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Table of Contents
Find Me Online #
- Website: Lanie: Faith, Tech, and Advocacy — My writing, advocacy, and projects.
- Email: lanie@lanie.work — The most direct way to reach me.
- Mastodon: @RareBird15@allovertheplace.ca — My main social home base for accessibility advocacy and tech talk.
- LinkedIn: laniecarmelo — Professional networking and published writing.
- Facebook Page: Lanie: Faith, Tech, and Advocacy — Community posts and updates.
- GitHub: RareBird15 — Source code for Everrealm, WordPredictor, and other projects.
- Reddit: Laniebird91 — Disability and tech discussions.
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Communities I Lead #
My advocacy is rooted in the belief that technology should be an act of care. I lead several text-centric communities designed to reduce cognitive load and offer humane alternatives to traditional social media.
Multiple Disabilities Peer Support #
These groups, collectively known as MultAbilities, focus on the unique challenges of navigating overlapping disabilities.
MultAbilities (Slack) #
A working community for people with multiple disabilities and the allies who want to help build with us. This is where MultAbilities Academy is taking shape. Includes Sable, an AI assistant who can answer questions about the project, explain concepts, and help you find what you need.
- Join: MultAbilities on Slack
MultAbilities (GroupMe) #
Our main outpost for people who prefer the simplicity of a linear text stream or SMS-based participation.
- Join: MultAbilities on GroupMe
MultAbilities (Groups.io) #
A structured, low-pressure space for long-form discussion and resource archiving.
MultAbilities (Discord) #
A space for real-time text conversation and community engagement.
- Join: MultAbilities on Discord
Multiple Disabilities Peer to Peer Support Group (Facebook) #
A broad hub for connection and shared community history. This group keeps its original name to maintain its established presence following a community merger.
Educational Advocacy #
Online Education for the Disabled #
A group for discussing and improving accessibility in digital learning environments.
- Platform: Groups.io
- Join: Online Education on Groups.io
Faith-Based Support #
Imago Dei Disability Fellowship #
A dedicated space for Christians with any disability to find peer support and spiritual community.
- Platform: GroupMe (Accessible via App or SMS)
- Join: Imago Dei on GroupMe
Book Time With Me #
I offer three types of appointments. All sessions are conducted over Google Meet.
- Usability Testing Session (60 min, $75) — Moderated accessibility and usability testing for websites, apps, and assistive technology. I’m a blind, multiply disabled screen reader user with professional testing experience.
- Collaboration Call (45 min, free) — For collaborators, partners, researchers, or anyone interested in working together on writing, advocacy, or accessibility projects.
- Community Chat (30 min, free) — A one-on-one conversation for community members, advocates, or anyone who wants to connect.
I live with Non-24 sleep disorder and chronic fatigue, which means my waking hours are unpredictable. I may need to reschedule at the last minute. I’ll always give as much notice as I can, and I appreciate your understanding. If I cancel, I’ll offer the next available slot or work with you to find a time that fits.
Community Philosophy #
Across all these spaces, I prioritize:
- Low Cognitive Load: Predictable systems that don’t overwhelm the nervous system.
- Accessibility First: Tools that are fully navigable via screen readers (specifically NVDA) and keyboard.
- Energy-Based Planning: Workflows that respect limited physical and cognitive energy.