#disabilityactivism

[kittenzeke]

One of my local friends took me to look at library books recently. Here's one I chose to borrow! I've been wanting to explore this author for a while, now.

I'm surprised I was allowed a new card because a long time ago when I was in between places to live, I left a book I checked out with someone I thought was my friend and he would not return it after I had a manic episode, fled the state, etc.

The librarians waived my $40 fee, though. I thought that was incredibly nice! Just a reminder that even though some people suck, ultimately they can't hold me back from anything.

#journal #personal #pic #disabled #disability #disabledjoy #disabled activism #cripplepunk #disabilityactivism #albuquerque #library fun #booklover #vent #text #autism #actuallybpd #borderline #bpd

[mizamour]

I realized I never posted my Disability Pride Month display! It includes books for all the areas of the disability pride flag (see first picture). Swipe for my recommendations! Disability Pride highlights the ways disabled people (identity-first language is often preferred in the community) reist and overcome the many societal roadblocks they face in an often inaccessible world. Their disabilities are not the problem - the lack of access, adaptation, and inclusion in the world is! Disabled people and their allies have been working hard for so long to amend this, and they still are! Change is coming little by little. One of my favorite disability activism picture books is "All the Way to the Top" by Annette Bay Pimentel about disabled kid activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins. The youngest participant in the Capitol Crawl, where hundreds of wheelchair-using people lifted themselves up the Capitol steps with only their arms to protest the lack of accessibility in public spaces, Jennifer was instrumental in Congress passing the historic Americans with Disabilities Act. #disability #disabledvoices #disabilityactivism #disabilitypride #disabilitypridemonth #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #bookstagram #teachersofInstagram #librariansofinstagram #teacherlibrarian #librariansfollowlibrarians #booksbooksbooks #readersareleaders📚 #empathymatters #weneeddiversebooks #diverseperspectives #diversebooksmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/CgS609DsWhm/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#disability #disabledvoices #disabilityactivism #disabilitypride #disabilitypridemonth #childrensliterature #childrensbooks #childrensbookstagram #bookstagram #teachersofinstagram #librariansofinstagram #teacherlibrarian #librariansfollowlibrarians #booksbooksbooks #readersareleaders📚 #empathymatters #weneeddiversebooks #diverseperspectives #diversebooksmatter

[themobilitysolution]

Hand Control Modified CAR in Patiala, PUNJAB| Video in PUNJABI | HANDICAP DRIVE kese karte hai! PWD

Hand Operated Cars for Persons with Disability, modified with Hand control for brake and race. Mobility Solutions in Patiala, PUNJAB. Our services are available all over INDIA. CALL US for more information: 9215401100, 8398901100. #patiala #punjabi #punjab #wheelchairramps #wheelchair #accessibletravel #adaptedvehicle #disability #spinalcordinjury #handicapped #handicapcardriving #accessibility #awareness #disabilityawareness #disabilityactivism #madeinindia #arai #icat #governmentapproved #handcontrolforcars #retrofit #divyang #punjabnews #mobilitysolutions #raviattri

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[a-spoonful-of-pain]

Lockdown gave abled people the opportunity to experience some of the things disabled people have been experiencing their whole lives. This resulted in a lot of contradictory statements...

Disabled people were often scolded for spending so much time on social media / on our phones, yet when lockdown came, everyone realised the value of technology to keep in touch,

Disabled people were told they were lucky that they could spend so much time in bed, yet when lockdown came, mental health illness cases rose because people had to do just that.

Disabled people were laughed at for suggesting socialisation virtually with friends and family, yet when lockdown came, group calls and virtual family quiz nights held relationships together.

Disabled people were rejected when asking for the flexibility and accomodations to work from home, yet when lockdown came, these accomodations were easily made.

Disabled people asked for virtual doctors appointments and were told it wasn't possible, yet when lockdown came, it was the only option.

Disabled people were crammed into crowded places causing accessibility issues, yet when lockdown came, social distancing improved access.

Disabled people requested more online shopping and deliveries for essentials, yet when lockdown came, this was seen as a necessity.

Disabled people who wore masks before Covid were mocked, yet when lockdown came, wearing a mask was enforced.

Disabled people were met with jealousy when they stated they were unemployed, yet when lockdown came, many realised the true struggle of not having anything to occupy their time.

The hypocrisy of the abled people who would mock, deny and minimise the disabled experience who were then forced to live in a similar way needs attention. I hope that there is more compassion now. I hope that knowing the changes and accomodations disabled needed are possible results in more accomodations being made. I hope that companies choose to continue to support those with disabilities, even if that was never their intention. I hope that something good could come out of this devastation.

Comment below any more Covid contradictions you can think of!

ID: green background with cream text reads "covid contradictions" brown text reads "disabled people often asked for requirements that were rejected, yet during the pandemic, these became essential." Below is an image of a white woman wearing a yellow coat and brown mask.

#disability #disabilityactivism #disabilityactivist #disabilityrights #ableism #disabled #spoonie #chronic pain #fibromyalgia #life

[msfoord]

I asked @polishedpinup about their abelist photo (where their ablebodied model used a walking stick as a prop). I informed them that the behaviour, however "stylish" is ableist, is offensive & very harmful to the chronically ill & disabled community. They initially apologised for the fact I was offended (not for the prop). Their supporters then decided I had no idea of the initial uses for mobility aids where they were used as "stylish" items 🙄 and that I don't look disabled. I didn't look my shit, like I had the right to. I again, explained how their behaviours are ableist & harmful... another supporter basically said I was overreacting & the image was pretty so who cares. PolishedPinup agreed 🙄 O! And then PolishedPinUp blocked me - because they are weak & care more about looking like allies rather than actually being allies (or caring about the chronically ill & disabled community at all). So, yep. Boycotting those ableists. I hope you do, too. #Repost @downwithableism • • • • • • By @nigh.functioning.autism “Don’t confuse your one hour lecture about my condition with all my years of living with it.” {ID: A doodle of a person holding up a sign that says “you do not know more about my disability than I do.”} ☄Seven ♿Tags♿ #Activism #Feminism #Disability #Ableism #DownWithAbleism #HumanRights #Chronic #Spoonie #DisabilityActivism #DisabilityAwareness #Awareness #Disabled #BabeWithAMobilityAid #dysautonomia https://www.instagram.com/p/CFwLTj6MD_b/?igshid=56l2vvv98gvw

#repost #activism #feminism #disability #ableism #downwithableism #humanrights #chronic #spoonie #disabilityactivism #disabilityawareness #awareness #disabled #babewithamobilityaid #dysautonomia

[risingphoenix87]

#disability #disabilityjustice #cripplepunk #disabledvegan #disabledactivism #disabilityactivism #disabledmemes #disabilityawareness (at University of Maryland, College Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGsbjxJaq5/?igshid=zudr23v26rvr

#disability #disabilityjustice #cripplepunk #disabledvegan #disabledactivism #disabilityactivism #disabledmemes #disabilityawareness

[brightorangerain]

Thanks @uncomfortablerevolution for this awesome jacket! #socialjustice #disability #diversity #embracediversity #disabilityactivism #disabilityisdiversity #disabledrights #uncomfortablerevolution #ifyouembracediversitybutignoredisabilityyouredoingitwrong https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvxgofpLdI/?igshid=18chol6vdy0uo

#socialjustice #disability #diversity #embracediversity #disabilityactivism #disabilityisdiversity #disabledrights #uncomfortablerevolution #ifyouembracediversitybutignoredisabilityyouredoingitwrong

[jacarooster813]

New blog article/Vlog is released on both my website and YouTube. This one is dedicated to the legend, @carman_licciardello this mans music blessed and inspired me so much throughout my childhood that I could not pass up a chance to honor him. So read/watch and share with all your friends. The link to everything is in my bio #carmanlicciardello #carman #carmanministries #carmanmusic #music #musician #musicproducer #musicvideo #ministrylife #ministry #christian #christianity #christianblogger #christianmusic #disabled #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabilityblogger #disabilityactivism #disabilityadvocacy #osteogenesisimperfecta #osteogenesisimperfectaawareness #oi #brittlebonedisease #thebookofroo #blogger #blog #bloggersofinstagram #youtuber https://www.instagram.com/p/CLrZz1tFPxV/?igshid=ynbg3ysut3w9

#carmanlicciardello #carman #carmanministries #carmanmusic #music #musician #musicproducer #musicvideo #ministrylife #ministry #christian #christianity #christianblogger #christianmusic #disabled #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabilityblogger #disabilityactivism #disabilityadvocacy #osteogenesisimperfecta #osteogenesisimperfectaawareness #oi #brittlebonedisease #thebookofroo #blogger #blog #bloggersofinstagram #youtuber

[jesuissid]

Description of post: Design of a large eye looming over the mountains. Written in Braille below is “There is beauty in blindness.” Growing up, I always wondered what it’d be like to be blind. To hear a world that one could not see would seem scary. Although, every blind person I’ve spoken to does not regard their condition as a disability. They explain that while we look at everything with our eyes, they see the world with their hearts. Like Stevie Wonder once said, “Sometimes, I feel I am really blessed to be blind because I probably would not last a minute if I were able to see things.” So it’s not so much that the blind can’t see with their eyes; it’s that the seeing can’t see with their hearts. - Sid from Assistees.com #blind #visuallyimpaired #disabilityawareness #disability #disabled #disabilityadvocate #disabilityactivism #disabilityrepresentation https://www.instagram.com/p/CJwpeRhMI0B/?igshid=2u5ywpvdb24w

#blind #visuallyimpaired #disabilityawareness #disability #disabled #disabilityadvocate #disabilityactivism #disabilityrepresentation

[stimologyuk]

Invisible struggles are valid! 🌻🌻🌻 Lots of challenges aren't visible, like anxiety, autism, adhd, ocd. Some of our biggest hurdles are the ones no one else sees.👀🕊️ The visibility of your problems to other people doesn't decide if they exist or not! 💪 Take time to look after yourself ☕ because your comfort *matters* whether you look like you "need" aid or not! ❤️💚💙 -Fen💜✨ #invisibledisabilities #disabilityActivism #youdontlooksick #autisticadults #adhdadults #copingstrategies #validation #selfcare #startup #selflove #inspirationalquotes #ocdproblems #didproblems #mentalhealthawareness #anxietyproblems #impostersyndromeisreal https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuNzgDhbKa/?igshid=seohavx4znt0

#invisibledisabilities #disabilityactivism #youdontlooksick #autisticadults #adhdadults #copingstrategies #validation #selfcare #startup #selflove #inspirationalquotes #ocdproblems #didproblems #mentalhealthawareness #anxietyproblems #impostersyndromeisreal

[butterfliesinspace]

Don't bottle your fears and emotions! Instaed of playing head games, Let them out, Learn from them and unlock your true potential! Here is another #throwbackthursday to one of my favorite #cosplays I did with the wonderful @namarodesigns Photo taken by @jasonlaboyphotography Have you seen the @lockeandkeynetflix trailer yet? #UnlockCreativity #mentalhealth #fear #lockeandkey #netflix #depression #disabilityactivism https://www.instagram.com/p/B7GsSwSFWBb/?igshid=5sgzvysmz827

#throwbackthursday #cosplays #unlockcreativity #mentalhealth #fear #lockeandkey #netflix #depression #disabilityactivism

[elliesart-blog1]

I am autistic so sometimes it’s hard for me to explain what is going on in my head. Me being autistic and having fibromyalgia makes everyday hard for me. I can’t describe how much pain I am in, it’s so bad that I just go silent. I have been in pain for 3 days today is terrible; I’m very crabby. Sad etc. I’m not in the mood to talk, clean or be happy. Being disabled makes me feel like a loser sometimes even though I’m not. it’s my internalized disability and the stupid fucking system. My disabled life matters and so do many other disabled people I just want people to start giving more of a shit about our lives. I need the system to change. We need people to see being disabled isn’t a fucking joke but a life long journey. More activist please include disability in your activism #fibromyalgiaawareness #autismawareness #blackdisabledlivesmatter #energyalchemist #disabledandproud #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabilitypride #disabilityactivism https://www.instagram.com/p/BswKcqynyrs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x10cvfya5m1i

#fibromyalgiaawareness #autismawareness #blackdisabledlivesmatter #energyalchemist #disabledandproud #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabilitypride #disabilityactivism

[themobilitysolution]

Hand Control Modified CAR in Patiala, PUNJAB| Video in PUNJABI | HANDICAP DRIVE kese karte hai! PWD

Hand Operated Cars for Persons with Disability, modified with Hand control for brake and race. Mobility Solutions in Patiala, PUNJAB.

Our services are available all over INDIA. CALL US for more information: 9215401100, 8398901100.

#patiala #punjabi #punjab #wheelchairramps #wheelchair #accessibletravel #adaptedvehicle #disability #spinalcordinjury #handicapped #handicapcardriving #accessibility #awareness #disabilityawareness #disabilityactivism #madeinindia #arai #icat #governmentapproved #handcontrolforcars #retrofit #divyang #punjabnews #mobilitysolutions #raviattri

#Youtube

[a-spoonful-of-pain]

As most of you probably noticed, for the last week of Disability Pride Month, I had a Q&A on my stories about Disability Pride Month. This brought up a lot of interesting questions, that I want to address on a post. You can see the Q&A on my highlights if you're interested in reading more!

It doesn't matter how we support Disability Pride Month, as long as we do support it in some way. It's okay if you didn't start a protest or share every little thing you saw about Disability Pride Month, you can support it in any way that suits your abilities! Just because Disability Pride Month is coming to an end, we will not stop fighting until we have equal rights and don't have to feel grateful for an accessible bathroom!

Happy Disability Pride Month 2021!

#Accessibility ID: green background with white text reads "Disability Pride Month - a summary" with brown text reading "a summary of a week-long Question and Answer session about Disability Pride Month (DPM)" Below is an image of two people from the waist up.The first is wearing a khaki hijab and mustard jumper, and is doing sign language, the second has a short white bob and a red top, she has no arms.

What's one thing you wish others knew about disability?

This feels impossible to answer, because there isn't just one thing I wish others knew about disability. In my opinion, I feel it can mostly be summarised with "we do not have equality". I think most believe that because we have a law in place to protect us, we are treated equally, but this is not the case at all. You can check out my first post about Disability Pride Month or my blog "Why we need Disability Pride Month" for more information about the statistical inequalities. I was also asked "what law would you want to put in place for disabled people?" The law itself is in place in the UK (The Equality Act 2010) but it is not enough to protect disabled people because it's not easily punishable and is far too open to interpretation.

Do you know of any businesses / brands supporting Disability Pride Month?

When I was originally asked this, my answer was no. In stark contrast to the LGBTQ+ Pride Month that just finished, Disability Pride Month wasn't advertised and supported anywhere. But some of my fabulous followers have sent me a couple of brands who did do something: Pretty Little Thing, BPerfect Cosmetics and Innocent. I really admired the honesty of Innocent's post regarding Disability Pride Month and I urge you to check it out. Innocent acknowledged that they weren't originally aware of Disability Pride Month, but not only this, they also listed their flaws regarding disability equality and what they were doing to change these. This, to me, felt far more important than sticking the flag on a product without doing anything to support disabled people. But a tiny percentage of brands doing something is not enough, I mean come'on Ikea made LGBTQ+ Pride sofas - where's our sofa?!

What's one prejudice you have about Disability?

I loved this question, because it's so important to acknowledge that even disabled people can have an uncnoscious bias or prejudice surrounding disability - we're not perfect! For me, I need to work on my initial judgement of people who are not visibly disabled using disabled facilities. When I've been waiting for the accessible bathroom for ages, and a seeminly perfectly healthy person walks out, I do initially think to myself "they're not disabled, they're taking advantage of the facilities", same when I can't park because all the accessible parking spaces are taken up. I know that there are invisible disabilities, and without my mobility aids, I look perfectly healthy too so I know how frustrating it is to get the judgemental looks. I always correct my thoughts, and remind myself that they could be invisibly disabled, but in that moment of frustration, I definitley make a judgement based on the way they look. It's not right, and I'm working on changing that initial thought by correcting myself every time.

Should abled people be supporting Disability Pride Month?

Abso-bloomin-lutely! We need allies to support us with our fights, because the more people we have speaking up, the louder our voice will be. There are so very few disabled people who have big followings and/or big influence (which is an issue in itself) so we need more abled people to get behind us to help raise awareness and make change. We also know that 19% of working age adults in the UK have a disability which is around 1 in 5, so every abled person is going to know a lot of disabled people, whether they know it or not! As long as you're sharing the messages that disabled people want to be shared, please do support us.

What have I learned during Disability Pride Month?

I've been trying to educate myself more on the expereinces of disabled POC, as this is something I've been regrettably ignorant about. @ChronicallyBrown @DopeBlackDisabled @GirlsChronically_Rock on Instagram have been great resources for this, so give them a follow! I have learnt about the additional fears and discrimination disabled POC face, including the shockingly high statistics of black disabled people who have lost their lives to police brutality. This is something I would urge everyone to educate themselves on; we have been made more aware of racism since the BLM movement, yet we didn't hear as much about the intersectionality of disabled poc, and the discrimination they face.

#disability #disabilityactivism #disabilityactivist #disabilityrights #ableism #fibromyalgia #chronic pain #accessibility #chronicillness #chronicpain #disabilitylife #disabilitypride

[socialmasochist]

I forgot to share this yesterday. This was me marching with you. For you. Because of you. In spite of you. Marches, protests, and rallies are not disabled-friendly places. There is no parking. Public transit is a nightmare. People run into you. There's no good exit plan in case of emergency. I would need to be in my wheelchair, which would just set me up to be collided with and tripped over. I am agoraphobic, which means my brain would be on complete overdrive (near meltdown status) the entire time. An event like that could potentially take weeks for me to recover from. But I marched into my hallway and took this picture the day prior to the march so I could submit it to #disabilitymarch (disabilitymarch.com). It's not the best website, but I give them serious props for working to include me and people like me. #365dayswithdisability #womensmarch2017 #disabledNOTinvisible #disabilityactivism #disabledactivist

#disabledactivist #disabilityactivism #disablednotinvisible #disabilitymarch #365dayswithdisability #womensmarch2017

[risingphoenix87]

#Repost @anvilknoxville (@get_repost) ・・・ Rp @anarcho_commie #anarchafeminism #anarchism #libertariansocialism #feminism #ableism #accessibility #disabilityactivism #disabilityactivism #intersectionality #revolution (at Gaithersburg, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnE7lTDnLWX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dc8rhued4ze4

#repost #anarchafeminism #anarchism #libertariansocialism #feminism #ableism #accessibility #disabilityactivism #intersectionality #revolution