I get to speak at this faculty studded event.
I start at 1:14:08
The Big Game
Kinda thrilled to see 2 Big Game wins (Stanford/Cal friendly rivalry) during my time here at Cal.
And it was a resounding win too with 2 records.
Supports, Skills & Society - Integral Adult Autism Conference
Keynote at this conference.
https://integralautism.org/presenters
Why Inspiration Porn is Harmful
PlainSpeak. In Plain Language for Lay Reader
Inspiration porn is a term used to describe when disabled people are shown as being super inspirational just for doing everyday things because they have a disability. This kind of portrayal often makes it seem like being disabled automatically makes someone a hero, which isn't fair or accurate.
A common example of inspiration porn might be a story about a disabled person graduating from school, which gets a lot of attention because people see it as overcoming something amazing. But the truth is, disabled people face many challenges, and they don't want to be celebrated just for doing what others do—they want to be seen as people first.
This kind of portrayal can be harmful because it often ignores the real issues disabled people face, like lack of access to education, jobs, or even basic facilities. It also makes it seem like if one disabled person can succeed, then others should be able to do the same without help, which isn't true or fair.
Inspiration porn can make people without disabilities feel good about themselves, but it doesn't help disabled people. It actually hurts them because it reduces their experiences to feel-good stories, instead of recognizing the real barriers they face and the real solutions they need.
To really help, we need to stop looking at disabled people as just sources of inspiration and start seeing them as individuals who deserve equal opportunities and respect. This means working on real changes in society, like better accessibility and fighting against discrimination, so everyone can live their lives fully and fairly.
UC Berkeley Diversity Academy 2021
A opportunity to present to faculty from an undergraduate student perspective.
Lucid Dreaming
Lucid Dreaming is a state during REM sleep where individuals become aware they are dreaming and can often exert control over the dream environment. Research suggests a possible connection between autism and lucid dreaming, with autistics potentially experiencing lucid dreams more frequently, possibly due to differences in sensory and cognitive processing. [Read in more detail]
PlainSpeak. Lucid Dreaming is when you're dreaming and realize it, sometimes even changing what happens in the dream. Autistic individuals might have lucid dreams more often, possibly because they notice details more easily, but more research is needed to understand why this happens. [Read in more detail]
Campus Change Maker
This is so cool. Thank you UC Berkeley.
Bringing Disability Awareness & Visibility to Sproul Plaza!
Visit our table on Sproul Plaza today from 9 to noon to connect with student groups and campus resources including: The Disabled Students Commission, Berkeley Disabled Students Group (BDS), Spectrum at Cal, OCD at Cal, CAPS, RSF, DSP, and the DCC!
As part of Disability Awareness Month celebrations, we are uplifting the work and stories of a series of Change Makers from the Disability Community. This week, we are highlighting the contributions of Hari Srinivasan. Undergraduate student, instructor of the Autism DeCal, and journalist at the Daily Cal.
Image Description: A photo of Hari standing on a bridge on UC Berkeley's campus. Text reads: Hari Srinivasan. Undergraduate student and instructor. There is a quote from Hari next to it that reads, "I want you to think of disability as possibility too. Only when you think of possibility can the door of opportunity be opened."
Recruiting autistic participants for Research Study
Please participate if you are above age 18, autistic and live in the US.
Scan for the consent form (takes 1 minute to complete)
Recruiting Autistic participants for a research study on autism (by an autistic for autistics)Title: The Autistic Experience of Awe: Can Awe Become a Tool in the Autistic Coping Toolbox?
You are invited to participate if you
1._Identify as autistic (or have an autism diagnosis)
2. Above age 18 and live in the USA
If you would like to participate, please fill out the consent form. https://tinyurl.com/aweconsent
The study will be in english, completely online and takes approximately an hour. It will involve written narratives and multichoice type questions on emotions.
There is no direct benefit to you from this study. However I hope to find broader applications for the autistic community.
For any questions, please contact the student researcher, Hari Srinivasan harisri@berkeley.edu
Insights from CBT
This is not my fault
I didn't do this on purpose.
It's not fair to judge myself, because its not accurate to judge yourself.
Remind myself, Don't judge myself for judging myself.
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