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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 1d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 4d

Very excited to see @edwyncollins.bsky.social for his #Testimonial tour London date tonight. Edwyn is my indie hero & a generous contributor to one of our previous #aphasia creativity projects @citystgeorges.bsky.social.

Enjoy his MakeWrite poetry recital:
youtu.be/JC-6FzEN4B0?...

#EdwynCollins

Edwyn Collins Reads Three Makewrite Poems

YouTube video by INCA Project

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 5d

Beautiful scenes from Dundee Law this morning 🪶

Dundee Birding (stonefaction) @dundeebirding.bsky.social · 5d

An hour at Dundee Law this morning hinted that an earlier start might've been worthwhile with steady movement over - mostly Meadow Pipits, but also Siskins, Skylarks, Pied Wagtails, Chaffinches etc. Pics below - Sparrowhawk, Meadow Pipit, Kestrel and Bullfinch.

#BirdingScotland

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Claire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 21d

👀 Exciting - and important - #datavis #accessibility research role! #London based + full details 👇

Jo Wood @jwolondon.bsky.social · 21d

🚨#datavis Job alert 🚨

Fancy working with us in London as a researcher using @observablehq.com Plot for accessible #datavis?

To support people with language disability in the use of data visualization for everyday decision making.

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/jobs/a...

Details | City St George's, University of London

Details of job vacancy at City St George's,, University of London

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 5d

Yes! :)

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 5d

Come and join us on the @daraprojectcity.bsky.social project! Please share this post with anyone #DataVis who is up for an exciting new project!
#ASSETS2025 #CHI2025 #HCI #DataViz

Jo Wood @jwolondon.bsky.social · 21d

🚨#datavis Job alert 🚨

Fancy working with us in London as a researcher using @observablehq.com Plot for accessible #datavis?

To support people with language disability in the use of data visualization for everyday decision making.

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/about/jobs/a...

Details | City St George's, University of London

Details of job vacancy at City St George's,, University of London

www.citystgeorges.ac.uk

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ClaireClarkSLT @claireclarkslt.bsky.social · 21d

Absolutely fantastic day at the #RCSLT Scottish hub day. A wee contribution by myself and @sltros.bsky.social with a lightening talk on how we have used data in developing SLT frailty services but really enjoyed brilliant and challenging talks on AI and leadership

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · 21d

What a grand day at the #RCSLT Scotland day. Delighted to be a part of this inspiring profession. @sarahheatley.bsky.social & I shared the work we've been doing with collaborators in Dundee to create a communication accessible city.
Hooray for the excellent NHS Tayside adult acquired SLT service.

Abi and Sarah stand in front of a screen, smiling at the camera. The screen shows a slide with the words "Influence: is it possible?"

10 smiling speech and language therapists assembled in front of a flowery backdrop showing a sign which says "RCSLT Scotland"

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 28

Quick! This post closes tomorrow. Take a look and apply if it floats your boat!

www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

#Aphasia #Slp #SLT #BlueSkySpeechies

Job Advert

www.jobs.nhs.uk

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 25

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Some beautiful words below about aphasia and the magic of community to nourish and rediscover identity.
From the perspective of some brilliant Dundonians.

#Aphasia #Scots #Dundee #WordOfMouth

Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Written & performed by Scots Scriever, Taylor Dyson,
for #BASconf25

Life wis different then, things taken fur grantit
Haud it a up in a hazy gold shimmered nostalgia
When the reality is iy a crashin white cauld
Memories are fragmentit noo
And time moves at a different pace,

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 25

news.stv.tv/north/taysid...

Following this beautiful episode of word of mouth from @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, see how the amazing #aphasia community in Dundee are sharing their identity through artistic expression.

#BASconf25

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

Tae accept somethin different
Cause here, in this wee sunshine city
We wull keep oan buildin

This bonnie joyful community

A tribute to our wonderful Dundee aphasia community.
Written and performed by Taylor Dyson at #BASconf25

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

And that’s okay.
Cause I’ve foon a way tae protect my peace
Express my grief for whit used tae be
An acceptance o somethin new
Community built fae the groon up
Connecting oor dots wae ane anither
Frustration melts intae motivation

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Written & performed by Scots Scriever, Taylor Dyson,
for #BASconf25

Life wis different then, things taken fur grantit
Haud it a up in a hazy gold shimmered nostalgia
When the reality is iy a crashin white cauld
Memories are fragmentit noo
And time moves at a different pace,

[1/3]

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

This one should never be underestimated.

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

Thank you to my brilliant Chief Scientific Officer Niamh Devane for such excellent work aboard the good ship #BASconf25. :)

Niamh Devane, PhD @niamhdevane.bsky.social · Aug 21

Travelling home after a fantastic #BASconf25 in #Dundee where people living with aphasia, speech therapists, researchers and academics were all present and equal part of the conversations. We had talks, discussions and dancing!

Thank you @basaphasia.bsky.social and captain @abracabadger.com

British Aphasiology Society @basaphasia.bsky.social · Aug 20

And that’s a wrap on #BASconf25 in Dundee - the City of Discovery!

We’ve loved connecting, learning, and celebrating with the amazing aphasia community 🌟

Huge thanks to Dr Abi Roper for leading such a fantastic event.

Safe journeys home — see you in Cardiff next year! 🗓️

#aphasia #community

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 21

Thanks for capturing the iconic bridge on your graceful #BASconf25 ascent @helenag-slt.bsky.social. Thank you for your brilliant contribution to the community.x

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 20

Update. Dundee couldn't have provided a more wonderful, warm, creative and inclusive welcome.
What a blinding and magical community adventure it has been. #BASconf25.
They were ready.
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Daniela O’Neill @danielaoneill.bsky.social · Aug 20

🇨🇦 Accessible Commercial Communication for Equitable Services

#communication #inclusion #citiesforall

Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 20

Have loved learning about ACCES project in Canada.
acces.arterequebec.com/en/ from Sarah-Eve Poirier.
Sounds really parallel with out great Communication Access UK training.

#BASconf25

ACCES - Un projet d'Artère

Accessible commercial communication for Equitable services What if businesses were more accessible to people with communication disabilities? ACCES, Why? Many people live with communication difficulti...

acces.arterequebec.com

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Elissa Manzi @emanzi.bsky.social · Aug 20

Such a privilege to present in @basaphasia.bsky.social conference symposium with @abracabadger.com, @annacaute.bsky.social, Chirag Girish Kiran and @susieslt.bsky.social about #gesture ax & therapy. 1/2 #BASConf25 #aphasia

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 20

Have loved learning about ACCES project in Canada.
acces.arterequebec.com/en/ from Sarah-Eve Poirier.
Sounds really parallel with out great Communication Access UK training.

#BASconf25

ACCES - Un projet d'Artère

Accessible commercial communication for Equitable services What if businesses were more accessible to people with communication disabilities? ACCES, Why? Many people live with communication difficulti...

acces.arterequebec.com

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Lemonade from Lemons @lemonadefromlemons.bsky.social · Aug 20

#BASConf25

Presented our Mini creative CPT with Leeds NHS acute stroke ward & Leeds Museum & Galleries. Reflections:
1. Sharing challenges 😳 can inspire others to try
2. #creativehealth can help see the person behind a stroke
3. Perseverance needed

@leedsmuseums.bsky.social
@jentslt.bsky.social

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British Aphasiology Society @basaphasia.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wednesday Symposium... Addressing the Community in Aphasia Rehabilitation: Engaging Key Social Interactions with Helene Killmer, Marie-Christine Hall, Caroline Anglade, Sarah-Eve Poirier, & Alacandra Tessier #BASconf25

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British Aphasiology Society @basaphasia.bsky.social · Aug 20

Next up Marie-Christine Hallé shares about the needs of significant others of PWA and how SLTs build relationships with SOs to support PWA. 4 qualitative studies were reviewed- these showed the extent of caregiver needs including personal & relational needs. #BASconf25

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Dr Abi Roper @abracabadger.com · Aug 20

The City Gesture Checklist (CGC) a ‘quick and dirty’ printable resource for gesture analysis in aphasia. As featured in yesterday's #BASconf25 with @annacaute.bsky.social

doi.org/10.25383/cit...

CGC Assessment

This is a clinical tool to support assessment and therapy of gestural communication for people with aphasia.

doi.org

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