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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 28/09/2026

Looking for the right words to self-advocate? 💬 We’ve put together a guide of communication templates covering key settings: 🩺 Healthcare 💼 Workplace 📚 Education ⚖️ Legal settings 🤝 Community spaces 🌐 Online advocacy 📄 Download the full document here: UMB-ND.org/COMSCR Alt text embedded.

An illustration of a woman in a yellow shirt and polka-dot headband with speech bubbles showing example self-advocacy scripts: "Before we get started, I process information better when things are written down or repeated," and "If you're giving me instructions, a follow-up message or printed summary would help me follow through." A small green arrow points to the right in the bottom corner.

A hand holding a white card displaying bulleted communication points: "I cannot speak right now," "I am not in danger," "Please give me quiet and time," and "I will communicate in writing when I am able." A small green arrow points to the right in the bottom corner.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 23/09/2026

Trolls hit hard. This book hits back. The Neurodivergents' Self-Advocacy Survival Guide identifies trolls demanding tolls and provides clear pathways around them. Plus free digital resources. UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/SASG If cost is a barrier, email us. #Advocacy #UmbrellaOpensDoors #Trolls

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 21/09/2026

"I need bright light to feel alert." "Bright light is painful for me." Both are true experiences. How about you? Are you light-seeking, light-avoiding, or somewhere in between? #BothAreValid #VisualProcessing #NeurodivergentAdvocacy

Illustrated graphic stating that both needing bright light and finding bright light painful are valid nervous-system responses, with two people beneath contrasting thought bubbles.

Transcribed Text:
Both are valid
Responses
from a nervous system.
@UmbrellaOpensDoors
I need bright light to feel alert.
Bright light is painful for me.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 11/09/2026

An AI "doctor" video about chronic stress is going viral, but the medical system keeps using "stress" to dismiss real symptoms and ignore sensory load. We need regulation without erasure. Read AJ Locashio's latest deep-dive on holding both truths: 🔗 umb-nd.org/rwe #Stress #ChronicStress

Infographic titled “Stress” comparing stress from inside the body and from the environment, including causes and helpful strategies.

Transcribed Text:

UND

Stress

From Inside the Body

From the Environment

What is it?

Your nervous system's alarm is stuck in emergency mode.

Your brain is reacting to real pressure in your everyday surroundings.

Why does it happen?

Your brain and body get stuck in a loop of sending stress signals back and forth.

Loud noises, bright lights, trying to hide your natural self to fit in, or dealing with too many demands.

What helps?

Calm-down tools like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, and nervous system support.

Changing your surroundings, lowering noise or lights, taking breaks, and asking for support.

Graphic titled “Stress” explaining the overlap between external stressors and internal anxiety, illustrated with a surprised woman and an information panel.

Transcribed Text:

UND

Stress

The Overlap Zone
Both at the same time

• Many people experience both types of stressors together.

• Too much noise or light can make anxiety from inside the body worse.

• At the same time, feeling anxious makes it harder to deal with loud or busy places.

Read article @ umb-nd.org/rwe

Graphic titled “Rethinking Chronic Stress” with three speech bubbles describing physical stressors, coping tools, and the validity of symptoms.

Transcribed Text:

Rethinking Chronic Stress

Read article @ umb-nd.org/rwe

Listen to the Signal: Sensory overload, masking, and unsustainable demands are real physical stressors—not imaginary worries.

Tools vs. Systems: Breathing exercises soothe an alert in the moment. Changing your environment and removing demands fix the source.

Don't Settle for Dismissal: Your symptoms are real, whether they stem from an anxious nervous system, environmental strain, or an unaddressed physical condition.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 08/09/2026

"I dare somebody to call a kid at risk." Cendie Stanford, ACEs Matter, on The WorkEnd. A kid is at risk without a mentally healthy adult nearby, not because of income or address. Chronic stress reshapes the brain. That's why CPTSD is neurodivergence. ow.ly/oHHf50ZKNxP #ACEs #CPTSD

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 07/09/2026

Same nervous system. Some days quiet works. Other days you need it loud. Both are you. Curious what your own pattern looks like? SensoryChecklist.org #Both #UmbrellaOpensDoors

Graphic reading “Same Nervous System, Different responses,” with a cartoon woman and thought bubbles about sometimes needing noise-cancelling headphones and sometimes enjoying noise.

Transcribed Text:
Same
Nervous System
Different responses.
@UmbrellaOpensDoors
Sometimes, I need noise cancelling headphones.
Other times, I love the noise.
SensoryChecklist.org

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 03/09/2026

🎒 Looking to build or grow a neurodivergent student group this year? Check out this excellent guide by Miriam Edelman packed with meaningful activity ideas: 👉 medium.com/umbrellaopensdoors/poten… #Community

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 02/09/2026

🧠 To disclose neurodivergence or not? It's deeply personal and context-dependent. Whether in the workplace, college, or relationships, you control your story. Weigh your safety and needs with these free Umbrella ND tools: 📘 Guide: umb-nd.org/sidg 📝 Worksheet: umb-nd.org/sidw #Neurodiversity

A woman with brown skin wearing a blue hijab looks thoughtful. Speech bubbles say, I am neurodivergent. Who can I tell? How do I decide?

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 31/08/2026

Silence helps some brains focus. Noise helps others. Neither is wrong. And it can be fluid, too. In one context you may need one while another context requires something else. Alt Text Embedded #SensoryProcessing #UmbrellaOpensDoors

A split image showing a woman in a red beret and a man in a blue suit. The text discusses different ways to focus in one's environment.

Transcribed Text:
Both are valid ways to
Focus
in your environment.
@UmbrellaOpensDoors
To focus, I need steady noise
like a fan.
To focus, I need room audio and
movement.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 27/08/2026

As Jessica says, "Curiosity > (greater than) Judgment" Being curious about possibilities helps us progress in ways that support our needs! We can't wait to hear your ideas!

Image 5 of 6. A graphic featuring a black background with a white speech bubble containing the text “Curiosity > Judgment.” Colorful dotted circles in green, yellow, and blue surround the bubble. It is tagged @UmbrellaOpensDoors. A green arrow signals to scroll for next image in the series.

Image 6 of 6. An illustration of Jessica Jahns with colorful hair and glasses smiles and holds a saxophone, surrounded by musical notes. A speech bubble states, “Find us at UmbrellaOpensDoors.org” along with the social media handle @UmbrellaOpensDoors.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 27/08/2026

⚡At Umbrella ND, we are done passively waiting for the world to catch up with what we know and what we need. ❗What is one "rule" you think needs to be changed to make the world more neuroinclusive? 👇Drop it in the comments! UmbrellaOpensDoors.org 1 of 2 continues in comments

Image 1 of 6. An illustration of Jessica Jahns with colorful hair and glasses smiles and holds a saxophone, surrounded by musical notes. Above them, a speech bubble reads, "We GET TO change the rules!" with the tag underneath @UmbrellaOpensDoors, set against a black background. A green arrow signals to scroll for next image in the series.

Image 2 of 6. A comic-style speech bubble on a dark background containing text that reads: neurodivergent-led,
intersectional community,
access to free or low-cost, evidence-based, and community-created resources. It is accompanied by colorful circular shapes and an umbrella icon. It is tagged with @UmbrellaOpensDoors. A green arrow signals to scroll for next image in the series.

Image 3 of 6. A comic-style speech bubble on a black background contains text that reads: real well-being,
self-advocacy support,
every neurodivergent person has the opportunity to thrive. Colorful circular shapes and a tag: @UmbrellaOpensDoors. A green arrow signals to scroll for next image in the series.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 26/08/2026

Real advocacy and Community voices. That's what we built the Self-Advocacy Survival Guide series to do. Includes free downloadable resources. Grab your copy (Print or PDF): UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/SASG If cost is a barrier, let us know. Info@UmbrellaOpensDoors.org #Neurodivergent

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 25/08/2026

Headphones aren't one-size-fits-all. Some block the world out. Some let more of it in. And, as always, context matters! What are some ways that you respond to sound in your environment(s)? #BothAreValid #AuditoryProcessing Alt Text embedded.

Illustration of two women, one with pink hair using earbuds and another with blue hair using headphones. Text reads, "Both are valid ways to Respond to your environment."

Transcribed Text:
Both are valid ways to
Respond
to your environment.
@UmbrellaOpensDoors
I use earbuds
to block
the world out.
I use headphones
to bring
the world in.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 20/08/2026

Our August newsletter is live. Today is the last day to comment on the IACC Strategic Plan, plus Find Your Voice, our ADA webinar with Addie Ray, and Regulation Revolution (Sept 9). Read it here: umbrellaopensdoors.org/under-the-umbrella-nd-august-2026-newsletter

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 20/08/2026

A nervous system can genuinely register a hallway of chatter as painful and become dysregulated. Or it can crave rhythmic noise to stay regulated. How do different sounds affect you? #NeurodivergentAdvocacy #UmbrellaOpensDoors #AuditoryProcessing #Sound

Two women express different needs for regulating their nervous systems: one needs quiet while the other needs sound. The left woman reads a book, and the right woman listens to music with headphones.

Transcribed Text:
Both are valid ways to
Regulate
a nervous system.
@UmbrellaOpensDoors
Sometimes, I need quiet.
Mostly, I need sound.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 16/08/2026

This week's free resource: Intersection Mapping Template. A visual tool for mapping how your identities intersect and what that means for your advocacy. Get it here, always free: UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/Resources #NeurodivergentAdvocacy #UmbrellaNDOpensDoors

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 13/08/2026

Advocate for change or live your life. You don't have to choose. Both/and means you can do both. Neither cancels the other out. PB&J, not PB or J. Source: Self-Advocacy Survival Guide, Umbrella ND (2026) umbrellaopensdoors.org/SASG #NeurodivergentAdvocacy

A hand holds a colorful printed page with text and a cartoon illustration of three slices of bread against a dark background. The left slice is covered in peanut butter, the right slice is covered in jelly. The middle slice, standing out front has both peanut butter and jelly. The text discusses community-supported self-advocacy and anti-binary thinking.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 28/06/2026

New blog post! Check out these fun necklaces for fun, fidgety needs!

A blog post announcement graphic featuring the title "New Blog Post" in green, by Miriam Edelman. Two speech bubbles discuss the fun and sensory-friendly nature of bendable necklaces, accompanied by a blue megaphone graphic on a black background.

Transcribed Text:

New Blog Post
by Miriam Edelman

Bendable necklaces can be fun, fashionable, conversation-starter, fidget items.

Wear them, and begin new sensory-friendly adventures.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 12/05/2026

"If advocacy feels impossible, it’s because the systems weren't designed for us." ☂️ The ND Self-Advocacy Survival Guide (SASG) is here! 📖 Pre-order the full-color print book and get the PDF free: umbrellaopensdoors.org/sasg

Promotional image for "The Neurodivergents’ Self-Advocacy Survival Guide," featuring a book cover with a comic-style illustration and pre-order information.
Transcribed Text:
Pre-order your full-color copy today! (& get the PDF version for free!) UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/SASG The Neurodivergents’ Self-Advocacy Survival Guide Book 1: Foundations.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 27/04/2026

#AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 27 Spotlight on AutismCrisisSupport.com They have resources for Autistics and those who care for them. Check out the "Reasons for Living" tool and others you find on the site. Autistic Advocacy Month gold, orange, and red infinity fist logo created by Heli-OS.art

A promotional graphic with text about a resource called "Reasons for Living" for autistic adults, next to a photograph of a woman in a wheat field.
Text:
“Free Resource Reasons for Living
“This resource can be used as a guide in writing a list of reasons to live. The list can be written by an autistic adult with or without support. The resource explains how to use the list, how it can be supportive to have a list of reasons to live, and suggestions on when to use it.”
AutismCrisisSupport.com

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 26/04/2026

Day 26 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth 🎵 Spotlight: Music for Autism , sensory-friendly concerts where Autistic people can experience music on their own terms. MusicForAutism.org What's your favorite music? Autistic Advocacy Month logo created by HELI-OS ☀️

Image with text about Autistic Advocacy Month and a quote about the impact of music.
Transcribed Text:
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth
Day 26
“Music is a mystery. When you are sad it makes you happy and when you are happy it makes you dance.”
student after a Music for Autism concert
MusicForAutism.org

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 25/04/2026

Hearing other people's stories is powerful. Sharing yours is, too! Podcasts are a great way to do both What's your favorite? #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 23/04/2026

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) created a plain language guide: autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/upl… You can also watch policy expert, Miriam Edelman discuss the ADA and employment. youtu.be/xQ6eVJ5ryB8?si=m0MX8wW6ZvU…

Promotional image for ASAN's guide with text and graphics highlighting Autistic community resources and advocacy.

Transcribed Text:

Autistic community resource
ASAN AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK
A Self-Advocate’s Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act
#AutisticAdvocacyMonth
Day 20

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 21/04/2026

Employment advocacy starts with knowing what exists and evaluating it critically. HireAutism.org offers a free job board, resume guides, interview prep, and mentoring for Autistic job seekers. Check it out using our Evaluating Orgs Checklist while you're at it: umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources/

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 19/04/2026

"...everyone deserves safety, nutrition, housing, health care, self-determination, autonomy, community, support, access, and wellness." ~ Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown Really, what more needs to be said? #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 18

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 18/04/2026

Capacibility is understanding what you can do (ability) AND what conditions make it possible (capacity). Free tools, no signup: umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources Video overview: youtu.be/_LrWBd_RKpg #NeurodivergentAdvocacy #DisabilityJustice #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day17

Pop art style image with a woman in red, a speech bubble, and text about a new free resource from UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org.

Transcribed Text:

UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org/resources
New Free Resource
The gap between ability and capacity can be vast.
umbrella ND

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 15/04/2026

Day 15 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Let's talk about #AutisticSafety. Some tools can all help Autistic people communicate with first responders. 📖 AANE's full resource: aane.org/autism-info-faqs/library/s… What safety tools help you?

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 14/04/2026

That voice that says "i'm not the right kind of person to advocate for this" We built something to shut it down The Advocacy Strengths Assessment is free, fillable, and built around one idea: you already have what it takes 🔗 UmbrellaOpensDoors.org/Resources #AutisticAdvocacyMonth

Comic book-style promotional graphic for the Advocacy Strengths Assessment, published by Brainbow Media, an Umbrella ND project.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 11/04/2026

Day 11 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth: self-care share day. Miriam Edelman wrote it best — "The world should listen / to Autistic people, the / experts on themselves." Share something you've created. All forms welcome. Full haiku set: medium.com/umbrellaopensdoors/haiku…

Hand holding a pencil writing a quote about listening to autistic people as experts, with #AutisticAdvocacyMonth Day 11 below.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 09/04/2026

Day 9 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth and we're talking comfort clothing. 🧡 Sharing about our favorite things is a great way to regulate our nervous systems! So tell us: what's your go-to comfort clothing item? Drop it in the comments. 👇 #SelfCareShare

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 08/04/2026

Day 7 of #AutisticAdvocacyMonth 🧡 New resource: Evaluating Neurodivergent Support Organizations Checklist — a practical tool to assess whether orgs truly center Autistic people. Check it out → umbrellaopensdoors.org/resources/ Logo by @heli-os.art #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #AutisticLed

The image is a stylized promotional graphic featuring vibrant colors and various design elements. In the center is a large white speech bubble against a teal background, containing the text "Evaluating Organizations Checklist." Above the speech bubble is a red sticky note with curled edges displaying the words "New Resource" and three bold, black arrows pointing downward. To the upper right, an orange arrow adorned with yellow dots points toward a symbol of a raised fist with an infinity loop. At the bottom left, a yellow and white megaphone is illustrated with emanating lines, suggesting sound. On the bottom right is a stylized depiction of a person with pink hair, wearing a black hat and green jacket, in a pop-art style. The website "AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com" is printed at the bottom of the speech bubble.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 05/04/2026

Post 1: Day 5 of Autistic Advocacy Month. Sundays are for community care — the real kind. Not what gets sold to you. The kind where we show up for each other. #AutisticAdvocacyMonth logo created by @heli-os.art #CommunityCare

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 16/12/2025

Hey Autistics - Why is Autistic Advocacy important? Comment to let us know why it matters to you. Want to support the Autistic Advocates United Movement? Donate today - umbrellaopensdoors.org/donate #Autistic #Advocacy #SelfAdvocacy #UmbrellaOpensDoors #DoItTogether

The image features a collage-style composition centered around the theme of autistic advocacy. A hand holds a newspaper titled “DAILY NEWS” with the headline "Autistic Advocacy Matters" Below the newspaper, an orange rectangle contains handwritten text asking, "Why is it important to you?" The collage includes graphic elements like arrows and additional hand images pointing towards the center, enhancing the depth and directing attention towards the question.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 09/12/2025

Prevention over drama Sustainability over personality Substance over noise. (And yes, we're aware of the irony of this graphic.) Learn more: medium.com/@UmbrellaOpensDoors/stop…

A white comic style Speech bubble on a black background holds bold black text, We're not here to generate viral content or dramatic social media posts. Beneath is Green text: Stop Rewarding Bad Leaders. Beneath this line is more text in white: How an Autistic-Led Organization is Choosing a Different Path.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 05/12/2025

Holiday tips for Autistics and caregivers—from boundary-setting to sensory accommodations. This week's Community Resource Spotlight amplifies community wisdom. medium.com/@UmbrellaOpensDoors/comm… #Autistic #TodaysAutisticMoment

A Black family of four in matching outfits stands by a decorated fireplace; promotional text for autism holiday guidance overlays.

Transcribed Text:

Community Resource

Autistics and The Holidays 2025 practical guidance for Autistics and their community members for supportive holiday experiences

Brainbow Media

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 04/12/2025

Giving Tuesday may be over, but it's never too late to open doors for neurodivergent belonging. Join us in making a difference in the lives of neurodivergent adults. See comment for how your $$$ supports the community. Give today and double your impact: umbrellaopensdoors.org/donate

Promotional graphic with text "Match Still Available" and "Get your donation doubled!" and a popart style illustration of a man excitedly pointing to a cartoon burst.

Transcribed Text:
UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org/donate
Match Still Available
Get your donation doubled!
umbrella ND

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 02/12/2025

There’s still time to make an impact before Giving Tuesday ends. Your gift can still be doubled up to our $2,750 match. Your support tonight strengthens community and opens doors for neurodivergent belonging. Give before midnight to have your gift matched: umbrellaopensdoors.org/donate

Cartoon characters promoting a donation match for Giving Tuesday with a website link.

Transcribed Text:

GIVING TUESDAY Final hours
Get your donation matched. $2750 match available! UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org/donate

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 02/12/2025

With a $2,750 Giving Tuesday match, your gift goes twice as far, up to the match limit. Help us reach our $7,500 goal by midnight and open doors for neurodivergent belonging. Give now to double your impact: umbrellaopensdoors.org/donate #Autistic #Community #Belonging #GivingTuesday

Giving Tuesday promotional graphic with a saxophonist and colorful text about being a musician, leader, and autistic.

Transcribed Text:

GIVING TUESDAY
Your Gift Matters
$2,750 match available!
Jessica Jahns Co-founder
I am a musician.
I am a leader.
I am Autistic.
umbrella ND

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 01/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow! We're celebrating intersectionality in neurodivergent lives with a $2,750 match. Goal: $7,500 for neurodivergent belonging. Give now or tomorrow: UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org/Donate Alt text embedded. #GivingTuesday #Neurodiversity #AutisticAndProud #UmbrellaOpensDoors

The image is a colorful, comic-style graphic. At the top, large bold text says 12 hours until Giving Tuesday against a black background. Below this, the words "Giving Tuesday" and the date "December 2, 2025" are displayed.

At the bottom, there are illustrated faces of six diverse people, showcasing various skin tones and expressions.

Transcribed Text:
12 hours until Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025
Double your impact.
$2,750 match available!
$7,500 goal

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 26/11/2025

#GivingTuesday is coming! December 2, 2025. We've secured a $2,750 Match! for donations! This year, Umbrella ND focuses on the many different intersections within our #Autistic Community. Join us in celebrating our (neuro)diversity. Get matched early today at UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org/donate

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 17/11/2025

🌈 Holistic & Neuro-Affirming Care for Men 🌈 Join us for an essential conversation about neurodivergent men's health equity! 📅 Wednesday, November 19 ⏰ 3pm ET | 2pm CT | 12pm PT 💻 FREE Online Event Featured Panelists: - Michael Asaku-Yeboah - Mark Travis Rivera - Max Malmud bit.ly/UNDMen

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 03/11/2025

Real stories about the autistic youth experience: misunderstanding, invalidation, overstimulation, stress, rejection & humiliation. Important read by Miriam Edelman: medium.com/@UmbrellaOpensDoors/real…

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 30/10/2025

🌈 New newsletter from Umbrella ND! Stay connected to our neurodivergent-led community: programs, events, advocacy updates, wellness tips, resources & ways to get involved. We GET TO Change the Rules. Join us: umbrellaopensdoors.org/join

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 24/10/2025

🌈 THIS SATURDAY: ND Women's Health Equity Panel Oct 25 at 2pm ET/1pm CT/11am PT Attend online free or 💚 Donate to pay our ND panelists! Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nd-womens-heal…

Promotional graphic for "ND Women's Health Equity" event with speaker images and event details.

Transcribed Text:
Brainbow Media presents
ND Women's Health Equity Transforming Lives Through Holistic Care Awareness
LIVE STREAM
Saturday, October 25 - 2 pm ET | 1 pm CT | 11 am PT
Kate Paullin
Michelle Cromwell
Geillan Aly
Register Now!
UmbrellaOpensDoors.Org

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 23/10/2025

🌈 Join us for 3 game-changing events! 🧠 Oct 23: Menopause & Neurodivergence—practical tools that work 💜 Oct 25: ND Women's Health Equity—transforming care 💙 Nov 19: Holistic Care for ND Men—breaking barriers bit.ly/openumbrella #Neurodivergent #HealthEquity #Menopause #Wellness

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 22/10/2025

Neurodivergence includes menopause. 🧠💫 Your ND brain + hormonal chaos = everything feels...UGH! Gwen Brehm shares 5 methods that actually work for neurodivergent brains navigating menopause. Real tools. No fluff. bit.ly/ndmenopause #Neurodivergence #Menopause

Promotional image for a webinar about neurodivergence and menopause on October 23rd.

Transcribed Text:
Brainbow Media An Umbrella ND Project presents
Neurodivergence Includes Menopause
5 KIND Methods for Managing Change
Webinar
Thursday, October 23rd
12pm ET | 11am CT | 9am PT
REGISTER NOW
bit.ly/ndmenopause
presented by Gwen Brehm, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 19/10/2025

🎨 Design history. Honor legacy. Jamie Lee Henderson was a late-identified Autistic advocate. Her memory ensures our logo designer receives $325. All Autistic designers welcome. Community votes. Deadline: Nov 10. AutisticAdvocacyMonth.com/logo #AutisticAdvocacyMonth #April2026

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 25/06/2025

Neuro-affirming Mental Health Care Panel 📅 Fri 6/27 | 12pm ET/11am CT/9am PT 🎟️ Free registration Sydney helps organizations eliminate barriers & create genuinely inclusive environments using intersectional, human-centered approaches 💜 Join us! Link in comments 👇 #HealthEquity #Intersectionality

Professional photo of Sydney Elaine Butler, a person with light brown skin wearing a colorful floral top, speaking at a podium with HR Awards 2023 signage. The promotional graphic includes event details for a June 27, 2025 panel discussion on neuro-affirming mental health care, with Sydney's message about breaking down barriers in mental health for neurodivergent people displayed in a speech bubble.

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 25/06/2025

Jan: Plane crash → blamed on disabled people Mar: Special Ed transferred to HHS Apr: "Autism registry" proposed May: APA condemns attacks Families avoiding diagnoses. Adults hiding their identity. Ben VanHook's powerful piece shows how we got here + how to help: Link in comments.

Alt-text:

Illustration of an airplane crashing over an open book with text about supporting neurodivergent people.

Transcribed Text:

NEW BLOG POST
From Plane Crashes to Autism Registries
“Your neurodivergent loved ones need community compassion now more than ever. They are hurting. They are scared. They feel as if they are refugees in their own country.”
by Ben VanHook

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Umbrella ND @umbrellaopensdoors.org · 25/06/2025

🧠✨ Meet panelist MelodyMejeh - Founder & CEO of KindPath Health As a neurodivergent adult, she saw traditional mental health apps failing ND adults & built something better 💜 Neuro-affirming Mental Health Care Panel 📅 Fri 6/27 | 12pm ET/11am CT/9am PT Join us! 🧵👇 #NeuroAffirming #HealthEquity

Promotional image for a live panel on "Neuro-affirming Mental Health Care" by Brainbow Media with panelist Melody Mejeh, a Black woman with long dark hair wearing a red sweater, smiling warmly at the camera.

Transcribed Text:

Brainbow Media presents

Neuro-affirming Mental Health Care

Live Panel June 27, 2025

We can build better tools that truly understand & support the way neurodivergent people move through the world.

Panelist: Melody Mejeh

Visionary ND Advocate, Founder, & CEO of KindPath Health

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