Kirstie

As an autistic adult, Kirstie Pope has often had difficulties engaging with health and care services – but reasonable adjustments have completely transformed her experiences for the better. Watch Kirstie tell her story: youtube.com/watch?v=YtGvbm… #WorldAutismAcceptanceWeek2023

@VoluntaryImpact @Changemaker_Hub Thank you Sophie. We're already planning next year and would love to have you there. I miss you being at UoN! ❤️

@tweetsofkirstie @Changemaker_Hub Hi Kirstie, I've just seen this now but would love to be able to assist in future events. keep in touch, my email is sophie.negus@voluntaryimpact.org.uk. - Sophie (previously from reslife)

Just popping by to promote Autism Pride... This is an event I launched last year at UON with the help of the wonderful @Changemaker_Hub . This year we're going bigger and branching out into the community, with the support of NHFT and some amazing volunteers. Everyone is welcome.

@CharlotteJD Thank you! 💙 I had so much fun putting that together and secretly jotting down all of your best quotes during class. They still make me laugh.

Love this visual. Makes me realise that I definitely need to review my capacity cup. Pretty sure it is spilling over the sides! 😩

@taneesha_jayne If you need a person, you know where I am. I really mean that. I'm always happy to buy you a coffee and give you a space to offload. Be gentle with yourself. 💜

@CharlotteJD I meant every word. You're absolutely fantastic and we all really missed you while you were on maternity leave. You remain the reason why so many of us have such a passion for psychology, EDI and intersectionality 💜... As well as tattooed bodies! 😆

(Neuro)Diversity is happening today at 1pm in LH227. The topic is "Surviving the Social Stuff". I'm already in the room setting up, so please feel free to come in early, if you would like a quiet space to eat/sit before we start. 😊

@DrJoUK1 Thank you! 💚

👇 good work from @tweetsofkirstie

@NickCartw I've watched this on repeat for the past few minutes. It just gets funnier. Thank you for brightening up my Thursday morning. On a serious note, I hope you didn't get hurt!

This video from me teaching EU Law in 2018 is my best argument for why lecture capture isn't always a good thing 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Next week the 2nd (Neuro)Diversity session will be happening on campus. Due to room availability, please note the amended start time. We'll be discussing the social side of uni: extracurricular activities, group work and communal living, plus any examples you'd like to bring.

Today was the first (Neuro)Diversity for this academic year. We welcomed some new first year students and checked in with the returners. For more information, please follow the new instagram account (details below) or send me an email. I will sporadically be checking Twitter too.

@LidlGB Your 'oven-proof' dish definitely isn't oven proof. Neither is my hand. This is so dangerous. #ouch

I'm running an Experience Day for Young Carers at UON today. This is the 3rd summer I've put this on and it makes me so happy to see the support on offer for YCs growing each year. I'm really grateful to the brilliant @Changemaker_Hub for helping me to make this possible too. 🌻

Today was all about Autism, consultancy, advocacy and representation. We spoke about our transferable skills as Autistic employees. Thank you to @TerezaARead for always finding us such great opportunities. I also really enjoyed listening to the brilliant Tom from @cafetracknn .

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@brgarrett @zoe_boyervp @bradshaw5923 Thank you Beth. You getting stuck in the doors and trying to tackle the ramps were, without a doubt, my favourite memories of last semester. I'm still really grateful that you gave it a go. 😊 Becky is definitely my favourite human right now!

I love this so much! Kirstie has been fighting for this so long, and I’ve experienced first-hand the difficulty of trying to open the old door whilst in a wheelchair! @zoe_boyervp and I both cheered in the office when we saw this tweet! Well done to @bradshaw5923 and team too 🎉

@zoe_boyervp @bradshaw5923 Thank you Zoe. I have had a massive smile on my face all day too. 💜 I hope you're enjoying your new role so far.

@tweetsofkirstie @bradshaw5923 This is amazing Kirstie!! I have a huge smile on my face 😁 congratulations to you and everyone involved!

McColls now has an automatic door. This is abolutely amazing and totally made my day. I might have cried a little bit when I saw it this morning. It will make such a difference. Thank you @bradshaw5923 .You're brilliant. I have already been in and out twice, just because I can!

@CSpalding08 @bradshaw5923 Thank you Charlotte! I had the best support behind me. I miss seeing you at Exec and Student Council. I hope Zeus is taking good care of you. 😊

@tweetsofkirstie @bradshaw5923 What an amazing accomplishment! I know how hard you worked for this ☺️