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@AlyssaJSalter

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She/They. actor, Activist, Model. disability consultant. Disabled, Chronically Ill, #ActuallyAutistic . Queer. Instagram: alyssajean

San Diego, CA
Joined July 2009
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The @sandiegowavefc got back to me about accessibility and my concerns as a disabled neurodivergent person with a service dog. As a reminder, I’m a big fan of the Wave and so going to soccer games means a lot to me. Sports are for everyone. 1/🧵
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My doctor told today that fibromyalgia doesn’t qualify me for a disabled parking placard. Even tho I still use a cane some days due to pain. I just...is this an everywhere thing or just another way Kaiser is fucking me over? #NEISvoid
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@ElyKreimendahl @Misssharai When I said this on Facebook to friends, they lost their damn minds. People really hate when you call out their disordered eating. I mean diet. I mean fad. I mean disordered eating.
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As an advocate for neurodiversity & disability justice, I look forward to seeing my home team make these adjustments. I’m grateful for their careful consideration & thoughtful response. Someone told me one person can’t make change and that’s not true. #MakeWaves @sandiegowavefc
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I love the @sandiegowavefc I really do. But the fireworks and light shows are horrible. I’m shaking. My service dog was shaking, and she is incredibly well trained. This is inaccessible. @SD_Sirens 1/4
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Not to be messy but this happened in the official Wave FC (managed by the club itself) Facebook group. Uhm. This feels…like an uncomfortable thing to ask. Post approvals and the comments are off. This gives me big ick. #MakeWaves #nwsl
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Well, @alexmorgan13 said she loved my glasses. And @Kailen_Sheridan gave my service dog a kiss (allowed by me). Go @sandiegowavefc 🥰
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My neck feels...weak. Like the muscles hurt and lots of pain but also like my head is too heavy for my neck. I have fibro but also other weird undiagnosed stuff so just looking for...friendship in suffering? #NEISvoid
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2 years
@AutisticCallum_ I remember everything and nothing. I am enigma autistic. 😂
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3 years
Hi @vons we need to have a chat about one of your managers at the store by my house. She consistently has attempted to distract and touch my service dog. I have told her to stop, only to receive an eye roll or criticism for not allowing pets. This is ableist as hell.
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our in-game entertainment to specific matches during the season. Moving forward we will ensure that fans are made aware of these sensory triggers during the match with multiple PA Announcements and graphics.4/🧵
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@Kristance77 Also it’s like…okay do it
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@oosaoosautd Oh this one fr got me 😂
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“After carefully reviewing your feedback and considering the impact on all fans visiting Snapdragon Stadium, we have taken the following steps to continue to improve the Wave matches:   •Elimination of surprise elements: We have limited fireworks and light displays for 3/🧵
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I had reached out about fireworks and light shows, as they are not inclusive celebrations for many people. Here is how things are going to be changed as communicated to me by the @sandiegowavefc :2/🧵
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Silencing people is actually a classic tool for abuse, workplace or otherwise. If people can’t talk about it, they can’t feel unity in what’s happened. It keeps status quo. Hmm. This adds to the conversation about a toxic environment for sure.
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After @GothamFC and @Cloud9GOTH are dealing with inaccessibility too. 😮‍💨😭 soccer has to be for everyone yall. EVERYONE. 4/4
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1 year
@SHEscoresbanger “Can you put any gay players on your team and speak for them without their consent and endanger lives?” So inappropriate!
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2 years
Not to brag but I had to poop really urgently and was able to get out of the body suit I decided to wear today JUST IN TIME. No pooped pants TODAY ✨✨✨✨✨ #NEISvoid
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Enhanced communication: we have updated our pre-game safety reads and graphics to include the locations of sensory rooms within the stadium. This information will be readily available to fans, enabling them to access designated spaces for sensory relief as needed. 6/🧵
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This adjustment aims to provide a more predictable and comfortable environment for all fans in attendance. 5/🧵
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I met another fan in line to get my face painted. Her kid had been recently diagnosed with seizures and tics. You know what can trigger episodes? Light shows with flashing lights and fireworks. @sandiegowavefc @SD_Sirens 2/4
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•Limited use of firework displays: We are in the process of completing our fireworks and pyrotechnics plan for the remainder of the season and as of now, large firework displays will be utilized during our final two remaining full bowl matches (Aug. 24, Nov. 3) 7/🧵
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I’m now having to mitigate my panic attack and symptoms from the opener and also have my spouse care for my service dog. It’s so so inaccessible. @sandiegowavefc @SD_Sirens 3/4
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and any playoff events. By moving these to specific matches, we aim to minimize their impact on individuals. •Providing exact timing: we understand the importance of providing advance notice for sensory-triggering moments during the pre-match experience. 8/🧵
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@sandiegowavefc Oh this is not really inspiring confidence. I believe survivors. Why not do an investigation?
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1 year
@FunFactsLulu Wait no not the colorful cane online shop?!?! Damn TERFS 🤬
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As such, we will include exact timing for these occurrences in our announcements through our public announcements, allowing fans to prepare accordingly and make informed decisions.  @sandiegowavefc @SD_Sirens 9/🧵
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Worked on some sports accessibility stuff today with the Wave. Hopeful that things continue to be better in the @NWSL but grateful altogether that the @sandiegowavefc let me info-dump about disability and accessibility. #WePlayHere #SportsAreForEveryone
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@bavacado2 @NWSL This is unacceptable. Talk of people and culture in the midst of a toxic workplace? Sigh. As someone who was in a toxic workplace and struggling due to bullying, I believe you and stand with you.
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3 years
I like shopping at my local @vons but my service dog is my medical equipment. And if your MANAGERS think it is okay to try and distract my SD, then how am I supposed to feel safe at your locations?
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1 year
@RamonaQuaxli Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sorry that happened.
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2 years
Seeing the neurologist on 11/11. 😵‍💫 any tips for how to advocate for myself? Seeing a migraine specialist after 25 days of migraine pain. #NEISvoid
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3 years
Should my head hurt when I poop? Probably not. Anyone else have this? #NEISvoid
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1 year
Watching @netflix put Shayne, from Love is Blind and Perfect Match, on these shows where he gets bullied for stimming (rocking back and forth, rubbing his hands, touching his clothes) is really hard as a neurodivergent person. #ActuallyAutistic
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3 years
I’m basically @synapse101 with these. (Jk I can only dream)
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@NDtriplethreat @Saraheboon THIS! I was told once that they reduce or prevent sag. I went from never wearing one to always. Now I’m in a middle ground with sometimes and mostly sports bras because everything else hurts in more ways than one.
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This girl heals so much. I had to call out of work today (I have a very kind boss) because I had several painful flares last night. Now I am being nursed by my four legged pal. #servicedog #NEISvoid #DisabilityTwitter
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@kimkarASHlian @BadtotheBrow I moisturize, foundation, concealer, bake it, contour, stab the patriarchy, brows, then eye make up, bronze, blush, high light, setting spray.
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Slowly becoming a retweet account because the people I follow are much better at phrasing my anger and disgust and all feelings than I am. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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@USARugby Is Michele Kang…the goat of growing the game?
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@Lin_Manuel You’re part of what makes twitter a good place. Thanks Lin ❤️
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@GalPalSports Girma was robbed.
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2 years
@halliesav @pernandez @AutieAdorableMC Profoundly is another way to categorize autism & sub-type people. Asperger’s was another way to categorize low support autistics. It was tied to the “you’re not as bad as the other autistics”.Low support, high support, support needed with XYZ is better usually. In my experience🤷🏻‍♀️
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I feel so shit today. Nauseas. Dizzy on and off. Tummy ache. Bad bowels. Cramps. Fatigued. Lots of gagging and no appetite. 🥲 anyone else suffering today and want to commiserate? Or maybe you’re not and have the spoons to comfort? #NEISvoid
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2 years
@pernandez @AutieAdorableMC Ooo profoundly autistic is fucked up. Just say autistic.
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4 years
Fuck my startle response is so so bad. We have a nice cleaning man at work and he wipes down the door handles because Covid. He just said good morning to me and my heart rate jumped and I almost screamed.
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5 years
@Christinabee99 @QueerXiChisme They should also be able to vote.
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3 years
Calling the #NEISvoid to peep this.
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@carisrianne Smells terfy.
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A quick 🧵: As you may know, I’m #ActuallyAutistic and work as a neurodiversity and disability specialist. @simuliu is a board member of @kulturec whose gala I attended. 1/?
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Hi friends. If a character in a play was autistic, an autistic actor should play that character…right? Please share thoughts about the idea of someone with ASD not playing this character. #ASD #autism #NEISvoid
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@ErinInTheMorn Nope. I’m your dad now. I’m so proud of you, my daughter. ��️
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4 years
Sending a follow up email to an accommodation request is....so not fun. Why do I get the pleasure of panicking about whether or not I can function as a disabled person at my work? Because the onus is always on the person needing the accommodation. #neisvoid
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@CaseyStoney Such grace and wisdom in a time that must be so difficult for you, as I know it has been hard to accept for us as fans. You’re amazing, Stoney. I can’t wait to see what you do from here and will miss you being our head coach.
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3 years
Okay I really channeled @synapse101 today, down to bright colors and food earrings!
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4 years
One thumb touches my wrist. The other doesn’t. My legs & kneesdon’t bow. I can’t touch the floor with my legs together. This disqualifies me from having #eds but my neck still feels like a bobble head. My joints still feel loose. My everything pops and cracks. Help? #NEISvoid
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@Kristance77 Protect Bonmati
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@838_carlisle When LaBonta is right there. When Flint is there. When the NWSL has some good looking midfielders not to mention international Americans
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@SanDiego_Futbol What is the intention, San Diego futbol? To support victims or to get clicks?
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4 years
I have an appointment on the 14th. I’m going to really push my doctor about the placard. I’m so angry. #NEISvoid
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@faithcathmary As a disabled service dog handler, I’m pissed.
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4 years
Y’all. Listen. I finally got my letter from Kaiser for my SD. I advocated and fought and it worked. Today is a win. #NEISvoid
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3 years
@Candy__Walter Depends on the day. I’m either a 2 or an 8.
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@AutisticCallum_ Unknown caller calls? Nope. Any friend calls? If I’m awake, I’ll answer. Surprisingly not averse to spending the spoon for those I love. But it takes a spoon.
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Hello #queer people of the internet. Help me out #theatretwitter and #queertwitter with connecting with people!
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@talilerner Very valid. It is hard to watch us go backwards in these ways.
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3 years
Not much is as humbling as a potty accident. So much shame wrapped up in having a personal toileting issue. 😭😭😭 #NEISvoid
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I do not have the spoons to do the MCAS 24 hour pee test. The allergist won’t give me another test option until I do this 24 hour per collection. I...feel stuck. Help. #NEISvoid
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3 years
@wonder_cripple It earned me a service dog. And she’s amazing.
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@TheNapMinistry Meeeeeeeeeee. Wear masks always ya walking germ incubator! SANITIZE STUFF THIS OFTEN ALWAYS! STOP CROWDING MEEEE
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@GalPalSports AT MINIMUM
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4 years
Dear #NEISvoid I spoke to the geneticist yesterday. He said I have HSD. Which apparently is just hEDS jr. so I’m a zebra now? Next we do a bone density scan, I see an allergist because eating should not cause a rash or diarrhea or my throat to close. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️
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@HamOnWheels To accommodate my physical disabilities, I’d need a custom one. There’s a high barrier of entry there.
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3 years
Anyone else get pulsatile tinnitus? #NEISvoid
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3 years
Okay #TheatreTwitter who can guide me to literature/videos/media, etc on theatre and it’s ties to white supremacy and racism and ableism?
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@FilmUpdates No Zionism pls
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@itsandyactually @PeterAMann @Autistic_Lia Browse menu. Choose. Arrive. Browse menu again. Panic the item I chose is gone. Find it. Relax. Panic when ordering.
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@lefaleah I agree! My service dog loves dogso.
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2 years
@judgerc I urge you to #StopTheShock and ban electric shock torture against disabled people.
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@BlondeHistorian @GuideDogAva My service dog is a black lab and wants to be the burnt croissant in this working dog bakery. She loves to bake!
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I’m a huge Marvel fan. To have my worlds collide like this & find out he’s actually so kind and funny? 🤯 Don’t mind me. I’ll be happy stimming about this for awhile. #kultureball2022 #kultureball #kulturecityball #AutismAdvocate #BenedLife #neurodivergent #DisabledAndHot 3/3
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Ableism at a San Diego Theatre and the premiere of The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth. A 🧵 with emails: 1/?
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Anyone else like…👀👀👀 covid is still here? Because it is.
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“Fairy tales aren’t written for us but we are meant to fight the monsters.” @huntersonprime
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@sandiegofc
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"‘𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤,’ 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙚𝙜𝙤 𝙁𝘾 𝘾𝙀𝙊 𝙏𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙚𝙣𝙣."
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Today I did my first work as a disability consultant for marketing as an independent contractor. I’m so proud of myself. I’m happy. I’m just 😍 #NEISvoid
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@streamys @MrBeast @invisiblepeople @NEXTforAUTISM @MarkRober @jimmykimmel Ew. Why don’t you ask #ActuallyAutistic people to tell you what we need, Mark and Jimmy? Or would you rather be gross and ableist?
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I love #neisvoid ❤️ y’all are the best.
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3 years
Dear @Disney I know I’m not the first person to write this out to you. I know I’m not the first team to mention the desperate need for training, especially when it comes to service dogs. I know this. Yet here I am, writing you a Twitter thread about me and my service dog. 1/?
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@ziplamak No leave her alone. She deserves better than this 🥴
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10 months
@HarshaWalia @WabKinew This^^^. Where is the solidarity with Palestine???
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2 years
How do you ethically run a theatre non profit when you have $600 in the bank for the company? What do we do? How do we pivot? How do we make work or facilitate? I’m at the end of my rope with ideas and the world is on fucking fire. #TheatreTwitter
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