Antonio Vieira Santos<p>Darryl Adams retired after nearly three decades at Intel, but he’s far from shaping the future of accessible technology. Adams, who recently stepped down from his role as Intel’s Director of Accessibility, joined <em>AXSChat</em> to reflect on his journey and share his vision for the next frontier of technology. His story offers a compelling blend of personal resilience, professional achievement, and a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of technology to make the world more inclusive.</p>Neil Milliken, Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh, and Darryl Adams.<p><strong>The Personal Journey Behind a Passion for Accessibility</strong></p><p>When Adams began his career at Intel, accessibility wasn’t at the forefront of his work. However, a personal battle with retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition, and single-sided deafness forced him to confront the challenges that millions face daily. His need for assistive technologies, both for himself and others, led him to a role that would shape his career and the future of technology for people with disabilities.</p><p>“I didn’t start out in accessibility, but my personal experience made it impossible to ignore,” Adams shared. As his vision worsened, so did his determination to ensure that technology would work for everyone, regardless of their abilities. His leadership at Intel was defined by this mission: to make technology more accessible, not just for himself, but for users around the globe.</p><p><strong>Creating Cultures of Trust and Inclusion</strong></p><p>Adams’ experience at Intel is a rare example of a company getting it right. He emphasized trust’s critical role in enabling employees to feel comfortable disclosing disabilities and requesting accommodations. This is not always an easy path. “I wasn’t honest with myself about my vision loss at first, and that made it harder for Intel to help me,” Adams admitted. It wasn’t until he self-identified that Intel’s inclusive culture—and its employees—rallied around him.</p><p>“Trust is everything,” Adams stated, noting how vital it is for organizations to create an environment where employees feel safe sharing their challenges. However, this goes beyond individual relationships. He stressed that organizations must institutionalize this culture through executive support, employee resource groups, and leadership councils focused on diversity and inclusion. These structures, he said, create the conditions for long-term, systemic change.</p><p><strong>The Promise and Perils of AI for Accessibility</strong></p><p>As someone who spent nearly 30 years at the cutting edge of technological innovation, Adams is uniquely positioned to comment on the explosion of artificial intelligence and machine learning. While AI promises to revolutionize accessibility—particularly through tools like conversational AI and real-time customization—it also presents ethical challenges. Adams is optimistic but cautious.</p><p>He envisions a future where AI-powered technologies personalize user experiences based on their specific needs. “If we can help technology understand us better, we can make it work for us in ways we’ve never imagined,” he said. For those with speech or hearing impairments, for instance, AI could radically improve communication, breaking down barriers that have existed for decades.</p><p>But with these advancements come ethical responsibilities. AI, as Adams pointed out, can be biased if the data used to train models isn’t inclusive. “We need to ensure that AI systems reflect the diversity of society and don’t leave anyone behind,” he warned. He argued that this is a systemic issue requiring companies to be proactive in creating responsible AI processes from the start.</p><p><strong>A New Chapter in Accessible Technology</strong></p><p>Though retired from Intel, Adams has no intention of stepping away from the world of technology. In fact, his next move is set to have a significant impact. He has taken on the role of chair for the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) new working group focused on age tech and accessibility. Adams is clear that accessibility isn’t just a matter of disability; it’s a challenge that the world’s ageing population will increasingly face.</p><p>“With the global population of over-65s set to outnumber those under 15 for the first time in 2024, age tech will become an urgent focus,” Adams noted. He believes this is an opportunity for technology to truly serve society, ensuring that as we age, we can all continue to interact with the digital world in meaningful ways.</p><p>Adams’ new role is particularly timely as CES, the world’s largest Consumer Electronics Show, approaches. His aim is to spotlight accessibility and age tech on one of the biggest stages in the tech industry, ensuring that these critical issues are no longer sidelined but instead become central to how we think about the future of innovation.</p><p><strong>A Legacy of Change, A Future of Hope</strong></p><p>Reflecting on his 28-year tenure at Intel, Adams expressed pride in how far the industry has come—but he remains focused on the road ahead. He believes that we’re only beginning to tap into the potential of technology to improve lives, particularly for people with disabilities and the elderly. “This is the time for us to make a real difference,” he said. “The technology exists; now we need to make sure it’s being used in the right way.”</p><p>As he embarks on the next chapter of his career, Adams’ work continues to be driven by the same principles that guided him throughout his time at Intel: inclusivity, trust, and a commitment to creating technology that works for everyone. And as the world grapples with the ethical and practical challenges of the AI revolution, figures like Adams will be essential in ensuring that the future of technology is one that empowers all.</p><p>Adams’ parting message is clear: Technology should be groundbreaking and bridge the gap between different abilities, making the world a better place for all.</p><p>Also, available on podcast and video formats.</p> <p><strong>Shaping an Inclusive Future in Tech<span class=""> – </span><span class="">AXSChat Podcast</span></strong></p> Darryl Adams, a luminary in the field of accessibility, joins us to share the extraordinary path that defined his 28-year career at Intel, shaped profoundly by his personal experiences with retinitis pigmentosa and single-sided deafness. Darryl&apos;s story is a heartfelt exploration of how Intel&apos;s inclusive culture, coupled with his relentless passion, empowered him to champion accessible technology for all. Through his reflections, we learn not just about the technological strides made at Intel, but also about the wider impact of fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace.Darryl takes us on a journey into the future of technology and communication, unveiling the world of possibilities opened by machine learning and conversational AI. Imagine a world where interactions transcend traditional interfaces, transforming into seamless, conversational exchanges that nurture human connection. Darryl shines a light on the transformative potential of these technologies to enhance communication tools, especially for those with speech differences or hearing loss, promising a more inclusive and interconnected world.As we navigate the ethical dimensions of technology, we are urged to consider the responsibility of major tech companies in shaping AI that prioritizes inclusivity and fairness. By weaving together cybersecurity, accessibility, and ethics, the conversation addresses the need for personalized algorithms that cater to individual needs, ensuring trust and enhancing user experiences. Darryl&apos;s insights underscore the importance of refocusing tech industry objectives from profit to user-centric optimization. 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Charlotte Joanne<p>🏳️⚧️ Green Party’s 2024 Manifesto: Standing Up for Trans Rights! 🏳️⚧️<br>💚 Right of Self-Identification: Empowering trans and non-binary people. <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TransRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransRights</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/SelfIdentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelfIdentification</span></a><br>🛡️ Legal Protections: Defending against hate crime and discrimination. ❤️ <a href="https://beige.party/tags/EqualityForAll" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EqualityForAll</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/EndDiscrimination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EndDiscrimination</span></a><br>🌈 Community Support: Increased funding for LGBTIQA+ mental health services. 🌟 <a href="https://beige.party/tags/LGBTIQSupport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTIQSupport</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/InclusiveSociety" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>InclusiveSociety</span></a><br>Together, let’s create a society where everyone is respected and valued! 🌍💚 <a href="https://beige.party/tags/GreenParty2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GreenParty2024</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/VoteGreen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VoteGreen</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TransEquality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransEquality</span></a></p>
Jeff Walters<p>Let's celebrate our fundamental freedom to be called what we choose to be called and love who we choose to love</p><p>To all family, friends, co-workers, fellow citizens....everyone:</p><p>HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/inclusion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>inclusion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/respect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>respect</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/prideindiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>prideindiversity</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/lgbtqiaplus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lgbtqiaplus</span></a></p>
Seb ∞<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/actuallyautistic" class="u-url mention">@<span>actuallyautistic</span></a></span> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/actuallyautistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>actuallyautistic</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/substack" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>substack</span></a> is problematic but <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/DevonPrice" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DevonPrice</span></a>, author of the book <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UnmaskingAutism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>UnmaskingAutism</span></a> has a new article up today about <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfrealization" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>selfrealization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfdiagnosis" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>selfdiagnosis</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/selfdx" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>selfdx</span></a></p><p>Self-Identification is the Future of Autism Assessment</p><p>Substack: <a href="https://drdevonprice.substack.com/p/self-identification-is-the-future" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">drdevonprice.substack.com/p/se</span><span class="invisible">lf-identification-is-the-future</span></a></p><p>Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@devonprice/self-identification-is-the-future-of-autism-assessment-1e73528e8b10?sk=v2%2F1e5b26bb-63bd-4c99-8e0f-a25e527f49cb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">medium.com/@devonprice/self-id</span><span class="invisible">entification-is-the-future-of-autism-assessment-1e73528e8b10?sk=v2%2F1e5b26bb-63bd-4c99-8e0f-a25e527f49cb</span></a></p>
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈<p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a>’s new <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/law" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>law</span></a> is huge <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/progress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>progress</span></a> but <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/advocates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>advocates</span></a> have noticed some <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/issues" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>issues</span></a>. </p><p>While the <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/bill" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>bill</span></a> has been heralded as a major <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/stepforward" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>stepforward</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/European" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>European</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/CentralAsian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CentralAsian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/rights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rights</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/organization" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>organization</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TGEU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TGEU</span></a> has highlighted “concerning points” in the <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/legislation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>legislation</span></a>. The organization published a full list of <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/requested" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>requested</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/changes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>changes</span></a> on their <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/website" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>website</span></a>.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Women</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transgender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/EuropeanUnion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EuropeanUnion</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Politics</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Progress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Progress</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Representation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Representation</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Culture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Culture</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.intomore.com/culture/germanys-new-self-identification-law-is-huge-progress-but-advocates-have-noticed-some-issues/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">intomore.com/culture/germanys-</span><span class="invisible">new-self-identification-law-is-huge-progress-but-advocates-have-noticed-some-issues/</span></a></p>
Susan Larson ♀️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🌈<p>The <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>history</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/books" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>books</span></a> will see <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TheresaMay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheresaMay</span></a> as a bigger <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/ally" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ally</span></a> than <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/KeirStarmer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>KeirStarmer</span></a>, who has been embracing the moralpanic and protecting <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transphobic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transphobic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Labour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Labour</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/members" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>members</span></a>. </p><p>Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is the latest to let down the <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a>+ community – dropping plans to introduce <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> for <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>trans</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>people</span></a>. </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Women" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Women</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transgender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/UK" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UK</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Tories" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Tories</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TERFS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TERFS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Labour" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Labour</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Hate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Hate</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Bigotry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bigotry</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Discrimination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Discrimination</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Transphobia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transphobia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/MoralPanic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MoralPanic</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/HateSpeech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HateSpeech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/TERFIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TERFIsland</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://metro.co.uk/2023/08/02/the-history-books-will-see-theresa-may-as-a-bigger-trans-ally-than-keir-starmer-19232563/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">metro.co.uk/2023/08/02/the-his</span><span class="invisible">tory-books-will-see-theresa-may-as-a-bigger-trans-ally-than-keir-starmer-19232563/</span></a></p>
Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️⚧️<p>Kansas Judge Bars Trans People From Being Able to Change Their Gender on Drivers Licenses<br /><a href="https://truthout.org/articles/ks-judge-bars-trans-people-from-being-able-to-change-their-gender-on-licenses/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">truthout.org/articles/ks-judge</span><span class="invisible">-bars-trans-people-from-being-able-to-change-their-gender-on-licenses/</span></a></p><p>Gov. Laura Kelly (D-KS) allowed license changes for those who requested them</p><p>But state Attorney General Kris Kobach (R-KS) sued members of Kelly’s administration</p><p>Far-right district Judge Teresa Watson placed an injunction on state offices that handle the license changes</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>transgender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TransLivesMatter" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TransLivesMatter</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SelfIdentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SelfIdentification</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/neofascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>neofascism</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CultureWars" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>CultureWars</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/lgbt" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>lgbt</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/KrisKobach" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>KrisKobach</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/RepublicanParty" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RepublicanParty</span></a></p>
Queer Lit Cats<p>Pink News: Queensland passes new law allowing trans people to self-ID on birth certificates <a href="https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/15/queensland-birth-certificates-trans-self-id/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thepinknews.com/2023/06/15/que</span><span class="invisible">ensland-birth-certificates-trans-self-id/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/LGBT" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBT</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/Trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trans</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/Lesbian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Lesbian</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/2SLGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>2SLGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/queenslandaustralia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>queenslandaustralia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Australia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/Trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trans</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/World" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>World</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a></p>
We Open Tech<p>In Spain, the new <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Trans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Trans</span></a> Law simplifies the gender <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/SelfIdentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelfIdentification</span></a> process. After the long debate, it states that any person over 16 years old will be able to legally change their name and gender on official ID documents by simply completing a basic administrative procedure. We are thrilled another country brought in new rules about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/selfID" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfID</span></a> this year alone!</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LeyDeTrans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LeyDeTrans</span></a> <br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/TransRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TransRights</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Transgender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Transgender</span></a><br><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LGBTQ" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQ</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/LGBTQIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LGBTQIA</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.thelocal.es/20230209/spanish-senate-gives-green-light-to-new-trans-law/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">thelocal.es/20230209/spanish-s</span><span class="invisible">enate-gives-green-light-to-new-trans-law/</span></a></p>
Jef Allbright<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fediscience.org/@UlrikeHahn" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>UlrikeHahn</span></a></span> </p><p>Seems to me, for topics complex enough to be interesting:</p><p>There's little <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/progress" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>progress</span></a> but for those few participants who value the process more than some expected outcome.</p><p>Some</p><p>- want to prove that they or their social group of <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/SelfIdentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SelfIdentification</span></a> is factually or morally right</p><p>- are invested in <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/status" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>status</span></a> or perceived pos. or neg. consequences of the outcome</p><p>- lack background or reasoning ability</p><p>No selection for <a href="https://mathstodon.xyz/tags/quality" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>quality</span></a> or depth of arguments.</p><p>More detractors than contributors.</p>
WWarped<p>This is a huge step forward, well done Scotland. Hopefully, the idiots here in England are not able to stop this. </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/scotland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>scotland</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/gender" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gender</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/22/scotland-passes-bill-making-it-easier-for-people-to-legally-change-gender" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/d</span><span class="invisible">ec/22/scotland-passes-bill-making-it-easier-for-people-to-legally-change-gender</span></a></p>
Autistic Book Club<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://hachyderm.io/@jonatin" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>jonatin</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://linh.social/@qlp" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>qlp</span></a></span> Completely agree with <span class="h-card"><a href="https://hachyderm.io/@jonatin" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>jonatin</span></a></span> We support <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/selfdiagnosis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfdiagnosis</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/selfidentification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>selfidentification</span></a> as it is also known; an official diagnosis is not necessary to identify with us.</p><p>If the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a> community resonates with you, if it feels like the answer to your questions; then Welcome!</p><p>There are many people on the edge, not sure where they fit, do they have the right to join in? Yes, they absolutely do! </p><p>No-one will ask you for your diagnosis credentials 💗 </p><p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/OneOfUs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OneOfUs</span></a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/AutisticCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AutisticCommunity</span></a></p>
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