#mobilityaids — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mobilityaids, aggregated by home.social.
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FND + mobility aids = empowerment. For many living with Functional Neurological Disorder, these tools aren’t defeats, they’re freedom. Use what helps you move through the world. 💙
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #MobilityAids #FNDAware #ChronicIllnessSupport
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CW: NSFW, Monster Dildo
Tentacle Time!
~ Lucy LaRue in "Creamy Deep Fantasy Tentacle Fuck" (23 minutes) https://apclips.com/lacebaby/creamy-deep-fantasy-tentacle-fuck ft toy handle by Silc Arts: https://silcarts.com/collections/ergonomic-handles
#MobilityAids #disability #nsfw #MonsterFucker #AltText #dildo #SexToys #tentacles -
On Hello Computer newsletter this week: "A few thoughts on 3 months with a walking stick and fighting internalised abelism."
Read and sign up: https://pete.news/hellocomputer/getting-my-first-walking-stick/
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I know a young person experiencing and learning to adapt to life with POTS
They are exploring mobility aids, but have very limited resources, so I’m looking for advice on rollators vs wheelchair for function, utility, flexibility, comfort, and because cost. In general they experience symptoms on the milder side of things; vertical and functional through most school days and activities, doing well for several weeks at a stretch then experiencing periods where worsening symptoms prevent them from keeping up. Activities out of the house include high school, drama, choir, public transit (including a walking ‘last mile’ at times) and craft/maker fairs. Location Edmonton, so winter climate a consideration.
Advice and comments from experience and boosts/tags welcome, I know there are many of you out there. -
CW: re: PSA for cane users who experience winter!!
@chloe that’s a GREAT question and I hope someone on here can help
Adding some hashtags re; ice stability mods for a tri foot cane
#Cane #Canes #MobilityAid #MobilityAides #MobilityAids #physio #PhysicalTherapist #OccuptionalTherapy #Accessibility
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Most of this morning, I'll be at Fisher Building for orthotics fittings on a new left night brace being made & to get some minor repairs on one of my long leg braces.
I'll be talking to my orthotist about the need to return to getting heel lifts built onto my right boots because I am pretty sure that my leg length differential(from initial polio illness/paralysis) has increased over the years. It would also help my back hurt less & allow me to walk for longer periods, by getting this leg length differential dealt with.#PeopleWithDisabilities #Postpolio #osteoporosis #scoliosis #orthotics #MobilityAids #PPS
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Stephanie, my trusted & excellent orthotist at Fisher Building, fixed both of my leg braces today. This is the left AFO - added foot cushioning & two new straps were put on to replace older ones that weren't holding up. My right AFO had specialty heel airhole cushioning & back of ankle padding added & I had her replace the top thigh strap too.
She has put in a funding assistance form for one specialty brace for my lower left leg to deal with some floppy foot & pain related issues when I try to sleep. Hopefully I get full funding assistance because orthotics are hella expensive to pay out of pocket for.
#PeopleWithDisabilities #MobilityAids #LegBraces #Orthotics #Medical
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Old school / #vintage leg #prosthetic - it's so heavy!
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Beautiful customized #orthotics at Fisher Building. It's not mine. My leg braces are both full length leg braces.
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A man named Brian posted a photo of people in wheelchairs waiting to board a Southwest flight. He tagged Southwest and multiple news outlets because he was outraged so many people were accessing mobility aids.
I don’t like posting content from the hellsite here… but since many businesses and airlines are only on that site … this felt worth a share.
Not because one ableist guy acted entitled and discriminatory. My issue is with the way the official Southwest account chose to deal with him.
Brian’s complaint? It’s unfair people get to use wheelchairs when they can walk. He’s mad they get to pre-board
He doesn’t understand dynamic disability. He can’t comprehend the reasons a person might require a wheelchair to navigate an airport but be able to board unassisted
Brian isn’t alone. When I was still well enough to travel I endured dirty looks and comments from other passengers whenever I would use a wheelchair.
I have invisible illnesses. I don’t “look” sick but my ability to walk or stand in lines is impaired.
I have severe POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). When I stand my blood pools in my legs and my heart rate goes over 150 to compensate & prevent me from fainting.
I sweat, I get dizzy, I throw up. Sometimes I do faint.
It’s uttterly exhausting.
Using a wheelchair in the airport meant I could keep my heart rate at a reasonable level & avoid a serious medical emergency
It conserved energy so that I was less sick when we landed.
Yet I denied myself this accommodation for years due to fear of being mocked by “Brian’s”
These days I expect the Brian’s. Ableism has only gotten worse the last few years - and people are shockingly cruel and entitled.
They get angered by wheelchairs, disabled parking placards and masks. Boy do they get angry over masks.
I’ve learned to tune them out
My devastation from this exchange is due to the response of Southwest Airlines. A major corporation with a huge platform (and I suspect a large number of disabled customers) had a chance to call out ableism and shut it down.
They could have told Brian he was in the wrong
Instead they apologized to him.
I know people will say they had to because they apologize to all upset customers … but they didn’t HAVE to.
The apology gave his complaint validity. It emboldens the ableists among us.
Saying sorry for people who need wheelchairs is sickening. Why are you apologizing for accommodating your passengers?
Why are we pandering and giving in to hate?
Ignore the post or tell Brian it’s wrong to photograph customers & he has no valid complaint
To add insult to injury - another ableist joined in the discussion to ask what Southwest are doing to do about this “problem”.
First - there’s no problem. People requiring accommodation are not a problem to be solved.
Second - the airline legitimized it again!
Their response was that many disabilities are invisible so they aren’t allowed to question the validity of requests.
They implied that there IS an issue with validity in some cases… but that they’re simply not allowed to address it
I can’t speak for Southwest - but every airline I’ve flown has required medical documentation to receive assistance. It HAS been validated.
Even if it wasn’t - no one is getting a wheelchair for “funsies” and even if they were - it doesn’t impact Brian’s experience.
Is his trip ruined because he had to walk to the gate and someone else was pushed? Does it really matter that he had to board after a few other people?
Does he complain about those in first class or who have elite status and get to pre-board?
Of course not. Because Brian isn’t aggrieved - he’s spiteful. He has disdain for disabled people. He doesn’t believe they “deserve” the help.
Shame on Southwest for pandering to people like this. Shame on them for even insinuating people with disabilities are faking
We need to do better. Call this behaviour out when we see it and try and educate others on dynamic disability. More and more people are becoming disabled thanks to “you do you” policies … let’s help build a more inclusive world for everyone.
Southwest… do better.
I’ve blurred the photo but it showed many mostly elderly people sitting in wheelchairs.
#ableism #disability #disabilityrights #criprights #discrimination #mobilityaids #wheelchair #assistivedevices #chronicillness #invisibleillness
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A #Canadian #tech company is helping #DisabledKids with #mobility issues put their best foot forward with the help of a pair of #revolutionary #RoboticLegs.
The #Ontario based company #TrexoRobotics is currently on a cross-country road show, highlighting their device – the #robotic #GaitTrainer.
#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibleTech #MobilityAids #UsefulTech #RoboticsForDisabled #Orthopedic #GoodNews #DisabledCanadians
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A #Canadian #tech company is helping #DisabledKids with #mobility issues put their best foot forward with the help of a pair of #revolutionary #RoboticLegs.
The #Ontario based company #TrexoRobotics is currently on a cross-country road show, highlighting their device – the #robotic #GaitTrainer.
#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibleTech #MobilityAids #UsefulTech #RoboticsForDisabled #Orthopedic #GoodNews #DisabledCanadians
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A #Canadian #tech company is helping #DisabledKids with #mobility issues put their best foot forward with the help of a pair of #revolutionary #RoboticLegs.
The #Ontario based company #TrexoRobotics is currently on a cross-country road show, highlighting their device – the #robotic #GaitTrainer.
#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibleTech #MobilityAids #UsefulTech #RoboticsForDisabled #Orthopedic #GoodNews #DisabledCanadians
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A #Canadian #tech company is helping #DisabledKids with #mobility issues put their best foot forward with the help of a pair of #revolutionary #RoboticLegs.
The #Ontario based company #TrexoRobotics is currently on a cross-country road show, highlighting their device – the #robotic #GaitTrainer.
#PeopleWithDisabilities #AccessibleTech #MobilityAids #UsefulTech #RoboticsForDisabled #Orthopedic #GoodNews #DisabledCanadians
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Gibt es hier Leute die nen faltbaren oder sonst leichten Elektrorollstuhl haben mit dem man auch gut öffis fahren kann? Oder kennt ihr Plattformen für behinderte Menschen wo ich nach Empfehlungen fragen kann aufgrund meiner Sehbehinderung kann ich nicht einfach ins sanitätshaus und mich beraten Lassen weil die meinen es besser zu wissen und sagen Erolli wäre für mich nicht geeignet obwohl ich schon seit Oktober mit Scooter tumdüse
#rollstuhl #MobilityAid #mobilityaids #behindert -
Just over 4 weeks till my big solo trip.
I’ll have;
music
earphones
flare noise reduction ear plugs
a book I’ll pretend to read, but will be to anxious to take in
Lenny the lion sweets (aldi Percy pigs) in case I need a pick me up
no drinks because of OAB and anxiety
fidget jewelleryAnything I’m missing, or any apps that will help?
#AnxiousTraveller #Trains #ADHD #AuDHD #Autistic #Anxiety #Depression #Agoraphobia #OAB #OverActiveBladder #IBS #travel #SocialAnxiety #MobilityAids
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I thought I would make a list of the conditions I struggle with, in case it helps make connections to others with similar struggles ❤️ #depression #SocialAnxiety #Agoraphobia #PanicDisorder #PTSD #Insomnia #arthritis #ChronicPain #ADHD #SensoryProcessing #AuditoryProcessing #NonVerbalLearningDisorder #LearningDisability. I also wanted to add a list of things that interest me: #Dogs #ServiceDog #Horror #Paranormal #TrueCrime #Cats #SocialJustice #History #MobilityAids
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Folks who have braces/orthoses you wear daily: do you have any tips for keeping the skin happy proactively and where things rub or are covered all the time?
I'm not having **problems** with the stuff on my hands (push metagrips and oval-8s during the day, other gear at night), but it's not great and winter is just gonna exacerbate it.
#disability #orthoses #orthotics #mobilityaids #eds #skincare