Agata
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Great to see the findings from this much-needed project out today, and to be able to work with these wonderful folks! @agatataga.bsky.social, @mindtheflap.bsky.social @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social
Embracing Complexity's priority-setting exercise for research on neurodivergence is now published in Neurodiversity! Huge project led by @agatataga.bsky.social, paper co-written by @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social, @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social, and yours truly: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Beyond Diagnosis: Setting Research Priorities with the Neurodivergent Community - Agata Ostaszewska, Georgia Harper, Rachael Davis, Holly Joseph, 2025
Neurodiversity research remains heavily shaped by diagnostic categories, which increasingly appear inadequate for capturing the complex, lived realities of neur...
journals.sagepub.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Great to see the findings from this much-needed project out today, and to be able to work with these wonderful folks! @agatataga.bsky.social, @mindtheflap.bsky.social @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social
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Embracing Complexity's priority-setting exercise for research on neurodivergence is now published in Neurodiversity! Huge project led by @agatataga.bsky.social, paper co-written by @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social, @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social, and yours truly: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Beyond Diagnosis: Setting Research Priorities with the Neurodivergent Community - Agata Ostaszewska, Georgia Harper, Rachael Davis, Holly Joseph, 2025
Neurodiversity research remains heavily shaped by diagnostic categories, which increasingly appear inadequate for capturing the complex, lived realities of neur...
journals.sagepub.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Embracing Complexity's priority-setting exercise for research on neurodivergence is now published in Neurodiversity! Huge project led by @agatataga.bsky.social, paper co-written by @drrachaeldavis.bsky.social, @drhollyjoseph.bsky.social, and yours truly: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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This should be treated as terrorism.
Two people fortunately managed to escape, otherwise it would have killed them.
The different in response is stark.
BBC News - Mosque fire being treated as arson and hate crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Two people fortunately managed to escape, otherwise it would have killed them.
The different in response is stark.
BBC News - Mosque fire being treated as arson and hate crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Peacehaven: Fire at East Sussex mosque probed as 'hate crime'
Video appears to show two people in balaclavas at the mosque before a large blaze spreads.
www.bbc.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This should be treated as terrorism.
Two people fortunately managed to escape, otherwise it would have killed them.
The different in response is stark.
BBC News - Mosque fire being treated as arson and hate crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Two people fortunately managed to escape, otherwise it would have killed them.
The different in response is stark.
BBC News - Mosque fire being treated as arson and hate crime
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
October 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
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When he was running to be Labour leader Keir Starmers campaign video boasted that he had stood up for protesters when the full force of the state was against them.
Today his govt is arresting a disabled blind man for holding a placard.
Today his govt is arresting a disabled blind man for holding a placard.
August 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
When he was running to be Labour leader Keir Starmers campaign video boasted that he had stood up for protesters when the full force of the state was against them.
Today his govt is arresting a disabled blind man for holding a placard.
Today his govt is arresting a disabled blind man for holding a placard.
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The DWP gave nearly £250 million to private companies in June alone
Over £40 million of this mind-blowing amount was spent on notorious DWP health and Work Capability assessments - where these private companies routinely abuse disabled people
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Over £40 million of this mind-blowing amount was spent on notorious DWP health and Work Capability assessments - where these private companies routinely abuse disabled people
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The DWP gave nearly £250 million to private companies in June alone
Over £40 million of this mind-blowing amount was spent on notorious DWP health and Work Capability assessments
www.thecanary.co
August 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The DWP gave nearly £250 million to private companies in June alone
Over £40 million of this mind-blowing amount was spent on notorious DWP health and Work Capability assessments - where these private companies routinely abuse disabled people
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Over £40 million of this mind-blowing amount was spent on notorious DWP health and Work Capability assessments - where these private companies routinely abuse disabled people
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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NOW: The High Court is hearing a case to challenge the government's decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.
🧵 Thread of updates from inside court:
🧵 Thread of updates from inside court:
July 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
NOW: The High Court is hearing a case to challenge the government's decision to ban Palestine Action under anti-terror laws.
🧵 Thread of updates from inside court:
🧵 Thread of updates from inside court:
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In today's case seeking leave to judicially review the ban on Palestine Action, a judge has said the Kent case with the woman with a flag was an “officer that doesn’t understand the law” and “there will be cases where the police get things wrong”
But armed. And threatening a terrorism arrest 🤔
But armed. And threatening a terrorism arrest 🤔
July 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In today's case seeking leave to judicially review the ban on Palestine Action, a judge has said the Kent case with the woman with a flag was an “officer that doesn’t understand the law” and “there will be cases where the police get things wrong”
But armed. And threatening a terrorism arrest 🤔
But armed. And threatening a terrorism arrest 🤔
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The term "Genuinely disabled" is an ableist dogwhistle.
All disabled people are "genuinely disabled".
All disabled people are "genuinely disabled".
July 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The term "Genuinely disabled" is an ableist dogwhistle.
All disabled people are "genuinely disabled".
All disabled people are "genuinely disabled".
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DWP plans to force disabled people into work will now see GPs send you to job coaches
Meet the DWP-backed "WorkWell" - where doctors will send chronically ill and disabled people to job coaches to try and coerce them back to work
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Meet the DWP-backed "WorkWell" - where doctors will send chronically ill and disabled people to job coaches to try and coerce them back to work
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
DWP plans to force disabled people into work will now see GPs send you to job coaches
Meet DWP-backed "WorkWell" - where doctors will send chronically ill and disabled people to job coaches to try and coerce them back to work
www.thecanary.co
July 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
DWP plans to force disabled people into work will now see GPs send you to job coaches
Meet the DWP-backed "WorkWell" - where doctors will send chronically ill and disabled people to job coaches to try and coerce them back to work
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
Meet the DWP-backed "WorkWell" - where doctors will send chronically ill and disabled people to job coaches to try and coerce them back to work
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Yesterday, the Government rushed through the newly titled Universal Credit Bill – enacting their planned cuts to Universal Credit for new claimants from 2026/7. The Bill will now progress to the House of Lords, where it will face reduced scrutiny. We are devastated 🧵(1/4).
July 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Yesterday, the Government rushed through the newly titled Universal Credit Bill – enacting their planned cuts to Universal Credit for new claimants from 2026/7. The Bill will now progress to the House of Lords, where it will face reduced scrutiny. We are devastated 🧵(1/4).
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I know many people are feeling suicidal tonight because the government has failed to hear us. It is a gut punch—but also not the time to do anything you can’t reverse. Nothing will change for you if you are on disability benefits from this Bill. You matter and we care about you. #BinUCBill
If you’re suicidal about benefits changes, please reach out to these numbers:
📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
📞 CALM - 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-12)
📞 Mind – 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
📞 Papyrus – 0800 068 4141 (9am-midnight)
📞 Citizens Advice – 0800 144 8848
Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
Jay 💜
📞 Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
📞 CALM - 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-12)
📞 Mind – 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
📞 Papyrus – 0800 068 4141 (9am-midnight)
📞 Citizens Advice – 0800 144 8848
Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
Jay 💜
July 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I know many people are feeling suicidal tonight because the government has failed to hear us. It is a gut punch—but also not the time to do anything you can’t reverse. Nothing will change for you if you are on disability benefits from this Bill. You matter and we care about you. #BinUCBill
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The DWP is now going to refuse disabled people's diagnoses if they got them privately
The DWP are headed for another cataclysmic disaster, just as one NHS board turns away all adults over 25 seeking treatment for ADHD
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The DWP are headed for another cataclysmic disaster, just as one NHS board turns away all adults over 25 seeking treatment for ADHD
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The DWP is now going to refuse disabled people's diagnoses if they got them privately
The DWP are headed for another cataclysmic disaster, just as one NHS board turns away all adults over 25 seeking treatment for ADHD
www.thecanary.co
July 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The DWP is now going to refuse disabled people's diagnoses if they got them privately
The DWP are headed for another cataclysmic disaster, just as one NHS board turns away all adults over 25 seeking treatment for ADHD
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The DWP are headed for another cataclysmic disaster, just as one NHS board turns away all adults over 25 seeking treatment for ADHD
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
This week, someone in a position of power over me, told me with a straight face that creating components for weapons ripping children’s bodies into pieces is ethically a “grey area” and today 25 people were arrested for holding “I Oppose Genocide” sign
July 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This week, someone in a position of power over me, told me with a straight face that creating components for weapons ripping children’s bodies into pieces is ethically a “grey area” and today 25 people were arrested for holding “I Oppose Genocide” sign
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The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
July 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Government's concessions completely ignore the thousands of Disabled people on Universal Credit with LCWRA.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
They are still proposing this be slashed from £416 to just over £200.
This bill cannot be salvaged by concessions - it must be scrapped.
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🚨BREAKING: MPs have just voted for cuts to social security - with unwritten promises from the UK Government
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
July 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨BREAKING: MPs have just voted for cuts to social security - with unwritten promises from the UK Government
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
This is reckless.
Disability rights aren’t optional. Poverty is a political choice. This Govt chose it tonight.
We'll keep fighting until this cruel Bill is rejected completely.
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A CrowdJustice appeal to fight the proscription of Palestine Action has received pledges of £120K (all funds will go directly to their solicitors, Birnberg Peirce) www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
Fight the Proscription of Palestine Action
A direct action network crowdfunding to fight proscription
www.crowdjustice.com
June 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A CrowdJustice appeal to fight the proscription of Palestine Action has received pledges of £120K (all funds will go directly to their solicitors, Birnberg Peirce) www.crowdjustice.com/case/palesti...
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We should all be concerned about plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
Targeting non-violent protesters in this way is a misuse of terrorism-related powers.
It sets a dangerous precedent, which governments in future could further use against their critics.
Targeting non-violent protesters in this way is a misuse of terrorism-related powers.
It sets a dangerous precedent, which governments in future could further use against their critics.
June 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We should all be concerned about plans to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
Targeting non-violent protesters in this way is a misuse of terrorism-related powers.
It sets a dangerous precedent, which governments in future could further use against their critics.
Targeting non-violent protesters in this way is a misuse of terrorism-related powers.
It sets a dangerous precedent, which governments in future could further use against their critics.
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Gaza
Lebanon
Iran
Ambulances targeted by Israel
Lebanon
Iran
Ambulances targeted by Israel
June 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Gaza
Lebanon
Iran
Ambulances targeted by Israel
Lebanon
Iran
Ambulances targeted by Israel
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🚨BREAKING: We’re deeply concerned at the use of counter terrorism powers to target protest groups.
This is the latest in a succession of measures taken by the UK government to clamp down on protest in the UK.
This is the latest in a succession of measures taken by the UK government to clamp down on protest in the UK.
June 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: We’re deeply concerned at the use of counter terrorism powers to target protest groups.
This is the latest in a succession of measures taken by the UK government to clamp down on protest in the UK.
This is the latest in a succession of measures taken by the UK government to clamp down on protest in the UK.
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It's wild to me is so few people who are not Disabled include Disability in their politics at all. Current proposed cuts are based on 3 baseless zombie ideas
1. There is somehow a 'correct' amount of Disabled people who need support
2. Disability can be precisely measured
3. Spending is too high
1. There is somehow a 'correct' amount of Disabled people who need support
2. Disability can be precisely measured
3. Spending is too high
I want to see non-disabled people shouting about the disability benefit cuts. If you spoke out about trans rights, abortion rights, or migrant rights in recent weeks? Good on you! If you aren’t doing the same for disabled people, ask yourself why.
June 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
It's wild to me is so few people who are not Disabled include Disability in their politics at all. Current proposed cuts are based on 3 baseless zombie ideas
1. There is somehow a 'correct' amount of Disabled people who need support
2. Disability can be precisely measured
3. Spending is too high
1. There is somehow a 'correct' amount of Disabled people who need support
2. Disability can be precisely measured
3. Spending is too high
I’ve set up a Go Fund Me campaign for my friend Majd and his family in Gaza. Majd is 25 years old, and he is a humanitarian worker with the Civil Defense in Gaza. He and his family are experiencing extremely difficult conditions. Please donate or share the campaign: gofund.me/f5865d64
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June 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I’ve set up a Go Fund Me campaign for my friend Majd and his family in Gaza. Majd is 25 years old, and he is a humanitarian worker with the Civil Defense in Gaza. He and his family are experiencing extremely difficult conditions. Please donate or share the campaign: gofund.me/f5865d64
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Would you like some support preparing your response to the Government’s Pathways to Work consultation?
Join us on June 4th to connect with other NSUN members, discuss proposed changes to Disability benefits, and access support to respond to the consultation.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/members...
Join us on June 4th to connect with other NSUN members, discuss proposed changes to Disability benefits, and access support to respond to the consultation.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/members...
Members’ discussion space: Welfare reform and NSUN’s Pathways to Work consultation response
Join NSUN’s policy team (Courtney & Kieran) in this informal space to discuss proposed changes to Disability benefits, including what they are and what you can do about them.
www.nsun.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Would you like some support preparing your response to the Government’s Pathways to Work consultation?
Join us on June 4th to connect with other NSUN members, discuss proposed changes to Disability benefits, and access support to respond to the consultation.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/members...
Join us on June 4th to connect with other NSUN members, discuss proposed changes to Disability benefits, and access support to respond to the consultation.
www.nsun.org.uk/news/members...
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Jonathan Reynolds says the situation in Gaza is appalling
The UK govt refuses to impose sanctions on Israel & refuses to stop exporting arms & providing military assistance to them. The UK govt is a partner in Israels war crimes. And that includes Reynolds.
The UK govt refuses to impose sanctions on Israel & refuses to stop exporting arms & providing military assistance to them. The UK govt is a partner in Israels war crimes. And that includes Reynolds.
May 19, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Jonathan Reynolds says the situation in Gaza is appalling
The UK govt refuses to impose sanctions on Israel & refuses to stop exporting arms & providing military assistance to them. The UK govt is a partner in Israels war crimes. And that includes Reynolds.
The UK govt refuses to impose sanctions on Israel & refuses to stop exporting arms & providing military assistance to them. The UK govt is a partner in Israels war crimes. And that includes Reynolds.