I have recently read and contributed to the thread on neuro diversity. It has caused me concern that some members have felt that some of the negative content as made them wish to leave the list. In some cases people actually have. I agree with Ali in her sentiments 'we should begin to address ways of supporting all different groups within the disability movement and find a positive way forward.' I apreciate this list is viewed around the world, but this is the European Year of Disabled Persons and we should be working together to promote this and the commonalities that effect disabled people. Academics disabled and non-disabled,disabled people, self defined or otherwise.Let's disemminate the positive, research and policies that empower disabled people. Yes, I'm an idealist too. Any comments... Best Wishes Sarah ________________End of message______________________ Archives and tools for the Disability-Research Discussion List are now located at: www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html You can JOIN or LEAVE the list from this web page.