The Ocean & Us Podcast

The wonder of the sea + the need for inclusion in enjoying & saving it! Hosts: minimally-speaking autistic advocate Danny Whitty @leo_in_bloom and @tswhitter.

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Hello Twitter! I'm Danny, director and co-host of The Ocean & Us podcast! I am a minimally-speaking autistic and apraxic man. I am an avid ocean enthusiast & hope to share the wonder of the sea, the need for inclusion in enjoying & saving it, and my own journey. #ActuallyAutistic

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Dear Friends,
This is my Christmas and New Year's message to you.
Love,
Danny

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Dear Friends,

I am wishing all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Wow, I am so full of feelings and memories and ideas; I can’t capture it in words. But I am so absolutely and totally sensing love and hope in the universe.

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@FunFactsLulu Oh my goodness! I am so happy to read this. Thank you so much! I have not been very regular at keeping up with social media but it makes my heart smile to catch up to messages like this!

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@FunFactsLulu @Teesy738 @IASCspells @jordynbzim @endeverstar @gosuperdonnie @AAC_Autistic @DyspraxicHelp4U @DyspraxicIndia @Imanestardust Wow! Thank you for sharing :)

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

This was for SpellX, an event hosted by I-ASC to highlight stories from nonspeaking autistics like me, and there are many amazing videos by my Speller peers posted here: https://t.co/oo5xwJet9h! Be sure to check them out, too :)

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Wow Friends! It has been a busy while! To catch up a bit, here is my video on my recent ocean exploits: https://t.co/R3AIZ1o65T

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Happy birthday to me!

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Dear Friends,
Wow. I am 36 today! It has been the most amazing year. Beyond my still newly accessible words. But I want to express my immense joy for your friendship and support of my astounding journey so far. I am only just beginning!
Love,
Danny

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

@Luka_Fenir @ekverstania Wow! Thank you! I am so thrilled!

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@ekverstania @tswhitter Oh my goodness! I love that you think it was "nourishing"! And thank you for sharing it!

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@ekverstania @tswhitter Wow! I am so happy he was able to realize his dream!

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@ekverstania @tswhitter Wow, thank you! Exactly. I appreciate disability-focused platforms so much, but I also am driven to reach out to other communities to share perspectives!

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Wow! Another tweet from @bonappetit on my essay! I am thrilled!

[Bon Appétit @bonappetit]

"After more than 30 years living in silence, I am so in awe of what is, and what remains, possible." https://t.co/nZyPrZX0Vc

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Please read and enjoy and share! I am so so so proud and thrilled. #ActuallyAutistic

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Wow, Friends! I am now a published author! This is so meaningful to me - Bon Appetit and Food & Wine magazines have been an important source of joy & inspiration for most of my life! I am over the moon to have my story shared in @bonappetit! https://t.co/0lC3vxtNod

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

Access to Spelling to Communicate (how I communicate) and similar methods is generally blocked in public schools. This is a human rights violation. If you are able, please consider helping this family fighting for their son's human rights.

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Friends! The family of a fellow Speller in Canada are in need of help to fight for their son's rights to access his preferred mode of communication in school. Denying this access is a human rights violation. #istandwithnonspeakers

https://t.co/K6YWlhESkk

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

@the_nickens Hi! I answered a previous question of yours in my just-posted Ask Danny for my @leo_in_bloom project. There is another answer at the link that kind of answers your current question. It is a big topic, though!

https://t.co/tamqz8qgKM

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

From my other project!

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Friends! The latest Ask Danny column, with my perspectives on happiness, clouds, autism friendly venues, raising autistic kids, how schools can be a better environment for autistic students, & why we are called "Leo in Bloom"! Thanks for the questions!

https://t.co/ufgFSbRI6c

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

A poem about my father's spirit in my life.

[Danny Whitty, Speller & Friend @dannywithwords]

Today I think of my Papa as I most love to remember him: My best cheerleader! He was so full of vibrant joy and optimism, and so enthusiastic about our little routines.

https://t.co/68gBtXPOFY

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@RaggyElephant @ChiariChey Thank you Friend!

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

@ChiariChey @RaggyElephant Oh wow! I am so thrilled to read this. Thank you so so so much!

[The Ocean & Us Podcast @theoceanandus]

@ThandaKoGyi @mthaw_mm I hope you get it! Happy World Oceans Day hero!

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@melania_guerra *You* are a star!