How Auti Angel, the Abilities Expo, and I Changed My Life

http://lindseyelarson.tumblr.com/ Lindsey is making an RSD Diaries vid and I agreed (and want) to be a part of it. Since I lost my voice yesterday, I thought I could use this time wisely and ask you guys, what you would want to know about my disability and life ( Read more... )

Crip Jobs
Excerpt: The only thing I fear about this job is that they might spoil me. I might start expecting to be treated ‘normally’. I might keep expecting to have rightful access to the world.

My Body. My Choice.
Excerpt: I use a wheelchair. I don’t walk. I read about RSD/CRPS on the internet. I consider myself disabled. And you know what, I ( Read more... )

Does anyone need canes? I don't think I'll be using them anymore and instead of having them sit around and collect dust I thought perhaps if someone needed a new cane or wanted something a bit fancier than their old cane, then maybe they could have it. Free. I'll pay postage as well. But I'm only giving it to someone who physically needs it, not ( Read more... )

No Crips Allowed
Excerpt: "Ableism hurts and it’s people who wield it in their thoughts, with their actions, through their lack of action, with their voices, and with their body language. There are areas that I am not welcome in it. I know it. I am reminded every day. I’m reminded in the moments when I realize private homes don’t have to be ( Read more... )

100 Great Gimp Moments (#2)
Excerpt: Apparently, he was unimpressed with my wheelies. But soon enough, he brought me over to the reason I was waiting. Back to my car.

What About My Wheelchair Is So Threatening?
Excerpt: 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 ( Read more... )

100 Great Gimp Moments (#1)
Excerpt: Yup, you heard me. Great gimp moments. No, it’s not an oxymoron. I know there is a lot of people out there who think that being disabled is a terrible, horrible thing that they wouldn’t wish on their worst enemey. I know that there are people who think that us disabled people are better off dead. I know that ( Read more... )

Can anyone let me know if the description things are showing up for the photos in this post? I filled out a form that said 'image description' but I'm not seeing the image description actually showing up???

Blocking Accessibility: We're Still Human
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The I Am God Syndrome
Excerpt: "If you have IAGS, it is imperative that you understand that it is actually your mind playing tricks on you, not the patient. Most people are or should be understanding that very few people would subject themselves to invasive tests, electrocution, needle prodding, and being shoved into MRI machines unless they ( Read more... )

In Time
Link: http://gimptude.com/2012/03/06/in-time/
Excerpt: "I’ve accepted the fact that I have CRPS. I’ve accepted the fact that at the very least I need a cane and at the most a wheelchair. But I find myself struggling to accept that there is still more that I need. On ( Read more... )