Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met
We do research with people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their families. We are committed to social justice and more equal research practice.
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@adelinacohe.bsky.social
Researcher and director of the Global Observatory of Long-Term Care www.goltc.org #LongTermCare #SocialCare #DementiaCare Gardening in Canterbury and Ruhpolding
@elizabethstanley.bsky.social
#SEND, parent, teacher, Ex- SENCO, SEN Law. All about Children and Young people with special needs. Personal reflections 🇬🇧🇨🇿🇬🇾🇪🇺
@chloeapter.bsky.social
Autistic ADHDer, mental/physical illness, iatrogenic harm, trauma, co-production, SEND, uoppald.bsky.social Student, Trustee for The ND Harbour. Views own, personal account.
@louiseheatley.bsky.social
Long term member of L'Arche. Passionate advocate for people with learning disabilities. Keen amateur photographer. I live in Dorset with my cat. #l’arche #learningdisability #palliativecare #SEND #beauty #cats #dementia
@joalbinclark.bsky.social
Early childhood education academic, enthusiastic posthuman theorist and research collaborator. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6247-8363
@powercg.bsky.social
@dr-liz-evans.bsky.social
Assoc prof psychology at Durham University. She/her Body image, eating disorders, weight & interventions in children & adults. Autistic-led research into Autism and eating. Views my own. Parent of 4, GP's spouse. Always tired! 1st gen.
@mattiel.bsky.social
Travel dude Co Chair for Together 4 Change at ARC England Shrewsbury Town fan!!! 🔵🟠 Leader's List Champion 2024 !!!
@justtomthanks.bsky.social
AuDHD, cat dad, neurodivergent-friendly coach/consultant and accidental 3D print farmer. Also does LEGO Serious Play. Will grow up one day.
@derkinder.bsky.social
Bookworm, ΡθΚ, foster parent, special needs adoption, stuck on the Beltway. #StandWithUkraine
@alihon.bsky.social
Proud to work in a #UKFE college. Interested in education that works for everyone. Here to talk about history, mental health/disability, archaeology, poetry, music. I tend to take the long view.
@soulsoothing.bsky.social
Bosnian in UK AuDHD NoPlanetB. 325 ppm. #HumanRights #FBPE #BosnianGenocide #disability Psych doctoral student ❤️ everything Indigenous. Refugees matter. Melem za Dušu=Bosnian for soul soothing. Own views. Work / Activism DMs only.
@teamupinclusion.bsky.social
Community, Secondary & University based programmes employing a buddy system to support persons with Down Syndrome and ID in a group setting. Two-way learning. # InclusionForAll
@malavikasaji.bsky.social
Instructional Designer | Artist | Biochemistry Grad Working on understanding #cognition, memory, and #learning . Designing tools and resources for children with #learningdisabilities to help them excel academically through tailored support."
@flibbertyj.bsky.social
NHS Nurse Consultant (RNLD) in HMP MH team, MA Autism, PGCert MH law and professional practice. Interests in Neurodiversity and quality of care. Also love fitness, #DRFC and reading lots of books!
@lindahume1.bsky.social
Registered Nurse: Learning Disability |Trainer & Coach | Lecturer| Practice Leadership | Positive Behaviour Support | Author Enabling Capable Environments & Practice Leadership
@campaignfdj.bsky.social
A UK-wide campaign run by Disabled people, for Disabled people, run by a local charity @inclusionbarnet.bsky.social Join our campaign for updates: https://www.campaignfordisabilityjustice.org.uk/sign_up_to_support
@heatherduff19.bsky.social
CLDN Team Leader, QN 👑 Part of QNIS LD cohort who are multiple award winners with Think COULD animation 💜 Clin Doc student. Soulful dancing queen 💃👑
@welchysquelchy.bsky.social
@nickymac1.bsky.social
Director of Operations, privileged to manage diverse physical and mental health services, Learning Disability Nurse first and always.
@suebridges.bsky.social
Founder of #chooseLDNursing. Independent Consultant Learning Disability Nurse. Posting in a personal capacity.
@jopyrah.bsky.social
Co-founder & CEO Green Light PBS Ltd https://bsky.app/profile/autismcornwall.bsky.social All behaviour a product of my biology, environment & learning history thus far. He/ him. West Cornwall, UK
@sallymorganslt.bsky.social
Speech & Language Therapist Lecturer & #PhD student | CranioMum | #Christian | Research: Safe, Efficient & Enjoyable Mealtimes for disabled children & families (not as easy as it may #SEEM) #Dysphagia
@tamara-simone.bsky.social
@adoddle.org
aDoddle: All about making connections that matter & on a mission to link people with local charities & resources, helping communities thrive. A space where charities & groups can be showcased for free. It's all about making help easy to find & accessible.
@drmkirby.bsky.social
Researcher @ University of Leeds & University of Manchester | Participatory research with people with learning disabilities/autistic people | arts-based and creative methods | singer and choir facilitator
@dlgcochrane.bsky.social
MBE. Forensic Mental Health Social Worker based in London. Interested in Safeguarding Adults and Children, Patient Safety/Human Factors Ergonomics, MAPPA, S37/41 MHA and Social Supervision #forensicsocialwork
@aitchemcee283.bsky.social
Christian. Cats. Knitting. Depression fighter. ASD. Runner. NHS Therapy Radiographer. Terrified for the future of this planet. I follow people that interest me, don't feel you have to follow back. Views my own and frequently nonsense. 🏴📍Nairn
@rathfelder.bsky.social
Retired Mancunian agitator. Patient representative/ public contributor in Manchester University. Unpaid advocate for disabled people. Wikipedian. Whalley Range Labour Party. Perfection is the enemy of improvement!
@vic15.bsky.social
Forensic Social Worker based in London. Interested in mental health/social care/social work and non-work related random things. And cats (all animals really but especially cats)
@icarsbecky.bsky.social
ICARS Team - UK Lead (International Coalition Against Restraint and Seclusion)
@drshibley.bsky.social
Hon vis Prof Liverpool in law and social justice Primrose Hill Disabled
@oliverscampaign.bsky.social
•Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety •Hoping for a Social Media Platform where everyone can live together peacefully #Oliverscampaign
@mumof3amigos.bsky.social
Campaigner. Activist, Lived Experience Trainer. MA Social Policy. #LearningDisabilities #HealthInequalities #SocialJustice. Chair of trustees Square Peg Activities. Trying to build a better world. Views expressed are my own. www.ramandeepkaur.co.uk
@sarahmamabear2.bsky.social
Mama to 2 beautiful girls 🤍💙 #SEND #autism #ADHD #PDA #SPD 🏴🏴
@manmetuni.bsky.social
@sarasiobhan.bsky.social
Activist. https://mydaftlife.com http://justiceforlb.org. @LearningMet.bsky.social. MMU. @mylifemychoice1. https://theguardian.com/profile/sara-ryan. Dr Dr she/her.
@itsadele.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher @learningmet.bsky.social | Passionate about creative and participatory methodologies |Interested in affect, atmospheres, social inequality, inclusion, belonging, mattering, and power 🐶 🧶 🎨 📚 ✨🌸 🌄
@dawnc05.bsky.social
LD Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University. Lives in Wales. Stolen Lives. https://stolenlives.blog Son with learning disability, autism, ADHD and epilepsy. Autistic herself.
@socialcarefuture.bsky.social
Movement for change, born of frustration but powered by hope. socialcarefuture.org.uk. Hosted by In Control Partnerships
@rightfullives.bsky.social
A UK based creative campaign and community focussed on the Human Rights of Autistic people and people with Learning Disabilities. www.rightfullives.org.uk
@gigbuddies.bsky.social
A small but mighty charity calling for active social lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Home of #GigBuddies, Nesta New Radical, the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, and the #NoBedtimes #OurRightToParty campaigns.
@nihr.bsky.social
National Institute for Health and Care Research - we fund, enable and deliver world-leading health and social care research that improves people's health and wellbeing, and promotes economic growth. Impact, Innovation, Investment, Inclusion