Tag Archives: accessibility
Crip Jobs
I apologize for the delay in updating this blog. It’s something I’d like to do a bit more frequently but I had started the job hunt once again and have been dealing with that for some time. What I’ve learned … Continue reading
No Crips Allowed (Blogging Against Disableism Day)
My disability is not an excuse. But ableism sure as hell tries it’s best to keep me from doing things. I am constantly locked out of buildings. So much that at times instead of getting frustrated, I shrug my shoulders … Continue reading
What About My Wheelchair Is So Threatening?
No, really? What is it that frightens so many of you? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, it’s a chair with wheels. A much loved chair with wheels. It’s not a symbol of doom and gloom. But … Continue reading
100 Great Gimp Moments (#2)
“Oh god, you’re one of those ones!” I slammed my caster wheels back to the ground and quickly spun around with a broad grin. “It’s okay,” my mother said, “she’s got her anti-tippers on”. “Yeah, it’s pretty awkward going to … Continue reading
Can Do
It was the end of my first class of Tai Chi. My arms that were generally tense from constant use of wheeling and crutching were more relaxed than they had ever been in the last two years. My overactive mind … Continue reading
One Less Battle
It’s fascinating how very different two towns can be when they’re only a half hour away from each other. My first two years of being disabled were spent living in one town. During those two years I went from doctor … Continue reading
Well, They’re Supposed To
It was a clean, well-organized, and roomy dressing room. There weren’t piles of clothes on the bench, there weren’t an obscene number of chairs thrown haphazardly into the room, and there were no racks of clothes shoved inside. No. This … Continue reading
The Dreaded Topic of Parking
I’ll be honest. I don’t really want to write this post. I’m sure everything I say will have already been said before. And yet, I feel I need to write this post. So, let’s talk parking. I know, I know. … Continue reading
