activism, autism, language, queerness, trans

How do you symbolize intimacy? For many AAC programs, not particularly well.

Content Note: mentions of sex, genitalia, abuse, assault, violence against disabled people, infantilization of disabled people, removal of autonomy. Also, this post is over 5,000 words long.

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activism, autism

Medical Autonomy, Social Determination, and Self-Advocacy

Content notice: institutionalization, deprival of rights, psychiatric violence, sexual harassment/assault, medical malpractice, involuntary treatment, guardianship, functioning labels, and a description of lobotomy.

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