Autism and neurodivergent rights seem to be making an impact on our daily lives, with more emphasis on inclusion and recognition of differences. On the ground, things look very different. Autistic author Jorik Mol shares his assessment of current issues for neurodivergent communities in the Anglosphere, placing autistic rights in the context of renewed enthusiasm for eugenics in the 21st century.
FREE SEMINAR DECEMBER 4, 2025: Names are more than just identifiers; they carry the weight of identity, culture, and resilience. In this conversation between Javeria K. Shah and Dr. Chris McAuley, they will explore the profound ways in which names shape personal and collective realities while navigating cultural and systemic power dynamics.
It is difficult to be optimistic when extremism has gained a stranglehold on the U.S. government while the mainstream media persists in normalizing the political insanity we are witnessing. But Dolores Huerta’s words and actions are an uplifting exhortation to keep on pushing ahead in the movement for universal human rights.
Lived Places Publishing author Brighid O’Shaughnessy was interviewed on the “Aging with Purpose and Passion” Podcast, talking about the unforeseen parenting journey of adopting a toddler from Haiti as a single woman. Her insights dismantle the fairy tale of adoption as a simple fix and reveal what true healing takes – for children, families, and systems.
FREE SEMINAR OCTOBER 16, 2025: In this conversation between Jessye DeSilva and Seutaʻafili Dr. Patrick Thomsen, they discuss how memoir and storytelling help us revisit and repair the stories we tell ourselves and others, with a focus on how trans experiences of authenticity emerge.
Lived Places Publishing author Stephanie Levin was interviewed about her book, Picking Up the Pieces on the “Demand and Disrupt” Podcast.
In Tara Goldstein’s biography of her aunt Léa Roback, she uses a writing approach called story merging, where she recounts how her aunt’s activism influenced her own educational and theatre activism.
FREE SEMINAR AUG 7, 2025: In this conversation between Anne Cecil and Dr. Reham El-Morally, they discuss the practice-based pedagogy of starting with current trends and deconstructing their influences – not only to build connections between the past and present but also to encourage students to reflect on how historical cycles, subcultures, and innovations influence contemporary identities and cultural narratives.
Although adaptivewear is a formally recognized category of clothing, it is not given much attention in fashion education programs. Adaptive clothing is often presented as a separate category and is not integrated into mainstream fashion assignments and educational collections. This can lead to a sense of separation that limits the visibility of adaptive clothing as a design and production opportunity for students.
FREE SEMINAR JULY 17, 2025: In this conversation between Dr. David B. Green Jr. and Seutaʻafili Dr. Patrick Thomsen, they discuss the intersection of identity, music, acceptance, and resistance through the life course from childhood to adulthood.