#crippunk

[zebulontheplanet]

People are so weird when you say you’re finally on a treatment that actually works for your physical disabilities and you’re doing better.

“So…you arent disabled anymore?” No. My disabilities are still there. I still struggle. It’s just better.

That’s the number 1 question I get. So you arent disabled anymore? Dude. I’m still disabled. A medication isn’t a fix all for disabilities like mine. And they certainly don’t just go away. It’s called treatment for a reason. Not a cure.

[hellhoundzzz]

HEY, YOU; disabled artists !

i love all of you

the ones who can't draw straight lines

the ones with "poor" color theory

the ones with chicken scratch

the ones who take more than a week to finish a piece

the ones who struggle with anatomy

the ones who struggle going outside their comfort zone

the ones with a messy artstyle

the ones with an inconsistent art style

ALL OF YOU !!

please keep creating <3

[vampirepuppyboyfag]

if you can't diy due to disabilities, make friends

genuinely the solution to this is community

all the kandi ive gotten was free, a lot of my patches and jewelry was made by friends or local artists

my partner has beaded a shirt for me and offered to help sew patches and fix clothing because i have dexterity issues

you can always go half way as well and get help for the rest

paint patches but get help to sew them on !! draw ideas for diy but get help to make them !! working together with friends and community is just as punk as solo diy

you cant be anti-capitalist without community, not everyone can function solely without aide, so be there for the people who need it

if you ignore disabled people and assume function then what kind of punk are you?

[disabled-dyke]

reminder to people that cripplepunk isnt just ‘punk aesthetic but disabled’

cripplepunk is a disability movement

cripplepunk has its own principals and tenets

its more than just patches, pins, and plaid

[criptips]

Winter Reminder for Mobility Aid Users

For those of us heading into winter in the northern hemisphere, particularly in areas where it gets snowy or icey, if you haven't already done so now is probably the time to start thinking about winter-readying your mobility aid(s).

Crutch, Cane, and non wheel-ed Walker Frame users: Depending on the typical winter weather conditions for you this might just be making sure your ferrules/tips of your canes/crutches are in good condition or it could mean getting new, potentially winter specific, ferrules/tips and/or investing in ice pick attachments!

For those with wheeled mobility aids, from Rollators to Wheelchairs and beyond: Depending on the condition of your wheels/tyres and whether or not you can easily get spares or ones specific to winter weather what you might be able to do varies, especially when replacing multiple entire wheels can be quite costly. @cripple-punk-dad has a good recommendation on this post regarding using zip ties to add tread to wheels. (credit for the two images of zip ties on wheels and their alt text also goes to cripple-punk-dad)

you can also look at getting wheel socks/slippers/covers for when indoors to protect your floors from any added tread, these come in a whole range of sizes for both smaller caster wheels as well as large wheelchair wheels.

For those who self-propel wheelchairs: make sure you've got good gloves and take a look to see if you can get some good non slip push rim covers!

Those whose mobility aids entail sitting may also want to look into wheelchair specific blankets, and in general everyone should make sure that they have weather appropriate clothing where possible!

It may also be the case that your mobility aid needs are different/higher this season, you do not need to be ashamed of this. Cold weather can worsen symptoms for many people and icey conditions especially can make it harder to safely walk outside, even for able-bodied people. Stay safe out there!

[island-76]

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they complain about their disability

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they need to slow down for them

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until their mobility aids are loud

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until their mobility aids fall

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they cancel plans due to their disability

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they need to hold something for them

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they need to open a door for them

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until they can't go somewhere because it's not accessible

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until their disability is inconvenient

Everyone is fine with having a disabled friend until their disability impacts them.

[dexnthacripple420]

Today in Ableist Microaggressions at Dollar Tree

Just had one of those “wow, disability in public” moments that’s still sitting with me. While looking for a sewing kit at Dollar Tree, a kid (maybe 12?) rushed up, super excited to talk about the Ren fest tail they got today. (Cute! Love sharing joyful little nerd moments with people) Their mom came over, asked what was up, and when she heard us both say “Ren fest,” she just… yanked her child away and hurried off. The child still waved bye, though.

A few minutes later, I’m at checkout and the mom/child are in line behind me. The mom holds up a ‘Thankful’ house decor bulb thing and straight-up says, “When I seen you and then seen this, I thought of you rolling by and thought about how thankful I’m not like you.” Her kid giggled, embarrassed.

I just told her, as calmly as I could: “That wasn’t funny, ma’am. That was ableist for being thankful you’re not disabled like me. But don’t worry, you probably will be, one day. Everyone finds out eventually. I’m not trying to hurt you, just… this is how to be an ally. Please try to do better.”

She gets huffy and says, “Well, I have autism, so I can’t be ableist.” I respond, “I have autism too, ma’am. I’m just telling you how it was received so you can do better.” Her child nodded silently, and the mom stormed into a different checkout lane.

People need to hear this: Having a marginalized identity does NOT make anyone immune from perpetuating harm toward other marginalized groups. The urge some folks have to make others' existence a punchline? To teach their kids that pity or “thankfulness” for being able-bodied is kindness? Enough.

If this makes anyone squirm or feel defensive then good, Sit with it & Learn from it. Disabled people get used as teaching moments, sources of “inspiration” or “gratitude,” or just objects of awkwardness or hostility in public all the time. It’s exhausting.

To that kid: you were just excited about your tail. Keep that energy. I hope you find kinder grown-ups soon.

[justsomerandomgay]

something that isn’t talked about enough with chronic illness is knowing that going to your appointments and doing your exercises and all that will help but being in too much pain or too fatigued to go, so your just stuck in this constant cycle of knowing what you need to do to get better but not being able to do it because your sick