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RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117226113967982260

BOOST FOR REACH PLEASE:

Posted on my SFW. I need to prepare for my upcoming surgery and could use a little help please for transport, meds, and meals, as I'm disabled and under the poverty line. Please boost and help where you can. I appreciate you all♥️(yes, I'm nervous about the next surgery, but determined😁💪🏻)

#surgrry #mutualaid #determined #care #love #hope #fediverse #friends #communitycare #thankyou #grateful

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117226113967982260

BOOST FOR REACH PLEASE:

Posted on my SFW. I need to prepare for my upcoming surgery and could use a little help please for transport, meds, and meals, as I'm disabled and under the poverty line. Please boost and help where you can. I appreciate you all♥️(yes, I'm nervous about the next surgery, but determined😁💪🏻)

#surgrry #mutualaid #determined #care #love #hope #fediverse #friends #communitycare #thankyou #grateful

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117226113967982260

BOOST FOR REACH PLEASE:

Posted on my SFW. I need to prepare for my upcoming surgery and could use a little help please for transport, meds, and meals, as I'm disabled and under the poverty line. Please boost and help where you can. I appreciate you all♥️(yes, I'm nervous about the next surgery, but determined😁💪🏻)

#surgrry #mutualaid #determined #care #love #hope #fediverse #friends #communitycare #thankyou #grateful

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117226113967982260

BOOST FOR REACH PLEASE:

Posted on my SFW. I need to prepare for my upcoming surgery and could use a little help please for transport, meds, and meals, as I'm disabled and under the poverty line. Please boost and help where you can. I appreciate you all♥️(yes, I'm nervous about the next surgery, but determined😁💪🏻)

#surgrry #mutualaid #determined #care #love #hope #fediverse #friends #communitycare #thankyou #grateful

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117226113967982260

BOOST FOR REACH PLEASE:

Posted on my SFW. I need to prepare for my upcoming surgery and could use a little help please for transport, meds, and meals, as I'm disabled and under the poverty line. Please boost and help where you can. I appreciate you all♥️(yes, I'm nervous about the next surgery, but determined😁💪🏻)

#surgrry #mutualaid #determined #care #love #hope #fediverse #friends #communitycare #thankyou #grateful

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RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Thank you! Only $30 to go to meet my goal for food now! Please help me reach it. Boosts are also appreciated♥️

#mutualaid #boost #lgbtqia #communitycare #hope #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #thankful #disabled #chronicillness

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Thank you! Only $30 to go to meet my goal for food now! Please help me reach it. Boosts are also appreciated♥️

#mutualaid #boost #lgbtqia #communitycare #hope #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #thankful #disabled #chronicillness

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Thank you! Only $30 to go to meet my goal for food now! Please help me reach it. Boosts are also appreciated♥️

#mutualaid #boost #lgbtqia #communitycare #hope #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #thankful #disabled #chronicillness

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Thank you! Only $30 to go to meet my goal for food now! Please help me reach it. Boosts are also appreciated♥️

#mutualaid #boost #lgbtqia #communitycare #hope #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #thankful #disabled #chronicillness

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Thank you! Only $30 to go to meet my goal for food now! Please help me reach it. Boosts are also appreciated♥️

#mutualaid #boost #lgbtqia #communitycare #hope #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #thankful #disabled #chronicillness

RE: https://lgbtqia.space/@aceofcosmicspace/117209647785511701

Help out please. Disability and poverty is hard work. Boosts also help for reach. Thank you.

#boostforvisibility #mutualaid @mutual_ayyde @[email protected] @[email protected] #community #care #hope #love #support #trans #lgbtqia #assistance #fediverse #animallover #communitycare

Wow! Kudos to #KindlingCollective for hosting this event! Giving back to those who give so much!

#BelfastME - Kindling Collective Rest and Recharge Fall

October 10, 2026

"About this trip:

Rest and Recharge is an event for folks who take part in #CommunityCare work who are looking for rest and connection.

KC is committed to creating programming that is responsive to our community. We’ve heard from folks who are deep in local community care work that they are exhausted, overwhelmed and struggle to find time to rest. In collaboration with #MCHT , we put together two day events inviting organizers to be with the land and seek rest/play. Join us for the second of these events on October 10th in the Belfast area (specific location provided after registration). #DanielleArroyo and #DaeneKugel will hold this space and offer a guided #NatureWalk and optional #crafting projects. Music and vibes courtesy of Kafari. Lunch will be provided.

Who is a community care worker?

Someone who spends time doing work (for pay or not) that supports the people in our community who need it most. This includes but is not limited to:
- #MutualAid / food delivery / #cooking & shopping for folks / #farming & #FoodSovereignty
- #StreetMedicine
- #Doula / #DeathDoula / #GriefWorker
- #Policy / #advocacy work / #LegalSupport
#CommunityDefense / #documenting law enforcement
- #SocialWork / #CaseManagement
- Community based health care
- #Elders / #KnowledgeHolders / #storytellers "

This event is for Queer / BIPOC participants only!

"Queer events are designed as an affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

BIPOC events are for Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all genders and sexualities. If you’re not BIPOC, do not attend these events!"

Free
25 spots left

FMI and to register:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/events/restandrecharge

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GBLTQEvents #BIPOCEvents #RestAndRecharge #SpendTimeInNature #BuildingCommunity

Wow! Kudos to #KindlingCollective for hosting this event! Giving back to those who give so much!

#BelfastME - Kindling Collective Rest and Recharge Fall

October 10, 2026

"About this trip:

Rest and Recharge is an event for folks who take part in #CommunityCare work who are looking for rest and connection.

KC is committed to creating programming that is responsive to our community. We’ve heard from folks who are deep in local community care work that they are exhausted, overwhelmed and struggle to find time to rest. In collaboration with #MCHT , we put together two day events inviting organizers to be with the land and seek rest/play. Join us for the second of these events on October 10th in the Belfast area (specific location provided after registration). #DanielleArroyo and #DaeneKugel will hold this space and offer a guided #NatureWalk and optional #crafting projects. Music and vibes courtesy of Kafari. Lunch will be provided.

Who is a community care worker?

Someone who spends time doing work (for pay or not) that supports the people in our community who need it most. This includes but is not limited to:
- #MutualAid / food delivery / #cooking & shopping for folks / #farming & #FoodSovereignty
- #StreetMedicine
- #Doula / #DeathDoula / #GriefWorker
- #Policy / #advocacy work / #LegalSupport
#CommunityDefense / #documenting law enforcement
- #SocialWork / #CaseManagement
- Community based health care
- #Elders / #KnowledgeHolders / #storytellers "

This event is for Queer / BIPOC participants only!

"Queer events are designed as an affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

BIPOC events are for Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all genders and sexualities. If you’re not BIPOC, do not attend these events!"

Free
25 spots left

FMI and to register:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/events/restandrecharge

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GBLTQEvents #BIPOCEvents #RestAndRecharge #SpendTimeInNature #BuildingCommunity

Wow! Kudos to #KindlingCollective for hosting this event! Giving back to those who give so much!

#BelfastME - Kindling Collective Rest and Recharge Fall

October 10, 2026

"About this trip:

Rest and Recharge is an event for folks who take part in #CommunityCare work who are looking for rest and connection.

KC is committed to creating programming that is responsive to our community. We’ve heard from folks who are deep in local community care work that they are exhausted, overwhelmed and struggle to find time to rest. In collaboration with #MCHT , we put together two day events inviting organizers to be with the land and seek rest/play. Join us for the second of these events on October 10th in the Belfast area (specific location provided after registration). #DanielleArroyo and #DaeneKugel will hold this space and offer a guided #NatureWalk and optional #crafting projects. Music and vibes courtesy of Kafari. Lunch will be provided.

Who is a community care worker?

Someone who spends time doing work (for pay or not) that supports the people in our community who need it most. This includes but is not limited to:
- #MutualAid / food delivery / #cooking & shopping for folks / #farming & #FoodSovereignty
- #StreetMedicine
- #Doula / #DeathDoula / #GriefWorker
- #Policy / #advocacy work / #LegalSupport
#CommunityDefense / #documenting law enforcement
- #SocialWork / #CaseManagement
- Community based health care
- #Elders / #KnowledgeHolders / #storytellers "

This event is for Queer / BIPOC participants only!

"Queer events are designed as an affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

BIPOC events are for Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all genders and sexualities. If you’re not BIPOC, do not attend these events!"

Free
25 spots left

FMI and to register:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/events/restandrecharge

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GBLTQEvents #BIPOCEvents #RestAndRecharge #SpendTimeInNature #BuildingCommunity

Wow! Kudos to #KindlingCollective for hosting this event! Giving back to those who give so much!

#BelfastME - Kindling Collective Rest and Recharge Fall

October 10, 2026

"About this trip:

Rest and Recharge is an event for folks who take part in #CommunityCare work who are looking for rest and connection.

KC is committed to creating programming that is responsive to our community. We’ve heard from folks who are deep in local community care work that they are exhausted, overwhelmed and struggle to find time to rest. In collaboration with #MCHT , we put together two day events inviting organizers to be with the land and seek rest/play. Join us for the second of these events on October 10th in the Belfast area (specific location provided after registration). #DanielleArroyo and #DaeneKugel will hold this space and offer a guided #NatureWalk and optional #crafting projects. Music and vibes courtesy of Kafari. Lunch will be provided.

Who is a community care worker?

Someone who spends time doing work (for pay or not) that supports the people in our community who need it most. This includes but is not limited to:
- #MutualAid / food delivery / #cooking & shopping for folks / #farming & #FoodSovereignty
- #StreetMedicine
- #Doula / #DeathDoula / #GriefWorker
- #Policy / #advocacy work / #LegalSupport
#CommunityDefense / #documenting law enforcement
- #SocialWork / #CaseManagement
- Community based health care
- #Elders / #KnowledgeHolders / #storytellers "

This event is for Queer / BIPOC participants only!

"Queer events are designed as an affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

BIPOC events are for Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all genders and sexualities. If you’re not BIPOC, do not attend these events!"

Free
25 spots left

FMI and to register:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/events/restandrecharge

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GBLTQEvents #BIPOCEvents #RestAndRecharge #SpendTimeInNature #BuildingCommunity

Wow! Kudos to #KindlingCollective for hosting this event! Giving back to those who give so much!

#BelfastME - Kindling Collective Rest and Recharge Fall

October 10, 2026

"About this trip:

Rest and Recharge is an event for folks who take part in #CommunityCare work who are looking for rest and connection.

KC is committed to creating programming that is responsive to our community. We’ve heard from folks who are deep in local community care work that they are exhausted, overwhelmed and struggle to find time to rest. In collaboration with #MCHT , we put together two day events inviting organizers to be with the land and seek rest/play. Join us for the second of these events on October 10th in the Belfast area (specific location provided after registration). #DanielleArroyo and #DaeneKugel will hold this space and offer a guided #NatureWalk and optional #crafting projects. Music and vibes courtesy of Kafari. Lunch will be provided.

Who is a community care worker?

Someone who spends time doing work (for pay or not) that supports the people in our community who need it most. This includes but is not limited to:
- #MutualAid / food delivery / #cooking & shopping for folks / #farming & #FoodSovereignty
- #StreetMedicine
- #Doula / #DeathDoula / #GriefWorker
- #Policy / #advocacy work / #LegalSupport
#CommunityDefense / #documenting law enforcement
- #SocialWork / #CaseManagement
- Community based health care
- #Elders / #KnowledgeHolders / #storytellers "

This event is for Queer / BIPOC participants only!

"Queer events are designed as an affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

BIPOC events are for Black, Indigenous, and people of color of all genders and sexualities. If you’re not BIPOC, do not attend these events!"

Free
25 spots left

FMI and to register:
https://www.kindlingcollective.org/events/restandrecharge

#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #GBLTQEvents #BIPOCEvents #RestAndRecharge #SpendTimeInNature #BuildingCommunity

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Toadlyturtle/117184875002822240

This is now PAST DUE!!!

#SupportDisabledArtists #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #EmergencyHelpNeeded #EmergencyMutualAid #HelpFolksLive2026 #Traumasurvivor #Cptsd #Poverty #CommunitySupport #CommunityCare #Disability #IndigenousMutualAid #DisabilityMutualAid #EmergencyCrowdfund

Be around people who are good for your mental health.
#motivation #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #hope #ymhc #communitycare #kindness #selfcare #wellbeing

Ein Ort, der Sicherheit schafft und Menschen stärkt, die sonst oft unsichtbar bleiben.
Wer die Arbeit unterstützen möchte, findet alle Infos hier:
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https://pridehousebsh.framer.website/

#PrideHouseBSH #QueerSouth #CommunityCare #DEfeiertTLVpride #IsraelPride

Applications are open for the upcoming annual #VictoriaBC #Anarchist #BookFair ✌️
Please check out the website & apply if you're interested in being a part of this year's event!

https://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/

#VancouverIsland #VanIsle #ConnectWithComrades #Allyship #AnarchistNetwork #Antifascist #CommunityBuilding #CommunityEvent #CommunityConnecting #CommunityCare #Solidarity #CommunityEducation #Grassroots #YYJ

Honor. Respect. Remember. 🕯️

🌅Today, on a beautiful day, I attended Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia’s 5‑year public memorial for the first time. Grateful to meet his family, friends, and officers from Worcester Police and surrounding departments.

🗣️ Hear Chief Paul Saucier speak of Manny’s integrity, service, and sacrifice.
Support the Manny 267 Foundation: https://267foundation.org

#hero #lawenforcement #Manny267 #267Foundation #WorcesterPolice #NeverForget #police #memorial #Worcester #Communitycare #latinos

Spicy Mango Matcha Latte ist schon ziemlich geil.

Genau diesen Vibe brauche ich gerade, denn ich habe beschlossen, es bis Anfang Mai etwas ruhiger angehen zu lassen.⬇️

#CripTime #Ableism #Selfcare #MadPride #Widerstand #Intersektionalität #Leistungsdruck #SpoonieLife #CommunityCare #SlowLife #Drinks

Slideshow from today

Punk rock version is on YouTube.
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/ntxcELf-sHA

#VictoriaBC #Antifascist #Decolonization #CommunityConnecting #CommunityCare #CommunityBuilding #PeopleHelpingPeople #AntiCapitalist #BeTheChange #CommunityBuilders #nonprofits #Anarchists #AntiRacism #AntiAbleism #CollectiveAction #CommunityCollectives #VancouverIsland #diversity #inclusion #CovidSafety #MasksSolidarity

#Grassroots engagement to build up a stronger, localized, #MutualAssistance network.

#VictoriaBC #Antifascist #Decolonization #CommunityConnecting #CommunityCare #CommunityBuilding #PeopleHelpingPeople #AntiCapitalist #BeTheChange #CommunityBuilders #nonprofits #Anarchists #AntiRacism #AntiAbleism #CollectiveAction #CommunityCollectives #VancouverIsland #diversity #inclusion

#News #Breaking #Journalism #HumanRights #SocialJustice #GlobalSolidarity #MutualAidNetwork #EmergencyRelief #Activism #CommunityCare #USA #Europe #WorldNews #PovertyAwareness #SurvivorStory

For a piece about self-care and community care, I’m looking to talk to folks involved in local activism and community organising about how self-care can’t save us from fascism – but community support and getting involved in local organising *might* be able to.

If this is you and you’re up for answering some questions for me, please drop me an email at [email protected]!

(And if this isn't you, please boost this post!)

#JournoRequest #SelfCare #CommunityCare

Dreamspace Lantern for 2/2/2026: Embrace Resistance: Every Act Matters

https://dreamspacestudio.net/dreamspace-lantern-for-2-2-2026-embrace-resistance-every-act-matters/

I haven’t been as productive as I’d like today, despite the early start to my day.

But human value shouldn’t be measured in dollars, stuff, or output.

Take care of yourselves and your loved ones today, and every day ❤️

#MentalHealth #SelfCare #YouAreNotYourJob #communityCare #AdventureAdjacent

Vor einer Woche durfte ich in Zusammenarbeit mit Lambda den Workshop "Queer, behindert, begehrbar?! – Ein Raum für uns" im Sub veranstalten.⬇️

#QueerDisabledProud #Intersectionality #CommunityCare #CommunitySupport #LGBTQIA #Queer #DisabledAndProud #SafeSpacesMatter #SafeSpace #QueerMunich #SubMuenchen #München #Lambda #Empowerment #QueerAndDisabled #Inklusion #Inkluencer #Inclusion #Diversity #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Behinderung

@Toadlyturtle @mutualaid @MutualAidNet @anarchomutual @mutual_aid #MutualAid #mutualsupport #directaid #directsupport #communitycare #Communalism #communism #anarchism #anarchocommunism #libertariansocialism #kropotkin #marxism #decolonial #decolonialism #decolonize

@Toadlyturtle @mutualaid @MutualAidNet @anarchomutual @mutual_aid #MutualAid #mutualsupport #directaid #directsupport #communitycare #Communalism #communism #anarchism #anarchocommunism #libertariansocialism #kropotkin #marxism #decolonial #decolonialism #decolonize

@Toadlyturtle @mutualaid @MutualAidNet @anarchomutual @mutual_aid #MutualAid #mutualsupport #directaid #directsupport #communitycare #Communalism #communism #anarchism #anarchocommunism #libertariansocialism #kropotkin #marxism #decolonial #decolonialism #decolonize

@Toadlyturtle @mutualaid @MutualAidNet @anarchomutual @mutual_aid #MutualAid #mutualsupport #directaid #directsupport #communitycare #Communalism #communism #anarchism #anarchocommunism #libertariansocialism #kropotkin #marxism #decolonial #decolonialism #decolonize

Put your masks on.
Covid cautious N95 masks collage 😷⚕️

#BCHealth #BCMedical #BCpoli #MaskUpSaveLives #WearAMask #MasksSolidarity #PutAMaskOn #portraits #CovidIsNotOver #CovidSafety #AsianMastodon #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #CovidKills #SelfPortrait #CovidDisables #ZeroCovid #CommunitySafety #FireBonnieHenry #HippocraticOath #Medical #Healthcare #CovidInformed #BCCovid #Saanich #YYJ #VictoriaBC #BCNDP #VancouverIsland #BCNewDeathParty #AntiFascist #FreePalestine #Activist #selfies #PeopleWithDisabilities

En route to pharmacy to pickup prescription refills. A #SelfPortrait in the car.

#MaskUpSaveLives #WearAMask #MasksSolidarity #PutAMaskOn #CovidIsNotOver #CovidSafety #BCHealth #FireBonnieHenry #BCpoli #Covid #ZeroCovid #CommunitySafety #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #CovidKills #CovidDisables #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #StopEugenics #DisabledLivesMatter #PeopleWithDisabilities #AsianMastodon #BWphoto #monochrome #selfie

This is why a sense of community is so important!! #MutualAidSavesLives

https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/dayton-man-arrested-after-giving-food-to-homeless-without-a-permit-some-say-city-law-criminalizes-charity

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/30/legal-risks-helping-homeless-churches-dads-place

#Poverty #CommunityCare
#HomelessLivesMatter
#HomelessnessIsNowaCrime

Ugly laws will be enforced in Louisville. Medical masks will be allowed at “police discretion”.

Police chief says: “We do have to look at behavior of person, what they're doing at time, those kinds of things."

I have a disability that makes me LOOK nervous. I “appear” like I could be doing something wrong. As a result these bans terrify me.

Disabled people have been begging others to mask for years because we were afraid of this exact outcome.

Failure to normalize masking means those of us who NEED to wear them are seen as outliers. Deviants. Possibly criminals. There’s a target on our back.

Medical exemptions are not the answer - they leave too many people behind.

Everyone should have the right to protect themselves from a deadly & disabling virus. Whether already disabled or not.

Banning masks and then saying that the police will determine who is “legit” in wearing one based on their overall behaviour? Its terrifying.

This is exactly HOW profiling occurs. These bans will disproportionately impact marginalized individuals and people of colour.

They could also impact someone with a condition like mine. I’m immune compromised and high risk for Covid complications - so I ALWAYS wear a fitted respirator when I’m outside my home.

I also have dysautonomia - a literal malfunctioning of my autonomic nervous system.

If I’m upright - I “look” nervous. I’m sweaty, shaky, twitchy and sometimes wobbling. I’ve been accused of being drunk in public on MANY occasions.

It’s not my fault - Dysautonomia means I can’t regulate my blood pressure, heart rate, sweating & even pupil dilation.

The things that cops are trained to look for and consider “suspicious” are all symptoms of my disease.

In the past - the worst thing I had to worry about was being accused of public drunkenness. Even THAT was scary for me.

Mask bans mean I could be arrested and charged with a crime. Just for trying to keep myself & others safe.

I tell this story to encourage others to speak up against mask bans. To mask up in solidarity and help us normalize them so they will be harder to ban.

To encourage people to stop assuming if you have a “legitimate medical reason” you won’t have to worry. We DO worry.

We need less judgement, assumptions and gaslighting and more allies. These laws are dangerous. They will lead to more death, disability AND division.

Many of us have difficulty convincing HCWs of our illnesses - what hope do we have with police?

Please - if you CAN mask - now is the time. You don’t have to wait for a mandate or permission. You can choose to say “enough is enough” & be part of the solution. Break chains of transmission. Protect the vulnerable. Don’t allow government to decide who is & isn’t expendable.

We all have power and agency and can choose to do the right thing. We don’t have to sit idly by and accept repeated covid infections & exclusion of disabled people from public life.

Let’s work together and stop these bans before it’s too late.

https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-police-chief-clarifies-enforcement-of-anti-mask-ordinance-after-community-concerns/article_bdd6c686-80f2-11ef-9cc6-2b975b47af23.html

#CovidIsAirborne #CovidCautious #CovidIsNotOver #CleanAir #WearaMask #Disability #LongCovid #Ableism #Denial #CleanAir #Pandemic #PublicHealth #InfectionControl #Eugenics #SafeHealthcare #N95 #Respirators #MasksWork #MaskUp #Spoonie #Discrimination #Dysautonomia #mecfs #pots #mcas #communitycare #wearamask #chronicillness #keepmasksinhealthcare #MaskBans #NoMaskBans #UglyLaws

I called EMS once and police showed up before paramedics (paramedics were busy).

The first thing they said? “You don’t look sick.”

They waited for paramedics who took me to hospital - but that initial response stuck with me.

It’s why mask bans are dangerous. Police aren’t trained to make medical decisions. They shouldn’t be the ones deciding who can and can’t legally wear a mask.

Many illnesses are invisible - you wouldn’t KNOW we’re disabled to look at us.

Most of us have experienced gaslighting from friends, family and even doctors - people are quick to judge and decide you’re “not that sick.”

So are we really expected to risk criminal charges by wearing a respirator & just HOPE police will believe we truly “need it”?

Not to mention that medical exemptions leave behind anyone who wants to mask to protect and preserve their health - as well as caregivers and family of disabled people.

We rely on them to keep us safe - we NEED them masking in public.

I sincerely hope more people join the fight against mask bans soon - because if we don’t fight against them - more cities and states will pass them and more people will suffer.

A good respirator is excellent protection against covid & other illnesses.

We shouldn’t be further excluding disabled and high risk people from public - but that’s exactly what these ugly laws do.

Call your elected officials - tell them medical masks can not and should not be banned.

Don’t embrace escalating fascism and eugenics just because you don’t think it will impact you.

Don’t celebrate it because you hold a grudge about mask mandates.

It won’t stop with disabled people. Help us now & your future self will thank you.

My full article on mask bans, medical exemptions and how we’re witnessing (and even welcoming) escalating eugenics and fascism: https://www.disabledginger.com/p/we-are-witnessing-real-time-eugenics

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Judge dismissed lawsuit filed by Disability Rights New York on behalf of two disabled individuals opposing Nassau County mask ban.

Reason? “There’s a medical exemption - you’ll be fine.”

If they thought they would be “fine” we wouldn’t need lawsuits!

This belies logic. We all know that not everyone will be considered “legit enough” to be masking. It’s not right to allow law enforcement to determine who can and can’t wear a mask.

This will also give police yet another reason to stop and harass people of colour.

For more on mask bans and why medical exemptions are NOT the answer: https://www.disabledginger.com/p/nassau-county-ny-makes-masking-illegal

Original news article on the lawsuit https://apnews.com/article/mask-ban-long-island-new-york-78dc727b3fe212014ef4371f3ad07417

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When I was a little kid - I knew I was “different”. I didn’t know WHY - but I didn’t want to play with other kids. I begged my parents not to make me do sports, gym or extra-curricular activities. I spent weekends sleeping instead of going to parties or watching Saturday morning cartoons.

Kids who develop chronic illness or disability early in life won’t necessarily KNOW they’re sick. They’re just learning how to express themselves - and if the symptoms started young they can’t possibly know it’s not “normal.” All too often they’re pushed to do things that are harmful to them - because adults assume they’re faking or attention seeking.

In my case it turned out I had vEDS - the most severe form of Ehlers Danlos syndrome. Which is why I was in pain all the time. Why I was constantly injured, sick and exhausted.

I didn’t even realize I was sick until university - living with other kids my age was a shocking wake up call. Seeing what they could do versus what I could do made abundantly obvious that my “different” was actually some sort of serious health challenge.

It took almost two more decades to finally get diagnosed.

I wrote about my struggles to realize I was disabled in a personal essay about libraries. It might sound strange - but my local public library became my safe haven. It’s where I went to rest, recharge and avoid bullying and judgement. Books never let me down and they helped me explore life in a safe and accessible manner.

What a gift that was: https://www.disabledginger.com/p/libraries-my-safe-haven-as-a-chronically

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Disabled and high risk people aren’t safe anywhere because of people & stories like this one.

Even those who know & love someone vulnerable refuse to take precautions.

They don’t isolate or mask when they’re sick. They’re knowingly exposing vulnerable people and don’t care.

Perhaps the most frustrating part is that sometimes - in a very blue moon - a person will recognize and be grateful they didn’t expose YOU. If it’s someone who knows and loves you they will express relief that they didn’t get you sick.

But they can’t extend that compassion to anyone else in society. They act as if YOU are the only vulnerable person in the world.

https://www.disabledginger.com/p/covid-4-years-in

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Why do we undervalue the lives of disabled people so much? Why do we expect them to survive on a disability benefit that keeps them below poverty line - especially when being chronically ill drives expenses up? I spoke to a friend about this & was shocked by the response.

We were discussing CERB - the Canadian emergency payment people received if they were laid off due to Covid shutdowns. I mentioned it felt unreasonable that it paid almost double what people on disability receive.

This friend informed me that working people expect to be able to live off what they make - and therefore if they’re unable to work they “deserve” more money. Disabled people however need to learn to “budget” for their new circumstances and “do more with less.”

I tried to point out that no one “plans” a disability. The suddenness of it is no different than being laid off from work. They were speaking as though all disabled people know they’re going to be disabled & therefore should be planning to live on less for their entire lives.

I pointed out that with a lay off - the impacted person at least has a chance to try and find alternate work/income. With disability you are PROHIBITED from earning any additional money and (if your disability is permanent) you won’t ever be able to work again.

That is a far more precarious financial situation and yet for some reason - disability payments are almost half what people on CERB received. And my temporarily abled friend saw absolutely nothing wrong with that.

This friend also seemed to think all disability was permanent. I explained that sometimes people are temporarily disabled due to surgery or an accident etc. Apparently they felt those people deserved the same as a “working person” but the permanently disabled deserved less.

My final argument was that being disabled tends to come with a lot more expenses because being sick costs a lot of money. Many disabilities require specific accommodations, special diets, expensive medications, mobility aids etc.

Their reply was that disabled people have to budget accordingly and not be the government or the taxpayers problem. I informed them that you can’t get blood from a stone & that it’s impossible to live on $1100 a month - especially when sick.

“Survival of the fittest” was the response I received. That disabled people should consider themselves “lucky” to get anything and not be a burden on those who are still economically active. 1/2

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