#thebarriersweface — Public Fediverse posts

"Being open from the start of the appointment about the emotional side of my request made it easier for me to communicate, something that can be hard being autistic, instead of trying to find the right words to say after I was already upset." Gage

#AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #TransAndAutistic #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT

"Being open from the start of the appointment about the emotional side of my request made it easier for me to communicate, something that can be hard being autistic, instead of trying to find the right words to say after I was already upset." Gage

#AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #TransAndAutistic #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT

"Being open from the start of the appointment about the emotional side of my request made it easier for me to communicate, something that can be hard being autistic, instead of trying to find the right words to say after I was already upset." Gage

#AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #TransAndAutistic #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT

"Being open from the start of the appointment about the emotional side of my request made it easier for me to communicate, something that can be hard being autistic, instead of trying to find the right words to say after I was already upset." Gage

#AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #TransAndAutistic #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBT

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This Year’s theme is Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

We stand in solidarity with disabled people and communities and celebrate our disabled team members, supporters and siblings!

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This Year’s theme is Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress.

We stand in solidarity with disabled people and communities and celebrate our disabled team members, supporters and siblings!

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"I often find that I can't disclose that I am neurodiverse because of the whole 'neurodiverse people can't correctly decide if they are trans' discussion." Kai

#Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"I often find that I can't disclose that I am neurodiverse because of the whole 'neurodiverse people can't correctly decide if they are trans' discussion." Kai

#Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

Bobbie Lea Bennett campaigned for access to transition related surgery in the US to be covered by Medicare. Her campaign forced Medicare officials to recognize transition related surgeries as essential. Bobbie was also a disability rights campaigner.

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

Bobbie Lea Bennett campaigned for access to transition related surgery in the US to be covered by Medicare. Her campaign forced Medicare officials to recognize transition related surgeries as essential. Bobbie was also a disability rights campaigner.

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"What I have learnt through my experiences as a disabled trans person is to work out what I need to say before going to medical appointments. I try to plan and write down things in advance, this helps my anxiety and means that I do not forget what I needed to say." Oliver

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"What I have learnt through my experiences as a disabled trans person is to work out what I need to say before going to medical appointments. I try to plan and write down things in advance, this helps my anxiety and means that I do not forget what I needed to say." Oliver

#DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

It’s Disability History Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the history and achievements of disabled people and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the ongoing struggles for equality disabled people face.

We stand in solidarity with disabled people and communities and celebrate our disabled team members, supporters and siblings!

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists

It’s Disability History Month, a time to raise awareness and celebrate the history and achievements of disabled people and communities. It’s also a time to highlight the ongoing struggles for equality disabled people face.

We stand in solidarity with disabled people and communities and celebrate our disabled team members, supporters and siblings!

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists

“People are constantly invalidating me. They say I can’t be gay because I’m trans. I can’t be trans because I am visibly disabled. I can’t be trans because I experienced CSA. I’m not trans because I’m mentally ill.” Jan

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

“People are constantly invalidating me. They say I can’t be gay because I’m trans. I can’t be trans because I am visibly disabled. I can’t be trans because I experienced CSA. I’m not trans because I’m mentally ill.” Jan

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"What I have learnt through my experiences as a disabled trans person is to work out what I need to say before going to medical appointments. I try to plan and write down things in advance, this helps my anxiety and means that I do not forget what I needed to say." Oliver

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"What I have learnt through my experiences as a disabled trans person is to work out what I need to say before going to medical appointments. I try to plan and write down things in advance, this helps my anxiety and means that I do not forget what I needed to say." Oliver

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

60% of UK based disabled trans people told us they’d experienced ableism when accessing trans-specific healthcare.

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

60% of UK based disabled trans people told us they’d experienced ableism when accessing trans-specific healthcare.

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"I have been able to manage my conditions with the support of other neurodivergent trans people and online resources." Sage

#disabilitypridemonth #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"I have been able to manage my conditions with the support of other neurodivergent trans people and online resources." Sage

#disabilitypridemonth #Neurodivergent #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

Disabled trans people are less likely to feel listened to by healthcare professionals at their GP surgery. 9% of disabled trans people reported that they did not feel listened to at their most recent appointment (compared to 3% of non-disabled cis people and 3% of disabled cis people). NHS GP Patient Survey, 2021

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination

Disabled trans people are less likely to feel listened to by healthcare professionals at their GP surgery. 9% of disabled trans people reported that they did not feel listened to at their most recent appointment (compared to 3% of non-disabled cis people and 3% of disabled cis people). NHS GP Patient Survey, 2021

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination

"I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me.” Kaijoumari-Jade

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

"I confuse people with my race, ethnicity, my disability and because I’m trans. My disability makes it hard to communicate sometimes, so I think people in general are awkward around me.” Kaijoumari-Jade

#disabilitypridemonth #DisabilityAwareness #Disabled #TheBarriersWeFace #AbleismExists #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality #Discrimination #Transphobia #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

@aardrian I just saw a website with #UserWay and was at first swayed by the bells and whistles of it all... but this gives me some thought... and pause.

See "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)"

#Blogging #WordPress #Plugins #WCAG
#ADA #Disabilities #Accessibility #AccessibilityOverlay #overlay #AmericansWithDisabilities #TheBarriersWeFace

@aardrian I just saw a website with #UserWay and was at first swayed by the bells and whistles of it all... but this gives me some thought... and pause.

See "Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)"

#Blogging #WordPress #Plugins #WCAG
#ADA #Disabilities #Accessibility #AccessibilityOverlay #overlay #AmericansWithDisabilities #TheBarriersWeFace