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Susan Book

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Parent Advocate for equitably funded public schools. Embrace neurodiversity. Mom. Writer. I'll remember your dog's name before I'll remember yours.

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I am indeed late diagnosed with a kiddo also somewhere on the spectrum. He's not low or high. He does general education but with a 1:1. He's afraid of driving. Not sure what our future holds, but he and I are in it together.

10.03.2026 12:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bizarre for Frith say that increased autism diagnoses "overshadows the needs of those with intellectual disabilities, who require much more intensive support." I don't know a single late-diagnosed #ActuallyAutistic self-advocates who wants to erase high-support needs people.

09.03.2026 22:27 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 1
Beagle mix laying on a blue cushioned outdoor swing.

Beagle mix laying on a blue cushioned outdoor swing.

Good afternoon

08.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rest and recover when and if you can!

19.02.2026 19:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White woman with brown hair and glasses.  Wearing a red short and gray jacket as well as a neurodiversity infinity pin and feather rainbow earings

White woman with brown hair and glasses. Wearing a red short and gray jacket as well as a neurodiversity infinity pin and feather rainbow earings

Happy #Red4Ed Wednesday those who celebrate

18.02.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Chocolate heart shaped cake on a red plate

Chocolate heart shaped cake on a red plate

Made a heart shaped cake. Husband said," It's nice to know the cake isnt always a lie."

14.02.2026 23:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White heterosexual couple in front of an early voting sign.

White heterosexual couple in front of an early voting sign.

Step 1. Go Vote in tge primary NC.

Step 2. Go out with a person you love.

Happy Valentines Weekend/ Start of Early Voting ❀️

14.02.2026 01:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm getting a lot of ads for snowpants considering our area only got like 2 inches of snow. πŸ™‚

01.02.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The man can still cut a promo much better than that Jabroni Hulk Hogan.

09.01.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 354 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 1

As more of my friends enter menopause or perimenopause, they too have hit pause on drinking.

05.01.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Meanwhile with the Atlanta win, Carolina ekes its way into the playoffs as a division leader no less.

04.01.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
White couple in red and black in an indoor arena

White couple in red and black in an indoor arena

Hockey Night. Yes of course I'll be putting my loop earplugs in momentarily.

29.12.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79 Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

A profound loss for the disability community. May his memory be a blessing.

28.12.2025 00:14 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4

The day I discovered the Maintenance Phase podcast was a good one.

27.12.2025 22:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I noticed this as well. Wanted to tell my story that hey we didn't use it and my kiddo is doing great.

25.12.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The whole thing made me uncomfortable. Also, Santa isnt very nice to Rudolph in the beginning amd went along with the crowd. Unnerving. My son quickly pointed out the misogyny tho, so proud of him

25.12.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My fellow public school funding warriors. Take a break. Breathe. I don't know about you, but I'm tired. I'm resetting this holiday season. Join me. Drop each other some encouraging messages too.
#publicschool

22.12.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🚨5 Important reminders about Leandro🚨

1) It is unambiguous that students’ rights continue to be violated

Nobody in the NCGA has presented the case that they're upholding students’ constitutional rights.Β Their argument has simply been: courts can't make us do stuff against our will.

(1/5)

#ncpol

11.12.2025 19:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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The NC Supreme Court’s inexplicable, historic silence on Leandro | Opinion Gene Nichol: To be honest, I’m not anxious to hear from Paul Newby’s court. They’re no friends to the low-income students of North Carolina. | Opinion

Did you know that the NC Constitution guarantees an equal public education to every student in the state? When lawmakers and judges side with wealthy private schools over rural and low income students, something has to change. #ncpol #court
https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article313456307.html

09.12.2025 20:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Just a reminder, as RFK Jr is now shaming mothers for not breastfeeding, that MAHA is a eugenicist movement. #FedIsBest

08.12.2025 22:55 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump used an ugly slur against Tim Walz. Many on the right didn't mind. Eric Garcia: Note how few Republicans have criticized the president's rhetoric.

One reason why? Many on the right want to use it again. Libs of TikTok said "We are So Back" after Trump called Walz the r-word. Jack Posobiec, who promoted Pizzagate, said "Trump just officially gave us the word retard back."
www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

03.12.2025 13:49 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

As both a person with a disability and a high school parent preparing my Autstic kid for higher education (fingers crossed) this language is highly dangerous. Can we stop the ableism please.

02.12.2025 19:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lots of board books πŸ“š. I once had to sing Wheels on the Bus for 1 hour straight, but that was more out of pure desperation. My kiddo liked fidgeting with a Rubik's cube.

23.11.2025 20:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They are still heavily in #Cary as of today, 11/19. Spotted them off High House and Maynard heading toward the detention center they have off of Evans Rd. Please be vigilant and call it in to Siembra NC! I did.

19.11.2025 23:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We know there's a field office off Evans Rd.

18.11.2025 23:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ICE was heavily in Cary NC today. Cary NC! Cary makes safest places to live lists all the time. The idea that they're here because of crime is ludicrous. I mean we all know that, but still. Thanks ICE for terrorizing yet another community.

18.11.2025 23:20 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

OMG! I just got off the plane in Asheville and RFK Jr. Was boarding and someone passed by him and said β€œquack”

15.11.2025 18:07 πŸ‘ 16665 πŸ” 1844 πŸ’¬ 537 πŸ“Œ 220
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White House Ordered To Step Up Accessibility A federal judge is directing the White House to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed.

A federal judge is directing the #WhiteHouse to reinstate sign language interpreters at many press briefings months after they were abruptly removed. #disabilities #accessibility

11.11.2025 04:28 πŸ‘ 658 πŸ” 230 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 8
Tan and white dog with sad eyes

Tan and white dog with sad eyes

Hey Dems! Dont you dare blink first. Also cute sad dog for impact.

09.11.2025 22:08 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I ❀️ Love my friends @purpledotpiercings.bsky.social

06.11.2025 13:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0