2. April : #WorldAutismDay

Motto 2025: #NotInvisible

#WeltAutismusTag
#NichtUnsichtbar
#AutisticMastodon
#AutistMastodon
#AutisticOpenSource
#AutistFreieSoftware

Hello, caneandable.social! I'm Lanie, a 33-year-old #Christian woman from Pipe Creek, TX. I'm #aroace, #TotallyBlind, #ActuallyAutistic, and living with multiple #ChronicIllnesses. I've just moved over from tweesecake.social, so I'm excited to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces!

A bit about me:
- I live with my mom and stepdad, who are my caregivers
- I have a Miniature Pinscher named Squeaker
- Currently studying programming on freeCodeCamp.org and codecademy.com and Braille proofreading through the NFB
- I work as a usability tester and aspire to become an #accessibility consultant
- My goal is to create a nonprofit for people with multiple #disabilities

My interests include:
- #Gaming (especially accessible games like incremental/idle games, word games, puzzles, RPGs, roguelikes, and MUDs)
- #Technology and #Cybersecurity
- #RareDiseases and #DisabilityRights
- Reading (sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, and nonfiction)
- Swimming
- Gardening (planning to start soon!)

I'm passionate about #accessibility and creating a more inclusive digital world. I run online groups for people with multiple disabilities and am active in the #DisabilityCommunity.

Some of my #health conditions include occipital neuralgia, intracranial hypertension, Empty Sella Syndrome, fibromyalgia, hidradenitis suppurativa, GERD, gastroparesis, IBS, sleep apnea, migraines, and non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.

I use various devices to navigate the digital world, including a Windows computer, iPhone, Android tablet, Fire TV, Echo Dot, Apple Watch, wireless headphones, and a Braille display. #AssistiveTechnology

I'm always eager to connect with others who share similar experiences or interests. Feel free to reach out, especially if you're into #AccessibleTech, #DisabilityAdvocacy, or if you just want to chat about books, games, or life with multiple disabilities!

#Introduction #NewHere #BlindMastodon #AutisticMastodon #ChronicIllness #ProgrammingLearner #AccessibilityAdvocate #DisabilityRights #mastodonmigration #blind #autism #autistic

Do other autistic people ever annoy you in the same way a neurotypical might be annoyed by any of us?

I don't think I'm guilty of this. I can't think of any specific example, anyway.

#autism
#autisticmastodon

@schizanon when I say working for people I mean working for the standard boss where I get constant cryptic feedback if any at all. That's the issue. I'm tired of the normal bosses I've had in previous jobs. It's not worth it. Esp when it's corporates DMs and RMs who don't know shiz about the store or whatever running things as if they do 🤦‍♂️ #autism #AuDHD #autistic #AutisticMastodon #ADHDer #adhd

I swear eventually imma figure out getting some funds so I can focus on my own web design or something career. Tired of this bs of working for people and I can't do it anymore. Miss me with that, I'd rather call the shots and do less dealing with this shiz overall. Just anything to be my own person and everything. #gofundme #autism #AuDHD #autistic #AutisticMastodon #ADHDer #adhd

"It wasn't until I found the autistic community that my understanding of autism changed."

- by the author of the blog 'Not an autism mom'.

#Autism #Parenting #AutisticMastodon

(From the book, 'I Will Die On This Hill' by Megan Ashburn and Jules Edward)

@HerrBlabla @nickcolley

I’m wondering what we call ‘Autistic Mastodon’?
I just saw a neuroscientist refer to ‘neuromastodon’ 🤔

#AutMastodon ?
#AutisticMastodon ?

As hashtags are so important here, it’d be nice to have our own! Or maybe #ActuallyAutistic will do?

Anyone who has been on here longer than me (2 days 😄) pls enlighten me!