speakers.
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Starting to put videos from @nlisn.bsky.social webinars onto YouTube which will be nice, 2 up there already, more to follow... www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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[CATCH UP] In case you missed them during #OAWeek 3 of our team share what the theme - Who Owns Our Knowledge? - means to them
@jofitz.bsky.social | Accessibility Manager for Copim/Open Book Futures based at @lancasteruni.bsky.social | Co-chair of @nlisn.bsky.social
👉 copim.pub/open-access-...
@jofitz.bsky.social | Accessibility Manager for Copim/Open Book Futures based at @lancasteruni.bsky.social | Co-chair of @nlisn.bsky.social
👉 copim.pub/open-access-...
Open Access Week 2025 Interview with Joanne Fitzpatrick - Copim
Since 2022, we have released Open Access Week interviews to share more about who we are and what we care about when it comes to open access books (here are th…
copim.pub
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
[CATCH UP] In case you missed them during #OAWeek 3 of our team share what the theme - Who Owns Our Knowledge? - means to them
@jofitz.bsky.social | Accessibility Manager for Copim/Open Book Futures based at @lancasteruni.bsky.social | Co-chair of @nlisn.bsky.social
👉 copim.pub/open-access-...
@jofitz.bsky.social | Accessibility Manager for Copim/Open Book Futures based at @lancasteruni.bsky.social | Co-chair of @nlisn.bsky.social
👉 copim.pub/open-access-...
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I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
Researcher version: Librarian Contribution to Systematic Reviews
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
Case Studies
NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…
nlisn.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/