#SelfAdvocacy is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 22 people shared 29 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is down 14% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 22 with 3 posts.

Posts with #SelfAdvocacy

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism

@thinkingautism.com

almost 2 years ago

"When people generally said to be incapable of communication find ways of making clear what they do and don’t want through means other than words, this is self-advocacy." Mel Baggs, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2…. #neurodiversity #SelfAdvocacy

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White text on the top left reads,

“When people generally said to be incapable of communication find ways of making clear what they do and don’t want through means other than words, this is self-advocacy.”

White text on the right reads, "Mel Baggs"

then red text reads, "tinyurl.com/MelBaggsSelfAdvocacy"

then white text reads, "@ThinkingAutism"

At the bottom is a black-and-white photo of a person holding their hands in front of their face in a position of “back off”

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A Chronic Voice

@achronicvoice.com

4 days ago

"There’s a version of #SelfAdvocacy that gets held up as the goal..articulate, unshaken..That version is exhausting to sustain & it isn’t..the pt. The pt is getting what u need out of the appt without spending resources u dont have to spare.": buff.ly/gnRpBGU by @thethrivingspoonie.com #ChronicPain

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Chronic Illness Appointments: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Burning Out

Advocating for yourself at appointments takes more out of you than it looks like from the outside. Here's how to prepare, speak up, and recover without spending every ounce of energy you have.

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Kaz_the_Kumquat

@odragonku.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

I left and I learned, Now I return with a truth, The past cannot sway. 🪃🛡️ #ThreeLines #SelfAdvocacy #MentalHealthAtWork #KnowYourWorth #Resilience #SettingBoundaries

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@NoraRivers.bsky.social

@norariversbskysoc.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

I have never been this open about my disability; but I feel like it is time to leave it all out there on the field. Maybe I can advocate for someone who lost their ability to speak due to a TBI or another condition💛✨️ #ItsNowOrNever #SelfAdvocacy

@NoraRivers.bsky.social @norariversbskysoc.bsky.social

Faces of Medicaid" #Kansas #MedicaidKeepsMeAlive #BrainInjurySurvivor #TraumaticBrainInjury #TBI #Aphasia #Depression #Anxiety #Imbalance #MemoryProblems #CognitiveChallenges #Disabled #DontJudgeMe #ShareYourStory #WeWontGetOverLosing

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Michel Abstracto

@abstracto.bsky.social

6 months ago

Nobody knows YOU better than YOU. That makes you the expert in yourself. All suggestions that affect your body should be a collaboration with YOU. No exceptions! #mentalillness #harmreductionworks #webcomics #comicstrips #borderlinenerdy #comicoop #psychmeds #selfadvocacy #autonomy #sliceoflife

Cartoon strip of me talking to a psychiatrist who is refusing to discuss other medicine options than the one he wants to give me. I advocate for myself by explaining to him that I am the expert of myself and insist that he collaborate with me about my needs.

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A Chronic Voice

@achronicvoice.com

over 1 year ago

“Take a friend or family member with you if it makes you feel more comfortable. They can act as #MoralSupport and a second pair of ears": buff.ly/2CKFpgJ by @lowhistamine.bsky.social #SelfAdvocacy #spoonies #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness

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How to Advocate for Yourself When you Live with Chronic Illness - Through The Fibro Fog

This post on how to advocate for yourself when you live with chronic illness gives my tips for managing medical appointments to improve your healthcare.

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A Chronic Voice

@achronicvoice.com

7 months ago

"As a young #woman, I remember carrying this sense of guilt, as if I were being too difficult with #doctors. Looking back, the only thing I would change is not being loud enough.": buff.ly/BvyMLKp via cbc #SelfAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #disabled

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FIRST PERSON | When I was in severe pain, I was told over and over again by doctors: 'It's just your anxiety' | CBC News

In 2017, Macenzie Rebelo had severe chest pain, rashes and body aches. The persistent jabbing of needles and medical tests was less distressing for her than having health-care professionals attribute...

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A Chronic Voice

@achronicvoice.com

6 months ago

"Their #activism wasn’t always loud or dramatic. Sometimes it looked like endless meetings with lawmakers..And sometimes, it was simply showing up, even when every system was designed to keep them home and silent.": buff.ly/rjKIMjD by @thethrivingspoonie.com #advocates #SelfAdvocacy #ChronicPain

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The Powerful Legacy of Chronically Ill Activists—and Why Disability Rights Are Still Under Threat

Discover the powerful legacy of chronically ill activists in U.S. disability rights history—and why their fight still matters today.

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K (she/he/they)

@k-she-he-they.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

#Apprehension's got nothin' on me! I've a 'tism assessment, you see. But I'm gonna be fine If it does intertwine Helically with my ADHD. #vss365 #Poetry #Limerick #Limericks #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #LaterLifeDiagnosis #MentalHealth #HealthCare #SelfAdvocacy #LetsGo

An illustration of tendrils twisting together gradually changing colors in a gradient. Some tendrils are thin and branching off, some are thicker and filled with luminous particles. The collective spiral glows against the surrounding darkness, shrouded in a thin hazy mist.

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Sacredwhispers1111.com Owner of Sacred Whispers Studio LLC

@sacredwhispers1111.bsky.social

9 months ago

💫 Stop explaining your boundaries. The more you explain, the more you invite negotiation. Your "no" doesn't need a defense. Your "NO" is a complete sentence. 🎙 Grab this episode of "Medium with a Mic" at: www.sacredwhispers1111.com #boundarytips #Settingboundaries #Personalpower #Selfadvocacy

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Sacredwhispers1111.com Owner of Sacred Whispers Studio LLC

@sacredwhispers1111.bsky.social

9 months ago

💫 Boundaries for Holiday Preparation Practice saying your boundaries out loud. It feels weird at first, but Practice makes progress. Your mirror is a judgement free Practice partner. 🪞 🎙 Grab this episode of "Medium with a Mic" at: www.sacredwhispers1111.com #Practice #Selfadvocacy #boundary

Make the season your own by embracing new traditions that align with your identity. A cozy game night, volunteering, or spending time with affirming friends find ways to create your joy on your terms

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Our Fair Go

@ourfairgo.bsky.social

12 months ago

Our Fair Go has a fundraiser for basic operating costs. Our first goal is raising $234 to pay for a year of Zoom to have online Board meetings with quality captions for our #Deaf and #neurodivergent directors. www.gofundme.com/f/help-d…. #disability #selfadvocacy #disabled 1/

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Donate to Help Disabled Australians Advocate for Fair Pay!, organized by Shaun Bickley

Hi, my name is Shaun, an Autistic person with a brain injury living in … Shaun Bickley needs your support for Help Disabled Australians Advocate for Fair Pay!

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