Just Made A Spreadsheet Of The Potential Wheelchairs I Could Buy. Yes I Am Autistic

just made a spreadsheet of the potential wheelchairs i could buy. yes i am autistic

this is a post for every cripple who keeps going despite it all —

for every cripple who has to sit through countless doctors appointments and somehow continues to carry on.

for every cripple who is dealing with an unsupportive, ableist, and/or abusive living situation and keeps on existing.

for every cripple who deals with a hateful society that doesn’t even consider them (as a person, friend, consumer, or partner) and wakes up in it every day.

this is for you. keep going.

the body may change with disability

for me, i used to take some pride in the size and strength of my calf muscles. but since i developed chronic pain and have required mobility aids to walk, the size of those muscles have decreased drastically.

and rather than allowing myself to sink into feelings of insecurity and inferiority, i remind myself that bodies are inherently neutral and are given worth (or not given worth) based on politics, biases, etc. and also! i cut myself some slack because i am disabled!! i couldn’t work out those muscles back to their original size even if i wanted to

and that’s okay

i got a wheelchair !!! it’s a helio a6. she’s a beauty

i got new gloves! my mum got them from a hardware store so i’m not exactly sure what type of glove they are. but they’re super reinforced and fit well :) i’m using them tomorrow so i’ll keep note of how they work

i went out in my wheelchair to a festival today :)

it’s my first time being out for that long while in my chair. luckily, i had my partner and friends to help me whenever i got stuck/my arms got tired.

i did, however, get two blisters on my hands. do any other wheelchair users have suggestions for how to minimize blisters? or any at-home remedies for blisters?

Disabled, Trans, Afroindigenous, Full Time Student and Artist IN NEED OF CANE and otc pain meds!!! If you can't d0nate, please share!🍧🩶

Kwé! My name is Oronhiò:kon, and it's going to be over a month before I can start my campus job or even see a doctor :( and my back (and legs. And feet and arms) HURT!

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August 7th, 2023

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