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Ranto

@rantogethernow.bsky.social
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#ND, parent of NDs. #EDS #MCAS #POTs, #Dysautonomia etc. Arts nature animals politics news. I'd be delighted if you use AltText (and more likely to repost...). Probably the wrong temperature.

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This week’s gigs #comedy #poetry #books #bookshop www.robinince.com
THIS WEEK'S GIGS
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BOOKISH, CRICKHOWELL
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STORYVILLE, PONTYPRIDD
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QUINNS, MARKET HARBOROUCH
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DROP CITY, STOKE ON TRENT
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THE SPEAKEASY, LINCOLM
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CHIPPENHAM PRIDE
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WATERSTONES, CHIPPENHAM 11am
& & robin.ince
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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 661: If you’ve decided to donate your services for free (eg: to a charity, or a cause you support), consider doing this. Send them a voided invoice showing your usual fee. That way, you’re donating to the cause, not giving out the message that your time is worthless.
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Disability News Service @johnpring.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
DWP secretly exposes 150,000 PIP claimants to new assessment system that is ‘recipe for disaster’ #DWP #PIP www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-secretly...
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DWP secretly exposes 150,000 PIP claimants to new assessment system that is ‘recipe for disaster’
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is secretly testing sweeping new rules – described as a “recipe for disaster” – on disability benefit assessments, which will reduce the influence of heal…
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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Hi, not sold anything for a wee while, these pieces of original art are still available and I think they’re good and thought someone might want them. Though you know. Who knows? Thank you all for being supportive www.chloecumming.com
Milky the dog, lurcher dog drawing in black and white pastel pencil on grey paper Rearing tiny horse on white paper, graphite Front bit of a green grasshopper, layered marks Pink monkey in a black background all soft and sweet and nice and textures
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N.R. Lines⁷ (she/her) @nrlines.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Boosting for Lev because credit card debt sucks and Lev had no choice back when 2023 happened (read Lev's quoted thread for the details).
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Doodlecats @doodlecats.com · 08/05/2026
That's a lot of coasters!! We have a great selection for you to choose from :D www.doodlecatsshop.co.uk/coasters/
17 different coasters with colourful cartoon cat designs
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Doodlecats @doodlecats.com · 20/04/2026
Key rings! We have all sorts of cool cats to attach to your keys :D. www.doodlecatsshop.co.uk/key-rings/
six key rings with cartoon cats on. one says Save a life, adopt a cat, with a cat in a box. some are cats with books. one says I love all the cats in the world
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Rieve Alavaix @rieve.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
My friend Matthew will be needing additional surgery. Anything you can give to help with medical costs and costs of living will be appreciated. They have given tirelessly of themself to save disabled people like me. Even just sharing this will help slow them that same love and support in return.
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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Do you need to brush up on your referencing skills?❓ This pathway from Being Digital will help you learn how to reference books, ejournals, module materials and websites with confidence 👉 ow.ly/uSJs50YAwkx #BeingDigital
Image contains a quote from an OU student which reads: "It explains and demonstrates the
correct way of citing books and the activity at the end was just right to test knowledge".
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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 10/04/2026
Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs If, and only if, it would NOT at all be a financial hardship, and you find what I do valuable ⤵️ www.gofundme.com/f/help-matth...
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Donate to Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs, organized by Matthew Cortland
I'm writing this from a hospital bed at Tufts Medical Center, where I had … Matthew Cortland needs your support for Help Matthew Cover Emergency Surgery Costs
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Dr. Paula Bruno, Ph.D., L.Ac. @2heartswellness.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Recognize any of these comorbid conditions? #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #EDS #hEDS #MCAS #HolisticHealth #Acupuncture #TuiNa #LifestyleSupport 💕 #Wellness
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Prevalence of various comorbidities in a cohort of individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Journal of Rare Diseases
Journal of Rare Diseases - Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder primarily known to cause abnormalities in the joints and skin. A variety of conditions...
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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This little medley of Funny Poems has just reached 70k views. | Kids Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen youtu.be/i2z_4Be6lCI?... via @YouTube
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Michael Rosen Funny Poems | Kids Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen
YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Having a little lull so not very confident about these posts buuuuuut I think my art is good and maybe someone would like to buy it/support its continuation. There’s hopefully something good about that. www.chloecumming.com
Textural leisure hare, green yellow red Toilet with shimmering wibbles, soft textures Horse all bent round, white horse in oil pastels green blue background Dove flapping near a hospital sign
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
London show has just gone on sale - stories, poetry and music www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...
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Robin Ince: Let the Quiet Ones Rise Launch • Comedy • Kings Place
To celebrate the paperback launch of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal and his new poetry colletion, Robin Ince returns to Kings Place with a show about standing up and standing out.
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NORTHERN RESIDENT ARTIST @northresidentart.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The Grapes, Liverpool Retweets/Sharing appreciated 6th pub painted out of painting every Liverpool pub #Liverpoolpubs #Liverpool #ScousePubs
Pub
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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Many coloured fruit dove (approx)
A colourful dove ink drawing kind of kooky and pink and yellow and green
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Ranto @rantogethernow.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Looking for more folks from disabled communities. Missing you! Is there anything like #NEISVoid here? My stuff mainly #EDS #HEDS #POTS #MCAS and various Neurodivergence. I have a good few from 'the old days' but would love to meet new folks and old friends. I miss sending out random questions!
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Ranto @rantogethernow.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Looking for #MCAS folks here! I want to slowly try some food reintroductions. Years ago when I went low histamine there were big lists of low medium high histamine foods, histamine liberators etc. Seems I need a new list as understanding has changed, but I'm only finding short key exclusions. Help!!
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Plese repost & share! *THE OPEN ACCESS COMPANION TO THE CANTERBURY TALES*, a free, scholar-produced onlyne resource for teachinge and learninge *The Canterbury Tales* at the universitye level: opencanterburytales.lsusites.org
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The Open Access Companion to the Canterbury Tales – The new way to learn about old books
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NORTHERN RESIDENT ARTIST @northresidentart.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The Vines Liverpool #LiverpoolPubs #Liverpool Reposts appreciated
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Penny Pepper @penpep.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Fancy new stories, fresh perspectives rarely heard in fiction? It’s #WorldBookDay so going all out with a cheeky please to say support this #DisabledAuthor -and the many of us working to get the untold stories out there. Google me and see :) #WriterLife #DisabilityRepresentation #ThoughtfulThursday
Penny sits in front of her Living Archive and books for sale, which are on white shelving behind her to the left. The books we can see are Desires Reborn - a pink paperback with white lettering and a faint image of a disabled couple embracing, next to this is the hardback memoir First In The World Somewhere, it is a red cover with bright yellow lettering and white text. In the lower third there is a graphic of lips outlined in black. 
Below this shelf are many files and other books featuring Penny’s work. On top of the shelving there are two vintage suitcases, to the right of the image there’s a framed picture of Penny’s 1989 seven inch single, a black and white chalk effect image of a seated girl. Below this is another framed picture announcing Penny’s Living Archive. In the centre, Penny sits in her wheelchair. She wears glasses,  has red hair, up in a bun and is wearing a headband made of twigs and crystals into the shape of antlers. Penny is wearing a leopard print dress and a cropped, dusky pink cardigan. She is holding a copy of her memoir and smiling. In front of her on a table is an arrangement of her books, flyers and postcards.
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This #buyastrangerabook day offer is still unclaimed! (maybe good for a school?) @eethie.bsky.social will buy someone a copy of any of the books in the Betty Steady series by Nicky Smith-Dale (illus. by Sarah Horne. "Funnier than a tap-dancing chicken!" If you'd like one, get in touch! UK only
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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
If someone bought something that would help in many ways. Buuuut… yes.
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Transport for All @transportforall.org.uk · 02/03/2026
Did you know more people can now get the Disabled Persons Railcard and 1/3 off train fares? Blue Badge holders, Freedom Pass holders and others are now included. More people will be added in September. Check if you qualify: www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk/eligibility-expansion/
Two disabled people on a train station platform next to a train. Both are wheelchair users. They are smiling and talking. The image is in a jagged frame on a bright red textured background. Yellow arrows wrap around the image. Bold black text on yellow tape says: News! Disabled Person's Railcard.
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
The best time to start thinking about and talking about making a website accessible is at the very beginning, before any content or code has been written. But the second best time is right now.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Westway London dusk - back in London on Sunday for afternoon gig in Camden wegottickets.com/f/15896
Dusk on the WestwayDusk also on WestwayAnd near the Westway
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UK National Covid Memorial Wall @covidmemorialwall.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
If your loved one died from covid-19 in the UK and you would like their photo included in our display on the Wall on Sunday March 29th (5th anniversary of the Wall), please send it to us by this Friday February 27th. We automatically display photos sent previously; no need to resubmit. ❤️
A group of volunteers walk along the wall on which are displayed photos of lost loved ones.
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Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Sitting behind an @anthonynolan.bsky.social volunteer courier on flight from Berlin to London - he's 70 and this is 135th trip ferrying stem cells around Europe! Saving lives one flight at a time - very inspiring www.anthonynolan.org/help-save-a-...
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Volunteer Courier
Do you have lots of time on your hands? Able to keep your cool in potentially stressful situations? See yourself as reliable and timely, with an ability to problem-solve? You could be our next Volunte...
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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
American professors, who wants to come to Oxford for a year or two? Get in quick - deadline soon. www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/vacancy-geor...
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Vacancy - George Eastman Visiting Professorship
Vacancy - George Eastman Visiting Professorship The University invites expressions of interest in the George Eastman Visiting Professorship for the academic years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028, in an area
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FND Portal @fndportal.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Bumping this story again cuz it’s good magazine.hms.harvard.edu/articles/fun...
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Functional Neurological Disorder, Reframed
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Chloe Cumming @chloecumming.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Hoot hoot! I have now added these two interesting owl drawings and this one buttery yellow Take That drawing (inevitably) to these two linked galleries: www.chloecumming.com/birds www.chloecumming.com/almost-drawi... Share and do look if these things appeal or strike you as admirable
Forest owlet drawing, a strange strident intimidating bird rendered with messiness and confidence in oil pastels Moluccan masked owl, a sweet barn owl like owl rendered in messy scratchy green heavy oil pastels Take That on buttery yellow pastel mat, drawing in earth tone red brown pastel pencils. Five 1992 boys introducing 12 year old girls to abs and rave noises and balladry
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Here's another #buyastrangerabook day offer for you. @whyalice24.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a book by either Percival Everett book or Olga Tokarczuk. I've attached a pic of a few titles. If you'd like one, let us know. UK ony
4 books by Percival Everett and 4 books by Olga Tokarczuk.
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
UNCLAIMED OFFER! More #buyastrangerabook day magic. @bookamatic.bsky.social will buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20. Any book at all. So, if there's something in particular you'd like, get in touch! UK only
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Just arrived in BELFAST - off to Botanic gardens and No Alibis - 430am start tomorrow to get to CARDIFF for 2pm show - tickets for CARDIFF HERE gfsboxoffice.com/event.php?id...
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Go Faster Stripe Box Office
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Ranto @rantogethernow.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Hi @metoffice.gov.uk In your new app update can I choose to change the accessibility settings? I'm unable to read white text on a black/grey background for several reasons and I'm struggling to access weather reports and particularly weather warnings. Many thanks
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Doodlecats @doodlecats.com · 12/01/2026
TeeMill - UK based clothing doodlecatsclothing.co.uk Dashery (Teepublic) - World wide clothing and accessories doodlecats.dashery.com Redbubble - World Wide stickers, home goods, clothing. www.redbubble.com/people/doodl...
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Doodlecats
Cute cat themed tees and more
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Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick @mrcwarwick.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
If someone earned 50 shillings a week 100 years ago, was that... good or bad? Our handy guide 'What could you buy with a working class wage?', c.1900s-1920s, may be able to help! Explore examples of weekly budgets, ads for consumer goods and more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
Screen shot of webpage 'What could you buy with a working class wage? Most of the image is taken up with a sepia photograph of two shop workers in aprons standing outside their early 20th century grocers' shop.
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Ranto @rantogethernow.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
For old times sake for those that remember. Also great info on AltText.
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Sadly it is official, my current employment contract finishes at the end of March. It has been a fantastic three years at Migrant Voice. If you, or someone you know, knows of job opportunities for an experienced policy, advocacy and comms person, across multiple sectors, please do let me know.
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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
It's #buyastrangerabook day! @classytart.bsky.social is offering to buy someone a book of their choice, up to £15! Not just the stuff on my website. Any book at all! So if there's a particular book you're after, get in touch. UK only
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Tickets for BODMIN show went on sale yesterday - link here www.ticketsource.co.uk/intobodmin/t...
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"Jo Neary and Robin Ince" at intoBodmin | The Old Library
Tickets are now available for Jo Neary and Robin Ince at intoBodmin | The Old Library, The Old Library on Monday 2nd February 2026 at 7:30PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
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Ranto @rantogethernow.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Dr Alex George: I’m a doctor with ADHD and OCD. Neurodiversity isn’t over-diagnosed www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...
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Access Restricted
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BeeLover @beeloveds.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Love bees? Live in Portland? Come see my gorgeous color notecards for sale next weekend! Free event, kid friendly. At Allgood Brewing Co in Southeast Portland, Oregon. #photography #gifts
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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
My Slimline, Desktop and A4 calendars have been reduced & I'm getting very low of the Double A4 version! 🐦 Help me out, and treat yourself to a year of my birds at the same time! 😁😍 You can buy them here; www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c... ❤️🐦
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Doodlecats @doodlecats.com · 02/01/2026
New year, new lanyard! Hope you like it :D www.doodlecatsshop.co.uk/lanyards/
a black lanyard with coloured circles along the length. in each circle is a little cartoon cat face
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Stickman Communications @stickmancomms.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
As we head towards the new year, I realise that although 2026 will bring it's own challenges (including a house renovation and annex building project), the essential focus will be unchanged: Pacing and self-management. My health issues (PoTS, Hypermobility, neurodivergence etc) -
No for a reason card with plain border and a stickman with hand held weighing scales, that have 'benefits' one side (with a small green bag in) and a much heavier big purple sack in the 'cost' side, also labelled increased symptoms, worsened health, inability to do other tasks. Text: When I say no, it’s because I’ve considered the options and consequences. Please respect my decision. If you don’t understand it, there may be factors you aren’t fully aware of.Small, square, purple book titled "The Pocket Book of Pacing" by Hannah Ensor, Trusted information creator. (c) Stickman Communications 2023recharging card, with a striped border and  an utterly exhausted, cross eyed stickman and text "Sometimes I need to push myself so I can do more, and other times I need to recharge, Right now I need to recharge. Don't worry, I am looking after myself and will be ready to face the world again soon"Green A4 poster titled "Pacing: getting the best out of life with limited energy". full of practical tips for pacing and getting the best out of life.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
I always try to keep ticket price low - I am coming to Falmouth in February - tickets £12 of £10 concs #cornwall #comedy #poetry thepoly.savoysystems.co.uk/ThePoly.dll/...
Me against a wall
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OhTWIST @ohtwist.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Via the @HMSACharity and Ehlers-Danlos Support UK, check out the 2021 #EDSSchoolToolkit for parents and teachers of bendy (hypermobile) students, diagnosed or not: theschooltoolkit.org #EDS #HSD #HMS #JHS #hEDS #hypermobility #autism #ADHD #MCAS #POTS #NEISvoid
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School toolkit for EDS and JHS
A free resource for school staff to help support pupils with joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) or the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS)
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Carl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
I'm always a little uncomfortable promoting my Ko-fi account, but it's really helpful to me & my little business, which has struggled a bit this year. 🙏 So if you've enjoyed my photography this year & would like to 'buy me a coffee', you can here; ko-fi.com/carlbovis 🐦❤️
Blue Tit flying straight at the camera with wings tucked inPuffin with wings stretched forward Song Thrush with a berry in its open beak looking towards the camera
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Stickman Communications @stickmancomms.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
For anyone who struggles with the expectations of extra physical contact at Christmas - all the hugs, kisses, handshakes, pats on the back / head etc -we have a couple of little visual reminders that can be worn or shown, reminding people not to touch you without permission -
Blue button badge with white patch with 2 stickmen - one reaching towards another - who is leaning away in distress - and a red X over the outstretched arm. Text Don't touch me without asking. Thanks.
Card that says "Please don't touch me or stand too close. I can't cope with it right now. Please allow me the personal space I need." With a stickman reaching out towards another stickman - who is backing away. There is a red X over the outstretched arm.
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