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  1. Here’s why it’s important that #autism is considered a disability. When I applied for both #PWD and the #DTC when I became an adult, only PWD approved me and the DTC rejected me, as they said being autistic is not a disability despite the fact it very much is a disability to me, as it can make communicating challenging for me. Fast forward 8 years later, and I was diagnosed as a type 1 #diabetic, which the DTC considers as automatic approval criteria, so I applied again and this time, I got approved. The thing is, while #diabetes can be a disability for many especially with difficult to control #glucose as well as the financial cost with all the supplies and #insulin needed to manage it, I’ve not found it anywhere near as disabling to me yet compared to being autistic. So if #type1diabetes automatically gets you on the DTC, why is being #autistic not considered a disability despite the fact it’s prevented me from getting a job to financially support myself? This is very much why I am against it when advocates claim autism isn’t a disability, or when people try to replace the term with something like “#diverseabilities”. Because a #disability is after all something that prevents you from doing something, and the term reflects that accurately. #disabled

  2. Here’s why it’s important that #autism is considered a disability. When I applied for both #PWD and the #DTC when I became an adult, only PWD approved me and the DTC rejected me, as they said being autistic is not a disability despite the fact it very much is a disability to me, as it can make communicating challenging for me. Fast forward 8 years later, and I was diagnosed as a type 1 #diabetic, which the DTC considers as automatic approval criteria, so I applied again and this time, I got approved. The thing is, while #diabetes can be a disability for many especially with difficult to control #glucose as well as the financial cost with all the supplies and #insulin needed to manage it, I’ve not found it anywhere near as disabling to me yet compared to being autistic. So if #type1diabetes automatically gets you on the DTC, why is being #autistic not considered a disability despite the fact it’s prevented me from getting a job to financially support myself? This is very much why I am against it when advocates claim autism isn’t a disability, or when people try to replace the term with something like “#diverseabilities”. Because a #disability is after all something that prevents you from doing something, and the term reflects that accurately. #disabled

  3. 💫 August MA Request 💫
    $550 needed to cover: 2 co pays, food, meds, phone bill, transport and hygiene.

    As of Aug 10th: $400/$550

    Remaining:
    $0/$50 - co pay due 8/20
    $0/$50 - phone due 8/21
    $0/$30 - ⛽ gas due asap
    $0/$20 - hygiene due asap

    Thank you, anything helps. 💕

    #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #helpfolkslive2026 #disabled #spoonie #lgbtq #kofi #crowdfunding #gofundme #directaid #queer #diabetic #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @disability @lgbtq

  4. 💫 August MA Request 💫
    $550 needed to cover: 2 co pays, food, meds, phone bill, transport and hygiene.

    As of Aug 10th: $400/$550

    Remaining:
    $0/$50 - co pay due 8/20
    $0/$50 - phone due 8/21
    $0/$30 - ⛽ gas due asap
    $0/$20 - hygiene due asap

    Thank you, anything helps. 💕

    #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #helpfolkslive2026 #disabled #spoonie #lgbtq #kofi #crowdfunding #gofundme #directaid #queer #diabetic #poverty @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices @disability @lgbtq

  5. I had no room for tags

    Im getting so tired friends. Im trying to maintain a neutral mindset at least, opposed to negative or complaining. Its just genuinely so stressful when you don't know when, how, or IF any relief will come.

    It was supposed to be a rest day because tomorrow im out of the house
    Sigh

    #mutualaid
    #helpfolkslive2026 #directaid #diabetic #disabled #DisabilityCrowdfund #disabledMa #urgentmutualaid

  6. Data is fucking beautiful

    As a T2
    #Diabetic I run a #CGM on #xdrip -> #Nightscout -> #N8n -> #Claude for analysis and breakdown of my blood sugar control over the span of several months documented every 5 minutes

    ​:nkoDrool:​ thats so cool and useful to me ​:kyuClap:​
    ​:PeepoNerd:​

  7. Stalled 5 days now🆘️
    $270 needed for July⚠️

    Im a disabled lesbian unable to work bc disabilities + chronic illnesses/pain. I live 26% below the poverty line. Anything helps truly

    Breakdown:
    $150 - food for july
    $100 - 2 co pays
    $50 - july phone bill

    Thank you!
    V: d_fay
    P: peach77

    #urgent #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #disabled #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityCrowdfund #mentalhealth #poverty #diabetic #helpfolkslive2026 @[email protected] @[email protected] #lgbtq #queer
    @disabledvoices

  8. Stalled 5 days now🆘️
    $270 needed for July⚠️

    Im a disabled lesbian unable to work bc disabilities + chronic illnesses/pain. I live 26% below the poverty line. Anything helps truly

    Breakdown:
    $150 - food for july
    $100 - 2 co pays
    $50 - july phone bill

    Thank you!
    V: d_fay
    P: peach77

    #urgent #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #disabled #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityCrowdfund #mentalhealth #poverty #diabetic #helpfolkslive2026 @[email protected] @[email protected] #lgbtq #queer
    @disabledvoices

  9. Ooh, I could have a warm chocolate muffin with good vanilla ice-cream and fresh berries for breakfast... that would be amazing.

    Or...

    *pours a bowl of rolled oats*

    😕

    #Food #disability #diabetic

  10. Ooh, I could have a warm chocolate muffin with good vanilla ice-cream and fresh berries for breakfast... that would be amazing.

    Or...

    *pours a bowl of rolled oats*

    😕

    #Food #disability #diabetic

  11. URGENT/STALLED⚠️

    -$80/$100 for meds 7/1
    -$0/$40 for food asap
    (Total: $50 in 8 hours)

    Help a disabled lesbian, who lives 26% BELOW the pov line/cant work SURVIVE the rest of pride month! 🏳️‍🌈

    Even $5 is a huge help
    Thank u for anything

    V: d_fay | P: peach77
    K: ko-fi.com/ellespeaks

    #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #helpfolkslive2026 #disabled #lgbtq #kofi #gofundme #directaid #queer #diabetic #poverty
    @[email protected]
    @disabledvoices @lgbtq @[email protected]

  12. asking for #advice again, sorry.

    i'm now officially #diabetic (type 2) and looking to control it with diet. (hence the last request for advice.)

    information about nutrition on the internet has always been a hot mess, more so in these days of so-called "Al".

    can anyone recommend an _authoritative_ source on the amount of carbohydrate in basic foods?

    searching online i see *wildly* different numbers for, eg, potato.

    edit: okay, wow! thank you, everyone! You'll all wonderful! Love this place!

  13. asking for #advice again, sorry.

    i'm now officially #diabetic (type 2) and looking to control it with diet. (hence the last request for advice.)

    information about nutrition on the internet has always been a hot mess, more so in these days of so-called "Al".

    can anyone recommend an _authoritative_ source on the amount of carbohydrate in basic foods?

    searching online i see *wildly* different numbers for, eg, potato.

    edit: okay, wow! thank you, everyone! You'll all wonderful! Love this place!

  14. July request

    $10/$550 for necessities
    (food, meds, co pays, phone bill)

    Im a disabled lesbian living 26% below the poverty line. Unable to work due to chronic illnesses/pain + disabilities

    Im really burnt out and the sooner this is fufilled the sooner I can rest.
    Anything helps, i need food and am diabetic. i appreciate anything

    Venmo: d_fay
    Paypal: peach77

    #mutualaid #disabled #directaid #mutualaidsaveslives #MutualAidRequest #poverty #diabetic #lgbtq @[email protected] @[email protected] @disabledvoices