A Link to the Spoons is a disability-centered blog and educational site written by multiply disabled partners Sydney (they/themme) and Chris (he/him), with a focus on advocacy, accessibility, decolonization, sharing resources, and connecting Community. 

No matter where you’re at in your disability adventure -whether you’re just starting out and are still learning the ropes, or have leveled up to being a pro at battling systemic barriers- this space is for you. Our quest is to help disabled folx connect, share stories of our thoughts and experiences, and provide resources for Community members to use for their own self-advocacy; all with a bit of nerdy flair, naturally. We believe that knowledge is power, gatekeeping is for trolls, and sharing is what strengthens Community. 

While our website is dedicated to serving and connecting the Disabled Community, we also welcome parents and guardians of disabled children, family members and friends, support workers and caregivers, medical professionals, educators of every level, allies, and beyond into this space to learn and effectively support the disabled people in your life. It is of great importance to be conscious of the intersectionality that disability has with every other minority, so we are deeply committed to ensuring this is a safe space for ALL marginalized people. 

Even though the ALTTS website is newly up and running, it has been in the works for nearly two years as a way to transition more personal/detailed content and art away from larger social media platforms that exploit and steal from disabled artists and content creators. Our FB page had over 6,700 wonderful followers, and we’re very much looking forward to growing our Community here. 

The two of us are elated that you’ve stopped by our website, and truly hope you’ve found value in our content during your visit.

Our Stories

Sydney (they/themme):

A longtime complex patient and frequent flyer of medical facilities, Sydney is no stranger to the U.S. Medical System. Having multiple disabilities has helped them to understand the various aspects of healthcare and patient advocacy, accessibility, disability rights laws, requesting accommodations, and much more.

Chris (he/him):

Partner to Sydney, and late-diagnosed AuDHDer with multiple physical disabilities to boot. When he’s not hard at work in the HVAC industry, he’s learning the ins and outs of disability rights and self advocacy, while assisting Sydney with medical appointments, service dog training, and brainstorming.