#mobility assistance

[sunnycanwrite]

I have feelings about sidewalks.

That probably sounds weird, it's just a sidewalk. But you know how many city's do not keep up with the sidewalks properly. And the effect this has on mobility aid users. Do you know how hard it is to wheel yourself on a slightly sloped sidewalk? How about uneven bricks? The way it feels to roll over messing chunks in a sidewalk, or get your cane stuck in it.

#goes for towns too #n ok tice it the most in the ciry though #like i suffer the most whan i leave town #matain the sidewalks you bastards #cripple punk #crip punk #angry cripple #cripple posting #rant #mobility assistance #mobility aid #wheelchair user #disability

[neuroticboyfriend]

no but really, so what if someone needs a mobility aid because they're fat? when it comes to mobility aids, it doesn't matter why you need them outside of understanding what your needs are. what really matters is how it would improve your life - make you happier and healthier, like you deserve to be.

this goes for any treatment and support you need because you're fat. fat people have the same right to healthcare that thin people do, and being fat never means you don't deserve wellbeing and safety. fatness is not a wrongdoing. it impacting your health doesn't mean being fat is bad - or that you're bad.

the moralization of disability and fatness is not your fault. please do what you need to be as healthy and safe as you can be. this is your life, no one else's. live it as best you can.

#softspoonie #disabled #disability #chronically ill #chronic illness #fat #fat positive #fat positvity #body positivity #body positive #fatness #physically disabled #mobility assistance #mobility aid #mobility aids #mobility #physical disability #fat liberation

[jemineye]

seriously, though. i barely have enough energy, let alone using that same energy to cope with major chronic pains. not to mention dealing with anxiety/depression. when you see me out and about, im also not doing so great. don't chastise or be snarky towards me because of my routines.

#disabled #disability #physical disability #chronic illness #chronic disability #cripple punk #chronic pain #chronic fatigue #disabilities #disability advocacy #wheelchair bound #mobility aid user #mobility assistance #babe with a mobility aid #cripple life #cripple

[notallfay]

So I bought this on eBay, because I'm a little bit fed up with lack of seating when I really need to rest with my CFS/ME. I bought it in rainbow red, because I love rainbows being hella gay.

I have thought about various mobility aids, but a cain isn't really suitable, because my balance is fine and I don't have one bad side. I main get tired out and in pain very easily, so I'd lean on it way too much. I don't want anything too big or to feel "restricting" either.

I actually think I'd be able to enjoy the Pride parade more with it too, because I get in so much pain standing for that long. But I do it and pay the price, because I want to be able to experience certain things. So I think this will help, and not be too bulky.

So yeah, posting just in case it helps anyone else with a similar condition.

#Folding stool #disabled life #disablities #Chronic Fatigue Syndrome #actually disabled #Disabled #mobility aid #mobility assistance #Rainbow #disabled and cute #disabled and queer

[anonymouslydisabled]

Things disabled people wish you knew about mobility aids!

I am more mobile with my mobility aid than without.

Stop asking me when I'll get better.

When I don't have a mobility aid and am using a shopping cart, do not take it, I am leaning on it so I can be on my feet longer.

Stop asking me why I need a mobility aid when we're strangers.

I decorate my cane, it feels like a part of me, please give me space to feel sad when I have to replace it.

People will walk into me or gotten very close, please don't stare at your phone while you walk.

Mobility aids are not depressing.

Mobility aids help us to live fuller and more independent lives with less symptoms.

I love my mobility aids! I don't want the focus of my treatment to be getting rid of them, I want it to be improving my symptoms.

Mobility aids don't have to be boring and plain. A mobility aid being decorated doesn't mean I don't need it!

I don't need help unless I ask for it.

Disability isn't taboo, let your kids be curious and ask questions.

Stop moving my mobility aid(s) without asking me. My mobility aid(s) are an extension of my body.

I don't just use my mobility aid for shits and giggles, I need it. It is not for show it is not for attention and implying it is is incredibly ableist.

People use mobility aids differently, some people use their mobility aids all the time and some people don't. I don't need my mobility aid 24/7.

I switch sides with my cane and constantly have to worry about being fake claimed when in reality I just need it for both of my legs.

I'm still disabled even though I'm fat and have invisible disabilities.

I'm still disabled and in pain even when I'm not using any mobility aids.

I'm not a baby, I'm not just fat, I'm not just weak. I am disabled and I like to think I'm stronger than most non-disabled people.

It's really weird to make comments or gestures when I'm in my wheelchair. If you wouldn't say it to someone who doesn't have a wheelchair don't say it to me.

Don't bend down to talk to me it's hella weird. Just talk to me like you would talk to anybody shorter than you.

Just because I'm not using my mobility aid doesn't mean I'm suddenly better!

I'm just as disabled when I'm not using my mobility aid.

Going a few days without my mobility aid doesn't mean I'm no longer disabled.

Just because I don't always need my mobility aid does not make it a toy.

Mobility aids can be incredibly helpful and we shouldn't have to be embarrassed to use them.

If I'm in my electric wheelchair and I'm in front of an aisle you need to get to just let me know, don't reach over my lap like I'm not a person.

If you don't step out of my way as a wheelchair user I am going to hit you, that's not a threat, it just will happen. You have a lot more maneuverability than I do.

If I'm using my mobility aid, you can be respectful and accomodate me without making it a thing. I know my limits and capabilities. Using a cane does not make me weak or helpless.

It's really funny seeing you guys jump to get out of the way when I use my cane, the space is appreciated, but it's still really funny to see the look on your face.

Please stop praying for my "recovery" there is none!

My rollator gives me freedom! I can go more places without having to worry about a lack of seating. I can actually walk faster with it than without it.

My mobility aid shouldn't be a horrifying last resort, it helps me so much, even when I'm not at my absolute worst!

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Thank you so much to everybody who participated! Happy disability pride month everyone!

#mobility aids #cane user #rollators #wheelchair #disability #chronic illness #spoonie #chronic pain #chronic fatigue #crutches #psychical disablity #disability pride #disability awareness #actually disabled #mobility assistance #physically disabled #anti ableism

[disabled-degenerate]

#/silly and lighthearted #cane user #disabled #physically disabled #actually disabled #mobility aid #mobility aids #mobility assistance

[smoking-witch]

Me & mah doggie, Willow Rosenberg. She's an American Akita, technically purebred but her breeders prioritized health and mild temperament, not cosmetics or "guarding". I've had her since she was a puppy, she'll be 9 in June. She's had a career as my mostly-at-home service dog (she is easily stressed out by public work, so I don't take her unless I can't get a support human), but is now mostly retired. Her main remaining duty is to help train her successor, which hopefully will happen later this year. She loves pizza and quesadillas, also hates peanut butter and nearly all dog food. She loves sniffing and throwing her ball for herself to chase. I taught her to pick stuff up and bring it to me, but she has yet to catch onto "fetch" and looks at me like "lady I just brought you that ball, if you wanted it why did you throw it away again, you need to sort yourself out"

#akita #akita inu #american akita #dogs of tumblr #service dog #psychiatric service dog #mobility assistance #service dog training #retired #invisible disability #disabled #dissociative identity disorder #actually autistic #actually did #actually mentally ill #actually adhd #actually disabled #actually dissociative #actually ptsd #actually polyfrag #actually plural #actually cdd #actually cptsd #actually chronically ill #smoking-witch #my post #my dog #buffy the vampire slayer #willow rosenberg #witchblr

[foxless]

are joint braces considered mobility aids? i mean they sure as hell aid in my mobility.. but when i look it up all i get are canes/walkers/wheelchairs/etc but no joint braces

#genuine question #mobility issues #mobility aid #mobility assistance #disabled #disability #disabilties #disabled teen #joint issues #joint problems #joint pain

[lykoi-licks]

You are in no way required to give out personal medical info to give advise/suggestions on this post, stay safe!!! /gen

Are you a cane user? Do you experience pain in your legs? If so….Is your pain lessened by your cane?

When I was a kid I would frequently have problems with my legs, I’d frequently sprain/roll/otherwise injure my ankles and I’d have issues with my knees. As I grew up I continuously had weakness in my legs. Little ol’ me with zero thoughts in my head didn’t even realize this was a problem for many years. At this point in my life, as an adult, I have chronic exhaustion issues in my legs. When I walk or even stand for too long (“too long” is sometimes like 5 minutes /srs) I start dealing with horrible pain in my feet and that pain spreads up my legs until there’s just stabbing agony. I cannot go out walking for extended periods of time. One of the last times I went out shopping I literally thought I was going to collapse because my legs were so weak and tired. It’s gotten to the point where I am genuinely considering buying myself a cane, but I’m also like…weirdly ashamed to have to buy one? I’m 22, society says I shouldn’t need a cane, but I feel like I do??

I haven’t told anyone about these thoughts. As much as my leg pain highly effects me I feel like it’s not really “a thing”, like my mom knows about my pain (bc I go shopping with her and frequently end up complaining about being in pain) but no one else really acknowledges it/knows about it. I don’t really have much of a social circle to talk to this about, and I also don’t know anyone in my life who uses a cane anyways so…

I usually don’t make these kind of posts but. Idk. I’m seriously thinking about it and I’d appreciate advice.

Edit: I’m bad at replying to comments (and just talking, lol) but I genuinely thank everyone who’s replied to this! I rlly rlly appreciate it /srs

#cane user #leg pain #walking cane #walking canes #walking stick #mobility aid #mobility assistance #not totally sure what to tag tbh

[lemonsharks]

If anyone happens to need a cane with a bike light embedded in the handle...

#disability #disability awareness #mobility aid #mobility assistance #cane user #(I'm not a cane user but I wanted to catch yall in the audience)

[sunnycanwrite]

Just because an ambulatory wheelchair user is not using their wheelchair at a certain moment doesn't make them able bodied. I often feel like people seem to forget that. It doesn't even mean that they are in any less pain/discomfort than they would be in otherwise.

#just thoughr i'd share #brain thoughts #ambulatory wheelchair user #wheelchair user #chronic illness #chronic disability #chronic pain #disabled #disability #disabilities #mobility assistance #mobility issues #mobility aid #Sunnycanwrite

[neuroticboyfriend]

it's okay to use things that are typically associated with young children. diapers, bibs, pacifers, sippy cups, velcro shoes, onesies, stuffed animals, toys, etc. there's no shame in finding joy and comfort in these things, or using them as disability and neurodivergence aids. it's your life. it's your happiness. it's your wellbeing. that's all that should matter - not what people who don't have your best interest in mind think.

#softspoonie #disabled #disability #chronic illness #mental health #mental illness #mentally ill #chronically ill #neurodivergent positivity #disability positivity #posi #positivity #trauma recovery #recovery #mental health positivity #physically disabled #physical disability #mobility aids #mobility assistance #mobility aid #stim toys #stimming #autistic positivity #actually autistic #adhd positivity #actually adhd #neuroatypical #inner child

[jemineye]

you know, just because you can park in handicap spaces, doesn't mean you have to be an asshole and park halfway on the crosshatch lines. those spaces are critical and need to be clear for everyone who needs space. if you can't handle not taking up that space, you shouldn't be behind the wheel. simple.

#disabled #disability #physical disability #chronic illness #chronic disability #cripple punk #handicap #wheelchair van #wheelchair user #wheelchair bound beauty #wheelchair #wheelchair bound #mobility aid user #mobility assistance #babe with a mobility aid #ranting

[silver-splinted]

I’m excited to draft an email to a care facility nearby my house and ask if I can come in and decorate mobility aids for people!!

I think that having mobility aids that match your interests and aesthetic can be super important and can help you to accept it more!

#.diary #ehlers danlos syndrome #pots syndrome #mobility aid #mobility assistance #aesthetics

[notallfay]

So my twister portable stool arrived through the post today, and I wanted to share some first thoughts with you. I got it because I have CFS/ME and needing a place to rest and not being able to find one can be an issue for me.

I think it's a little bit bigger, and a bit heavier than I expected. So I don't think it would easily fit in a rucksack like I originally thought. It would go in one, but would take up most of it. So I don't think I'll be using it casually. I can think of situations where I'd like to have it though.

The locking system takes a little bit more effort than a simple twist. But if you make sure it's locked in, it does seem to hold no problem. A lot of people asked me about stability, and I don't think it's any less stable that a similar stool. It does not wabble or anything like that. It has a spring inside the whole centre. So it does go down easier once you start to slide to unlock. It does support my weight though and I'm reasonably heavy.

I think it getting bigger towards the bottom helps with stability, it weighing more might make it a bit more solid too. So I think it will be okay for my needs in that way, but I don't have balance issues most of the time. I really loved the height of the stool though. I have a lot of trouble getting up if things are too low down.

I'm not the tallest person, but I think someone a bit taller than me wouldn't be getting low to sit either.

I'm not fond of the strap. It's thin width wise so it's not going to be as nice as something like a rucksack or a messager bag or anything like that. Also it only has velcro in one spot. Even though the strap is adjustable.

So I think the strap does add to me not being able to use it super casually. Since I do think I am going to notice it, and get tired carrying it because of my CFS/ME.

It being available in rainbow is a bonus too, because honestly we should be allowed to have fun with these! I might add stickers to the seat too, because why not.

But it was only about £15 GBP, so for the price I'm overall happy with it. Even though I won't be able to use it loads. I think it will be much needed relief when I do use it though.

I hope this helps people, because I think it might be good for some peoples needs.

#disabled life #mobility assistance #disabled and cute #actually disabled #Disabled #mobility aid #Twister stool #chronic pain #chronic fatigue #Rainbow

[thingsiwannareblog]

oh. my. GOD., mobility aids are amazing! Last week I got my walking poles (like ski poles but not!) that my occupational therapist recommended and HOLY COW they are a game changer!!! I went from “vultures circle over me in the parking lot when I walk from my car to the building” to “I think I’ll take the dog out for a stroll”!

If you think you’re “not disabled enough” for mobility aids… if you can kinda sorta do the thing without the mobility aid, so you’re doubting that you really truly NEED it… consider this your sign! Even if they only help sometimes, it’s still totally worth it!

You (yes, YOU!) deserve the added freedom and comfort that mobility aids can give you!

#actually disabled #mobility assistance #mobility aid #disability #disabilties #disabled #I love my sticks