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@PivotDiversity Founder. Neurodiversity expert. Artist. Teacher. Surfer. @POTUS44 appointee. I think about innovation/talent/diversity/autism. #ActuallyAutistic

Dec 4, 2019, 7 tweets

Wow. Just wow!


I always say that if you want to help autistic people, empower autistic people. Today, neurodiverse employees at @Square celebrated #Neurodiversity by highlighting voices like @fodderfigure, @aneeman, @singer_judy,
@autselfadvocacy, & @jtknoxroxs.

Seen at @Square HQ:

“The existence of autistic people like me is not a tragedy. If you spend time following hashtags like #ActuallyAutistic and the work of organizations like @autselfadvocacy and @awnnetwork_, a cure is the last thing on any of our minds.”

- @fodderfigure.

Seen at @Square HQ:

Francie Fiamatta, the autistic owner of Fancy Fidgets. Behind her is a quote from @jtknoxroxs:

“There is heart and soul in the journey that breaks through the stigma of highlighting #AutisticJoy in Black & Brown lives.”

Seen at @Square HQ:

Square employees looking at items with the ‘Neurodiversity Community at Square’ logo. Behind them is a screen with a quote from @mauracampbell00 which reads:

“When my Autism was identified, if felt like taking off a corset I didn’t know I had been wearing.”

Seen at @SquareHQ:

“I’m #bipolar and proud, and I live well with it, and I think that’s the goal for everyone with a mental illness.” - #DemiLovato

*Note. Many refer to bipolar as a condition, not illness. However, this is the voice of the bipolar person and it’s respected.

Seen at @Square HQ:

“Instead of trying to make out kids blend in or minimize their differences, we should prioritize treating our kids with affection and compassion, and focus on what it means for them to be happy.” - @shannonrosa (@thinkingautism).

Seen at @Square HQ:

A display with quotes from people with various neurodiverse conditions.

The neurodiversity movement stands for the idea that we should view neurology through the same civil rights lens as we currently view other forms.” - @aneeman

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