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#autismacceptance

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🌟 Introduction Post 🌟

Hi everyone! 👋 I'm Lanie Molinar Carmelo (she/her), and I'm thrilled to join the amazing community here on allovertheplace.ca! Here's a little about me:

🧑‍💻 Who I Am

I'm a #UsabilityTester and an aspiring #AccessibilityConsultant, working to make technology better for everyone, especially those of us with disabilities. I'm most passionate about helping those with multiple disabilities, as it's an area that doesn't get enough attention.

🐾 Meet Squeaker!

I'm also the proud human to my 10-year-old Miniature Pinscher, Squeaker, who is the best little companion anyone could ask for. 🐕💖 He drives me nuts sometimes, but I don't know what I'd do without him. My profile picture features me with Squeaker, and my header shows him wrapped in a blanket with just his adorable face peeking out!

📚 What I’m Studying

I'm currently learning:

  • Digital Accessibility through the BIT Accessibility Analyst Course
  • Literary Braille Proofreading via the NLS
  • Programming on platforms like freeCodeCamp and Codecademy

My goal is to develop accessible apps that empower people with disabilities, contribute to open-source projects that promote inclusion, and just do what I can to make the world more accessible.

💡 What I Do

I run or co-lead several online support groups for people with multiple disabilities. These groups provide safe spaces to connect, share resources, and talk with others who "get it." You can find them here:

  • Facebook: Multiple Disabilities Peer to Peer Support Group
  • Discord/Mailing List: MultAbilities
  • Clubhouse: People with Multiple Disabilities

Right now, my focus is on growing these groups and making connections with others who are passionate about supporting multiply disabled individuals. If you're interested in joining or collaborating, feel free to reach out or check out my website at laniecarmelo.tech, where you'll find links to all the groups!

🎮📖🍴 My Interests

When I’m not advocating or studying, you can find me:

I also love swimming 🏊‍♀️ when my health allows it.

🛠️ My Goals

One day, I hope to found a nonprofit organization to support multiply disabled individuals. The nonprofit would:

  • Provide peer support groups
  • Help fund assistive technology
  • Advocate for education and employment opportunities
  • Collaborate with disability-focused organizations to improve accessibility

For now, I'm focused on running my support groups and building connections that could help make this dream a reality. If you have ideas or resources—or just want to chat—let me know! 🤝

🤝 Let’s Connect!

I’m always happy to chat about:

  • Accessibility in #tech or tech in general
  • Disability advocacy
  • Programming (#HTML, #JavaScript)
  • Braille
  • Books
  • Or just life in general!

Feel free to follow me here or check out my website at laniecarmelo.tech.

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This inspiring shirt features a vibrant puzzle piece light bulb design, symbolizing the brilliance and uniqueness of individuals on the autism spectrum. The uplifting phrase "Let Your Light Shine" serves as a powerful reminder to embrace individuality,
#AutismAwareness #LetYourLightShine #PuzzlePiece #AutismAcceptance #CelebrateDifferences #SupportAutism #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #SpreadAwareness #AutismSupport #AutismAwarenessShirt #KindnessMatters

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This touching unisex shirt features Snoopy in a heartfelt design with the meaningful phrase, "I Am His Voice, He Is My Heart." It’s a tribute to the deep bond shared between advocates and individuals with autism, highlighting the importance of love, understanding, and support.
#AutismAwareness #IamHisVoice #HeIsMyHeart #SnoopyFans #AutismAcceptance #SupportAutism #CelebrateDifferences #Neurodiversity #SpreadLove #AutismSupport

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I wrote the following note substack.com/profile/85637482-

In reply to: The Paywalls of Mental Health

I use it to discuss a flawed critique I've seen online of the assessment services from Embrace Autism.

The critique is focused on the fact the service doesn't involve a large expensive team of MD's spending a huge amount of in-person time. That's a financial barrier that only a tiny number of people could pass.

#ActuallyAutistic #EmbraceAutism
#AutismAcceptance #AutismFriendly
@actuallyautistic

A 'coffee table comic book' for houses with Autistic people and their loves ones.

While there are recurring characters you will learn to recognize, each page is a small strip that can be read and thought about independently. Each strip is a conversation starter to learn about the Autistic person in your life, and how they relate (or possibly don’t relate) to the specific experience in the strip.

goodreads.com/review/show/7070

#ActuallyAutistc @actuallyautistic