#aac culture is

[aaccultureis]

AAC culture is being shocked whenever people react normally (read: as if you just used verbal speech) when you use your device with them

^^^^^^

Thisssss

[clownrecess]

I want to talk about autipunk and what that identity means to me. (I MIGHT make a cripplepunk post too. But for now, let's talk autipunk!)

For me, being autipunk means advocating for the rights of autistic people and demanding that society recognize and accommodate our unique needs and ways of being. It means fighting against ableism and the idea that there is a "normal" way of being in the world. Autipunk is about empowering ourselves and our community to reject harmful ideas about autism and to define ourselves on our own terms.

I love to wear clothes that are bold and unconventional, like unusual patterns, shoes that make noise when I walk, and quirky accessories. It's a way of making a statement and showing the world that I am proud of who I am, and that I won't be limited by societal expectations of what is "normal". By rejecting the narrow confines of gender norms and fashion expectations, I am able to express myself in ways that feel true to who I am, and make me feel happy.

Stimming is also a big part of being autipunk for me. Stimming is a natural way that autistic people regulate our sensory input, and it's something that I do all the time. Whether it's flapping my hands, bouncing my leg, chewing, or twirling my hair, stimming helps me feel calm and focused. And I refuse to let anyone make me feel ashamed or embarrassed for stimming in public.

But being autipunk is about more than just accepting myself and having fun (as I mentioned briefly at the start of the post!) it's also about fighting back against the ableist structures and attitudes that oppress autistic people. This can take many forms, like advocating for better representation, advocating for accommodations, and pushing back against harmful assumptions, organizations (etc. a lot more.) about autism. It's about recognizing that we are a community of diverse people who deserve to be heard and respected, and fighting for our rights and respect.

At its core, being autipunk means rejecting the idea that there is a "normal" or "correct" way to be. It's about celebrating and embracing neurodiversity, and advocating for the acceptance and inclusion of all autistics.

[autismcultureis]

autism culture is getting sensory overwhelmed by your aac.

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[schar-aac]

" apples and honey "

image : a pot of honey with a drizzler in it. behind it is a red apple, and in front of it are two pieces of cut apple.

[autism-culture-is]

Aac user culture is cropping a group photo so many times to get individual people's faces because you don't want to ask for photos to put on the aac board.

(sharing this here because a lot of aac users are autistic and I can't find an aac users culture blog)

You're completely free to keep sending these here, but if anyone wants to make that culture blog, here's your cue.

[pumpkinspicedmochi]

When you're nervous to use aac even though you need it because you don't want to "annoy " anyone or make things "harder" for them

[actuallyaj]

Today I wanted to share just a little bit of my AAC device. I use the app called coughdrop on my Amazon kids tablet. I have basic communication boards like the ones shown including my home board. Something cool I recently added was a visual support section with coping skill graphics and reminders for myself while waiting, talking and taking turns in conversation, and much more.

[kitspeech]

Clothes symbols: Palestinian thobe

[ ID: Emoji of a black and red Palestinian thobe, with no details. /End ID ]

emoji/aac symbol of a palestinian thobe. might do a detailed version but wrist hurts and don't have energy

[neopronoun-user-culture-is]

neopronoun user culture is being told you’re ableist for not wanting to be misgendered

Neopronoun user culture

[semiverbal-culture-is]

semiverbal culture not knowing if 'allowed' use AAC since hard but can talk enough talk get through most days but still lots difficulty and stop once home, but not want give people false impression AAC users because can talk get through day most days

Semiverbal culture

[pro-crastinate17]

hello!! so im going to try to make a disability inclusive picrew and id like some help making sure i include as much as i can!

the person would be seated and pretty much all of the body would be visible. ill post it when im done!

its mostly focused on phys disabilities, bc i so rarely can find picrews w good diverse mobility aid options, but ofc im including non phys disabilities as well! (sorry for clunky phrasing, im unclear on the preferred term for non phys disabilities so thats the term ive been using)

what i have so far is below the read more. be warned it is a very long list! (every option/category of option i could think of)

if you think i missed something, please recommend it!!! (related note: id much rather get recommended something that is already on the list than miss something!)

category: head

various jaw shapes 

missing jaw 

crooked/misaligned jaw

category: skin

wide range of skin tones, including white/extremely pale (albino) 

freckles, lots of scar variation (including burns), vitiligo, acne, facial hair, eye bags, other skin conditions (trying to make a list)

breathing tubes, masks, bandages 

bindis 

category: eyes 

blue, grey, green, hazel, medium brown, dark brown, black, red 

heterochromia options 

lazy eye options 

clouded eye options 

closed eyes that look like winking and closed eyes that don't 

missing eyes

category: mouth 

general expressions 

variations for color 

variations for cleft lip, scars, facial paralysis 

category: ears 

ear size, shape, missing ears, deformed ears

category: eye/ear accessories 

earrings, earplugs, hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids, headphones, earmuffs (modifications for missing/deformed ears), cochlear implant

glasses, sunglasses, blue light glasses, eye patches, eye masks/bandages 

category: nose 

various shapes & sizes, bumpy noses, deformed noses  

category: eyebrows 

lots of expression options, thickness options, color options (including white) 

one missing, scarring, eyebrow slits 

category: body 

body types: very skinny, skinny, fat, very fat (options for muscularity too if i can figure out how)

body hair, scarring, freckles, tattoos   

range of missing limbs, deformed limbs, prosthetics   

diabetes patch 

category: hair 

wide range of hairstyles, bangs, and colors 

patchy hair, scalp scarring, receding hairline 

category: head coverings

range of hats, hair accessories, headbands, bandanas    

range of hijabs, turbans, kippot (+ more variation in cultural headwear if theres space)

head bandages 

category: clothes

range of styles and colors 

adaptable to body types (+ breasts), missing/deformed limbs 

category: shoes 

range of styles 

adaptable to body types, missing foot/feet 

category: hand accessories  

gloves, bracelets, rings, nails, wrist braces, splint rings

range of types, adaptable to missing/deformed hands 

category: pins 

range of queer pride flags 

pronoun pins 

animals, fandoms/characters (def muppets, feel free to recommend characters and i'll try to include some of the most popular ones) 

general disability pride, cripplepunk, madpunk, sign union flag, & pin (for systems), specific disabilities (need some help with these, send me specific flags and i’ll include them!) 

category: seat 

chair, manual wheelchair, power chair, spinny chair, throne, rollator, electric scooter 

category: mobility aids 

cane, white cane, crutches (underarm/axillary and forearm), rollator, walker (with and without wheels), electric scooter  

joint braces (shoulder, elbow, knee, ankle, back, others?), joint tape, compression garments 

category: other disability aids

AAC tablets, word cards, glucose monitor, sunflower lanyard, inhaler, medical id bracelet

stoma bag, central line catheter, picc line catheter, heart monitor, breathing tube, feeding tube (nasal and abdominal), tracheostomy 

stim toys/chewelry, stuffed animals, phone 

service animals

[aaccultureis]

AAC culture is getting annoyed when people say things like AAC & TTS. Text to speech Is AAC!! it very much is! what they mean is most likely symbol based AAC! important! But not the only thing called AAC! Please stop I'm losing my mind over here

^^

[batterwing]

Happy Deaf awareness month to:

D/deaf people who use sign language

D/deaf people who use spoken language

D/deaf people who use spoken language and sign language

D/deaf people who use AAC

D/deaf people who aren't fluent in sign language

D/deaf people who are learning sign language

D/deaf people who lip-read

D/deaf people who have comorbidities

D/deaf people who don't have comorbidities

D/deaf people who are physically disabled

D/deaf people who aren't disabled

D/deaf people who are mentally disabled

D/deaf people who are intellectually disabled

D/deaf people who are sensory disabled

D/deaf people who are deaf and blind

D/deaf people who go to speech therapy

D/deaf people who don't go to speech therapy

D/deaf people in special education classes

D/deaf people who need an aide

D/deaf people who need an interpreter

D/deaf people who use transcription

D/deaf people who use FMs

D/deaf people who are forced to use aids they don't want

D/deaf people who can't access medical care

D/deaf people who go to Deaf schools

D/deaf people who grew up in Deaf culture

D/deaf people who grew up in hearing culture

D/deaf people who grew up in hearing and Deaf culture

D/deaf people who make Deaf art

D/deaf people who make music

D/deaf people who love music

D/deaf people who use hearing aids

D/deaf people who use CIs

D/deaf people who don't use hearing aids or CIs

D/deaf people who have Deaf family

D/deaf people who prefer the term hearing impaired

D/deaf people who prefer the term hard of hearing

D/deaf people who prefer the term Deaf gain

D/deaf people who prefer the term Deaf

D/deaf people who prefer the term deaf

And to all D/deaf people, have a good September from your local Deaf person <3

[autismcultureis]

Autism culture is downloading an AAC app, despite being verbal, specifically for verbal shutdown moments.

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[schar-aac]

hamentashen

image 1: a piece of hamentashen with red jam.

image 2: a piece of hamentashen with orange jam.

[nonspeakers-r-us]

Being Nonspeaking and Indigenous

One thing that I have struggled with most of my life is feeling like I don't belong to the communities I am a part of, because I cannot verbally speak my language(s). I am a Sámi and Inupiaq person who grew up with both my cultures being a big part of my life. In Sámi culture, one of the biggest things that connects you to your community is being able to speak the language. I can still understand both spoken Northern Sámi and Inupiaq fluently, but I cannot speak out loud, and I can only use Swedish and English on my AAC. My spelling is pretty bad in Northern Sámi. I can only write Inupiaq semi-well, and I can only write it in qaliujaaqpait (Latin script). This leaves me feeling like I'm not "Sámi enough" or "Inupiaq enough" to use those labels for myself. Many people in both my communities understand this, and have been very kind and understanding. There are many reasons that someone can't speak the language of their community, and disability is just one of them. Just my thoughts today.