brain in a jar

She-Bear, Shieldmaiden, Norse Heathen Witch, disabled baddass Inclusive Paganism. No homophobia/TERFS/SWERFS/ablelists/racists/white supremacists.

[nonbeans]

I'm gonna start thinking that public assistance programs are just data mining for your information with the amount they demand before they'll even help you.

And I used to help ppl apply for public assistance. But it's fucking ridiculous.

Hello give us your two last months income plus your social security numbers plus your phone numbers, your address, your bills, your rent, do you own or rent, your education, your demographics, every piece of information for every person in your household, pictures of your ID's, AND every other piece of contact information. Oh yeah also-do you eat your pickles sweet or dill?

What's all this for? Public energy assistance to pay for one $200 bill.

[ometochtli2rabbit]

Soni López-Chávez

[disablednotdisposable]

[apinklion01]

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A series of pictures depicting issues for those who rely on wheelchairs.

A person with glasses sitting on a wheelchair stares at a door entrance located on a set of stairs.

Did you know... Some of us couldn’t even enter our own homes?

A crowd gathers in front of a bus, with a person on a wheelchair on the back, trying to get other people’s attention.

Please be mindful... Of those who can’t “push” their way around!

A woman with a hijab and glasses sits at a receptionist desk. A person on a wheelchair wearing a kippah is unable to reach the top to get her attention.

Simple things like reception desk height actually matters a lot!

A person on a wheelchair wearing a baseball hat backwards is unable to close the door to the restrooms. Despite this, the sign outside is marked as wheelchair accessible.

It is as if... Some doors aren’t meant to be closed!

A person on a wheelchair is frightened as their wheelchair goes down too fast down a ramp.

Did you know... That wheelchair ramps are steeper than recommended?

A man wearing a kippah is about to enter a temple, but covers his wheelchair wheels with a cover to keep the inside of the temple as clean as possible.

Wheelchairs go everywhere... But we can provide wheel covers for special places.

A picture of a parking lot Two cars are parked, one with most space to allow a disabled person to get on and off. A woman holding crutches is angered at a motorcycle parked in front of her car, which isn’t supposed to be there. A person on a wheelchair nearby notices her anger.

There’s a reason why... Certain space is allocated at disabled parking lots. And no, it’s not for your bike!

Two people stand in front of an automatic door. One is a child attempting to wave their hands to get it to open, and the other is a person on a wheelchair.

Notice that sometimes... Automatic door sensors are a bit short?

A bus is waiting at a stop. A person on a wheelchair is unable to get to the stop due to a steep ledge in front of them.

Are you aware that... Despite the upgraded buses, the bus stops need upgrading too?

A person on a wheelchair is using an ATM machine, which is placed at a lower position so they’re able to reach and use the machine comfortably.

In case you’re wondering... Why the new ATM machine designs are lower and slightly uncomfortable to use while standing up...

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[liberaljane]

[the-one-eyed-seer]

Shoutout to disabled people who like hiking

Shoutout to mobility aid users who like walks

Shoutout to light sensitive people who like being outside

Shoutout to wheelchair users specifically who like going outdoors

Being disabled isn’t antithetical to appreciating nature

[crippled-peeper]

“well what do you do if you can’t afford the copay or there’s nobody in network?” “what do you do while waiting for 4 years to get on disability?” we die. that’s just it. that’s what the “safety net” in social safety net means. it’s supposed to keep you from plunging to your death. but 30,000 Americans a year plunge to their deaths from being unable to access healthcare. It’s been getting worse. It will continue to get worse.

[leotanaka]

[crazycatsiren]

Wheelchairs get priority for the accessible spots on public transportations, not strollers, the end.

[nightmaretour]

This disability pride month I'm BEGGING you to acknowledge and care about the people in this community who often fly under the radar when it comes to positivity and information. People who require equipment to live, like ventilators, pacemakers, and feeding tubes. People who are bedbound. People with visible differences. People who have disabilities caused by things like substance abuse, overdose, or self harm. People with conditions so rare that they've never met someone who has the same one. People who need full time care and have to have help to use social media.

If you want to support the community, that means supporting all of the community. Disability pride means being proud of every last one of us, and making sure everyone feels heard. Make sure to amplify the voices of those who need it this month, and ideally for the rest of the year too.

[nightmaretour]

I'm going to clarify here and now that "visible difference" =/= mobility aid user. There is plenty of positivity on this site for mobility aid users. Visible differences are things like limb differences and facial differences, for a couple of examples. Please don't make this another post about mobility aid users in general, that isn't the point at all.

[cripinpain]

its disability pride month and this year i want to send some extra love to those who have severe disabilities, to those who have actually rare conditions, to those who are full time mobility aid users and to those who have a visible difference. you matter.

[cannabiscomrade]

It’s time to financially support your friends on Medicaid. That’s how you help more than anything. You need to take a hard anti-eugenics stance if you haven’t already.

Be angry. Release the addresses and phone numbers of your representatives that voted for this and show up on their lawns. Never let them sleep again.

[jaarnvidja]

norse pagan prideposting

[dan-tad]

did you know public libraries are free and beautiful

[ishimarukiyotaka]

This pride month don’t forget your disabled and immunocompromised peers. Wear a mask. Stay home if you’re unwell. Get vaccinated. Take a covid test.

[paper-mario-wiki]

do not forget the patron saint of these weeks that we celebrate ourselves proudly and openly in the streets

her name was Marsha P Johnson, and we have her to thank for so much.

remember, the first Pride was a riot, and she was one of the brave souls who endured it to help carve the path which so many of us walk today. she helped found several activist groups regarding LGBT safety and wellbeing. and she was absolutely radiant, too.

thank you, Marsha. we remember you.

[akajustmerry]

from Russell T Davies! the man who brought you racist hits like, isn't it so funny how this white woman's Black boyfriend is like a dog! And this Black woman enduring unprecedented levels of disdain from the Doctor because he misses the white teenage girl he likes!! And other later hits such as what if this Black Doctor shared regeneration with my favourite white guy! And how about the most important character in this season starring two leads of colour is the white woman from the previous season! Comes: what if the first ever Black lead of Doctor Who had a shorter run than almost any Doctor in the show's history AND his final scenes were totally overshadowed by not one not two but THREE white women!!! Congratulations to Russell T Davies for never EVER beating the anti-Black racism allegations because his head is so far up his own ass. Christopher Eccleston was right. Fire that fucker. Ncuti Gatwa, you were dazzling and you deserved so much better.

[doctorhomo]

stupid use of omega, INSANE underuse of the rani, not enough mel, not a single plot thread tied up properly, random changing of belinda’s past with NO EXPLANATION………………