Here's the video of my #ITAKOM conference presentation, "Expanding the Creative Potentials of Human Neurodiversity."

Delivered virtually from the comfort of my home in California on March 13 (the conference was in Scotland).

#ITAKOM23 #neurodiversity #neuroqueer #neurodivergent #queer #creativity #psychology #transformation #neurocosmopolitanism #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

https://youtu.be/AOITXkj5bqM

The official conference hashtag is now #itakom (which I’m typing in lowercase to reduce the burden on screenreader users)

#itakom_conf (old official hashtag)
#itakom23 (also seen)

I thought the site was up for a minute, but when I try to log in, I just get a screed of WordPress errors (in the synclogic plugin, whatever that is) 🙄

#itakom_conf #itakom #itakom23

There’s just been a note posted to the conference app telling us about the breakout sessions starting at 09:40

Slightly disappointed to read that microphones will be available in the rooms for people who find the app inaccessible 🎤

Good in one way, but (a) it disadvantages online attendees, and (b) I just bet it will be abused by privileged white men (of the ‘more of a comment than a question’ variety) who won’t be able to resist grandstanding! 🙄

I had been hoping to attend the ‘Introduction to neurodiversity’ session, chaired by Amy Pearson, with @SueReviews and Robert Chapman speaking

But as I haven’t left home yet, and the conference’s online platform is still down, I’ll probably have to watch the recording later

#itakom_conf #itakom #itakom23

The ITAKOM site is now giving an error message saying that it can’t cope

The organisers have also just acknowledged the problem via the conference app:

‘Our apologies to online delegates for the problems we are experiencing; we are working hard to get the event back online. All presentations will be available for up to 90 days after the event, so you need not miss anything, although we appreciate that being online in the moment is what most of you would really like. More updates as soon as possible. Thanks, and regards from the ITAKOM team.’

Hmm. These things happen, I suppose, but still …

#itakom_conf #itakom #itakom23

From glancing at the … ahem … tweets shared in the ITAKOM app, it looks as though online conference participants are having trouble connecting (it’s not just me)

I have trouble connecting with *reality* at such an early hour, so thought I might try streaming the first session I want to see, before heading to the venue

No luck yet sadly! (Could still make it in-person if I rush, but I’d rather not – it’s also a rainy day, unlike yesterday, which was lovely)

#itakom_conf #itakom #itakom23

Given the lack of engagement with my toots about the imminent ITAKOM (It Takes All Kinds of Minds) conference, I assume my posts aren’t reaching the relevant people

And if any other people are using the conference hashtag, they’re doing it from a part of the fediverse that I can’t currently get to from neurodifferent.me (of all places)

This makes me less inclined to bother live-tooting from the conference – something I’ve often tried to do at other conferences I’ve been to

In general I’m glad I’m not on Twitter any more, but I do feel I’m missing out at the moment

#itakom_conf #itakom #itakom23

RT @tennant_alice@twitter.com

😃 Flights and digs booked for @ITAKOM_CONF@twitter.com! Didn't think I'd get the opportunity to attend, so thanks to those who have helped. First time I'll fly with my wheelchair, tips welcome. ✈️👩‍🦼
#ITAKOM23 #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD #Dyslexia #Inclusion #accessibility