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Hey fellow #BlindMastodon users! I'm looking for recommendations on two types of writing tools for Windows:
1. Accessible text expanders
2. Word prediction software
I use both #JAWS and #NVDA screen readers. I tried Espanso (an open-source text expander), but it didn't work well with NVDA. I also tested Lightkey for word prediction, but it didn't seem accessible.
As an #ActuallyAutistic person, word prediction would really help with my autism-related communication challenges.
Have you found any text expanders or word prediction tools that work well with screen readers? What has your experience been like? I'd love to hear your recommendations and thoughts!
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #TextExpander #WordPrediction #ScreenReader #Windows #AutismAccommodations #autism #blind @mastoblind @main
Imagine if “I need a moment to think" and “I need more information first" were acceptable responses in allistic society.
My socially awkward and permanently anxious self just made a call and I neither lost my shit nor fumbled my words.
I will be taking cookies at this time, or gold stars, or squeezy hugs. Thanks for your consideration.
I’m gonna try introducing an Autistic space concept to fedi–color communication cards, we had them at all the autistic self advocacy events and conferences back in the before times of in person events, it was very helpful for communicating our varying levels of nonverbalness and desire to be left alone or approached. I think it could be a useful tool here in online space if normalized, using fedi’s custom emojis (it doesn’t need to be these exact ones, anything with the color scheme/shapes would work). that’s my idea today for us Autistics maybe communicating a little better on here.
also it’s ok to reply to this post whatever color I’m on since I made it informationally and intentionally made it shared to a group and all.
(descriptions paraphrased from ASAN’s document)
actively seeking communication; may have trouble initiating conversations, but want to be approached by people who are interested in talking.
only wants to be approached by people they recognize, not by strangers. might approach strangers to talk, and that is okay; the approached people are welcome to talk back to them in that case.
probably does not want to talk to anyone, or only wants to talk to a few people. might approach others to talk, and that is okay; the approached people are welcome to talk back to them in that case. but unless you have been told already by the badge-wearer that you are on their red list, you should not approach them to talk.
I have $110/$423 needed or my lease signing
paypal.com/paypalme/ourinsatia…
#MutualAidRequest #Disability #urgent #MutualAid #disabilitymutualaid #BlackMutualAid #crowdfunding #PWD #DisabilityCrowdFund #Queercrowdfund
#BlackMastodon #actuallyautistic #autism #HelpFolksLive2024 @mutualaid @mutual_aid
![Dear Tasia Soleil Smallwood, Please find below a calculation of the total amount of deposit(s) required when you sign the lease agreement. The lease will not be signed or valid until all adults 19 years of age or older have signed the lease and the deposit(s) are collected. Deposit(s) ‘The deposit(s) are due at the time of lease signing. Payment must be in the form of a certified bank draft, certified bank cheque, Canada Post Money Order or Ministry of Social Development cheque. Please make payment to Redacted.
First Month’s Rent
The First Month's rent must be paid prior to obtaining the keys. This can be paid also at the time of lease signing] if you wish. This payment may be in the form of a certified bank draft, certified bank cheque, Canada Post Money Order, Ministry of Social Development cheque or a postdated personal cheque. Please make payment to Redacted.
This payment cannot be combined with the deposit cheque. It must be a separate cheque from your deposit cheque. If you have any question regarding how the deposit amount was calculated, please call our office at Redacted or email redacted.
Economic Rent on this unit as stated on Section 3 of the RTA is: $846.00 (Deposits are based on % month rent of Market Rent) Payment #1: Due at time of lease signing Suite Damage Deposit $423.00 Pet Damage Deposit n/a Payment #2: Due prior to obtaining keys First Month Rent $445.00](https://fedi.ml/photo/preview/640/593668 "Dear Tasia Soleil Smallwood, Please find below a calculation of the total amount of deposit(s) required when you sign the lease agreement. The lease will not be signed or valid until all adults 19 years of age or older have signed the lease and the deposit(s) are collected. Deposit(s) ‘The deposit(s) are due at the time of lease signing. Payment must be in the form of a certified bank draft, certified bank cheque, Canada Post Money Order or Ministry of Social Development cheque. Please make payment to Redacted.
First Month’s Rent
The First Month's rent must be paid prior to obtaining the keys. This can be paid also at the time of lease signing] if you wish. This payment may be in the form of a certified bank draft, certified bank cheque, Canada Post Money Order, Ministry of Social Development cheque or a postdated personal cheque. Please make payment to Redacted.
This payment cannot be combined with the deposit cheque. It must be a separate cheque from your deposit cheque. If you have any question regarding how the deposit amount was calculated, please call our office at Redacted or email redacted.
Economic Rent on this unit as stated on Section 3 of the RTA is: $846.00 (Deposits are based on % month rent of Market Rent) Payment #1: Due at time of lease signing Suite Damage Deposit $423.00 Pet Damage Deposit n/a Payment #2: Due prior to obtaining keys First Month Rent $445.00")
Some of us Internet Weirdos are doing a survey on Neurodivergence and Education.
If you are in school, college, university or whatnot, or have been in the last five years, could you spend a few minutes filling in this out for us?
We're writing guides for educators and learners and the more input we have, the better we'll be.
Appreciated folx!
#ND #neurodiverse #education #school #college #university #neurodivergent #autism #actuallyAutistic #ptsd #survey #surveys
For years, we used to explain to folks that we experienced a phonological delay in processing speech or sounds, and that it was likely linked to us being autistic.
We only later worked out that we're actually AuDHD (inattentive ADHD and autistic) and that there's an actual medical term for this: auditory processing disorder.
If you're some flavour of neurospicy, you might have it too without realising. Common signs and symptoms include:
- speaking louder or softer than is situationally appropriate;
- difficulty remembering lists or sequences;
- needing words or sentences to be repeated;
- impaired ability to memorize information learned by listening;
- interpreting words too literally;
- needing assistance to hear clearly in noisy environments;
- relying on accommodation and modification strategies;
- finding or requesting a quiet work space away from others;
- requesting written material when attending oral presentations; and
- asking for directions to be given one step at a time.
It heavily overlaps with ADHD and autism 
Hope this is helpful to someone 
#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD #ActuallyAuDHD #ADHD #AuDHD #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #neurospicy #APD #AuditoryProcessingDisorder
I am doing a survey about yoga and neurodivergent folk and your boosts would be appreciated.
If you are neurodivergent (self-realized or Dx'd, it's all good here), and fall under the vast ND umbrella, I'd love to hear from you. Quick 6-7 question survey and you can remain anon if you want.
Thank you!
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD #neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity @disability #yoga #accessibility #Anxiety #Depression #OCD #TBI
ND Yoga Survey
This is a quick 6-7 question survey where I ask neurodivergent individuals their thoughts about yoga in general. Information will be kept private and all answers can remain anonymous.Google Docs
I'm #ActuallyAutistic and I know food preparation is difficult for many folks in the community.
But learning to feed yourself is a skill that has cascading effects (I get severely depressed if I don't feed myself food I like). Not to mention, not everyone has the $$ for takeout
I've been sending this 'sad bastards cookbook' to everyone archive.org/details/sad-bastar…
It focuses on 'boil water and eat' and 'ingredients that don't go bad'
#Food #Cooking #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic
The Sad Bastard Cookbook: Food You Can Make So You Don't Die : Zilla Novikov & Rachel A. Rosen : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
A practical cookbook for those with depression. Written by Zilla Novikov & Rachel A. Rosen. Illustrated by Marten Norr. Originally available for free...Internet Archive
This is a really great guide to help you prepare in advance for the possibility of having covid, and remind you what to do if the worst happens! I've never seen this kind of info all collated together like this before.
Really valuable resource! (especially if like me you have trouble remembering or making plans etc!)
Pls share around!
Link to The People's CDC guide to what to do if you have covid.
peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what…
#Disability #NEISvoid #ActuallyAutistic #Covid
What to Do if You Have COVID | People's CDC
A guide for preparing for illness, preventing spread to others, managing symptoms, and recovery.kristen (peoplescdc.org)
Today I learned things from @blindscribe that I would like to share. Thanks Robert!
* Mastodon supports RSS! You can follow anyone by adding .rss: mstdn.social/@autism101.rss
* There are audio description artists that paint picture with words for those unable to look at a screen
* Groups.io is an email groups alternative that is superior than Yahoo/Google Groups
* Aira.io is a visual interpreting service that provides on-demand access to visual information
REQUESTING URGENT HELP;
If you know me from #Twitter you've been informed that my mom is abusive & ableist...
I'm an Autistic person requesting help to secure safe housing & pay for a plane ticket. A year ago I was planning to move for college, but gradually my mom has been financially trapping me. I now have no solid income atm & I cannot work or drive!
•Click link for more detail;
gofund.me/50bec059
#mutualaid #ActuallyAutistic #disabled #RequestingAid #News #mastodon
[time for a #reintroduction! #introductions #introduction]
I'm Flo (he/him), a #queer #author of #lgbtqia #fiction.
Primarily I write #sliceoflife, #comedy, heartwarming & lighthearted, #gay #romance in a variety of settings, such as #hopepunk, #scifi, #fantasy, #steampunk, #horror, #gothic, annnnd the list goes on~ 😅
Some more things about me:
— I'm currently pumped for #NaNoWriMo!
— I like #writing, #reading, #drawing, #art, #gaming, #movies, #books etc.
— I dabble in #learning #mandarin and #tokipona (which i don't tend to talk about here).
— I am #agender, #asexual, #aromantic, (thus #AroAce) #disabled, #ActuallyAutistic, and a #demiguy
— i have a wishlist (mostly full of very, *very* gay books): throne.me/u/drowsy/wishlist
— alt accounts at @ghost@weirder.earth & @floghost
Throne Gifts - The Gifting Platform for Creators
Throne is gifting platform for content creators. Safely receive gifts from any online store while keeping your address hidden.throne.me
If you’re in or around Dublin and are #ActuallyAutistic, #ActuallyADHD, otherwise #Neurodivergent in any way, or just an ally, Neuro Pride Ireland are holding Neuro Pride @ Dublin Pride this Saturday
Wishing everyone who takes part a fantastic day! ♾🏳️🌈
I’m a bit far away to make it along myself sadly
For anyone like me who wouldn’t want to take part in an indoor event anyway, NPI also have an outdoor quiet zone in the #Pride Village the following Saturday 😊
#intro (1/n)
I've been working on computers for a long time, but art has been my passion for longer. I am #actuallyAutistic and I mean, it's pretty obvious if you interact with me ever. I like photography a lot, and will definitely be posting photos. I do some let's say Idiosyncratic visual art. I am very good at some kinds of vector graphics.
I am 1/4 of a tiny games studio Aldercone with @evel you should check it out! I do the programming.