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October 21, 2026· Neurodiversity

Toward a Relational Ecology: Exploring the Intersections of Panpsychism, Indigenous Wisdom, and Neurodivergent Sensitivities

Core ideas within Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions are deeply reflective of the commonalities found across many human-scale indigenous cultures. A compassionate framework of love as vulnerable, mutual knowing is remarkably compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. Ultimately, everyone wants their experience to be taken seriously. We are embodied spirits, compelled to make sense of…

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October 20, 2026· Special Education

FDA Clears New Biometric Tool to Aid in Autism Diagnosis

Federal regulators have granted regulatory clearance to a new diagnostic aid designed to assist clinicians in the complex process of identifying autism in children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this month that it has cleared Neurora, an innovative tool developed by Argus Cognitive, Inc., which utilizes advanced biometrics to help medical professionals assess…

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October 20, 2026· Assistive Technology

England Grants Disabled Commuters 24/7 Free Bus Travel Starting April 1

Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a major transformation in public transit accessibility and opening up new opportunities for employment and social engagement. Previously, the nationwide concessionary travel scheme restricted free bus passes to off-peak hours on weekdays, specifically…

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October 20, 2026· Neurodiversity

Returning to Human Scale: How Relational Philosophy, Indigenous Wisdom, and Neurodiversity Offer a Path Forward

The core ideas within ancient Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions bear a striking resemblance to the commonalities found across human-scale indigenous cultures throughout history. Modern thinkers and researchers are increasingly exploring how a compassionate framework of love—understood as vulnerable, mutual knowing—is deeply compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. At a time when modern industrialized society…

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October 20, 2026· Assistive Technology

England to Introduce 24/7 Free Bus Travel for Disabled People Starting April 1

Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a major shift in public transit accessibility. Previously, free bus passes were restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays, specifically between 09:30 and 23:00. These legacy time limits frequently created significant barriers for pass…

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October 20, 2026· Special Education

FDA Clears AI-Powered ‘Neurora’ Tool to Assist in Autism Diagnoses

Federal regulators have granted clearance to a new diagnostic aid designed to support clinicians in the identification of autism in children. The tool, known as Neurora, was developed by Argus Cognitive, Inc., and has been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration to assist in informing clinical decisions regarding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for children…

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October 20, 2026· Assistive Technology

England Overhauls Concessionary Travel Scheme to Offer 24/7 Free Bus Passes for Disabled Commuters

Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a major milestone for public transportation equity, workforce participation, and accessibility nationwide. Previously, free bus passes for disabled residents were strictly restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays, specifically limited to the window between…

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October 20, 2026· Neurodiversity

Beyond Homo Economicus: Reimagining Life, Relational Consciousness, and Human-Scale Ecologies of Care

By Jorn Bettin Core ideas within Buddhist and Daoist spiritual traditions are deeply reflective of the commonalities found across many human-scale indigenous cultures. A compassionate frame of love as vulnerable mutual knowing is entirely compatible with a panpsychic relational philosophy. Everyone wants their lived experience to be taken seriously. As embodied spirits, we are compelled…

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October 20, 2026· Special Education

FDA Clears AI-Powered ‘Neurora’ Tool to Assist in Autism Diagnoses

Federal regulators have granted clearance to a new diagnostic aid designed to assist clinicians in the complex process of identifying autism in children. The tool, known as Neurora, was developed by Argus Cognitive, Inc. and received formal authorization from the Food and Drug Administration this month. It is intended to serve as a supportive resource…

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October 20, 2026· Assistive Technology

England’s Disabled Bus Pass Holders to Gain 24/7 Free Travel Starting April 1

Starting April 1, disabled people across England will be able to travel by bus for free at any time of day, marking a major transformation in public transit accessibility. Previously, free bus passes were strictly restricted to off-peak hours on weekdays, specifically between 09:30 and 23:00. This historical limitation created significant logistical and financial barriers…

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