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[plague-parade]

today for disability pride month, i’d like to discuss something not many able-bodied people know about: ambulatory wheelchair users!

first, “what is an ambulatory wheelchair user?”

it’s a term used to describe people who use wheelchairs that can stand and or walk in some capacity. the amount a person can walk can vary greatly between ambulatory wheelchair users, some may need their wheelchair 60% of the time, some may need theirs 90% of the time.

“why would someone use a wheelchair if they can walk?”

there are tons of reasons someone who can walk might use a wheelchair, such as fatigue, balance, heart problems, pain, fainting, and many, many more. it could be dangerous for them to walk.

“isn’t that being lazy?”

nope! take shoes, for example. you *could* walk without them, but it would be painful, and could give you cuts or blisters. would you consider wearing shoes to be lazy? also, many disabilities and conditions are progressive, using a wheelchair can help slow progression and damage to your body.

so next time you see a wheelchair user move their leg, remember that ambulatory wheelchair users exist!

[clearlypanickingatthedisco]

I stopped fighting my inner demons. We’re on the same side now.

[ourladyofomega]

📸 source: Kill Rock Stars (FB)

[ieatratsforbreakfast]

I need a hug from every disabled person ever right now.

I'm going through a really rough patch with my ME/CFS and chronic pain, and I'm still coming to terms with the fact that I'll most likely need to start using a wheelchair before 2025.

Can every disabled person hug me rn? Like virtually just have a little disabled moment.

[bikerbiddies]

morning mood

[sailorxroxxane]

Fishnets and plaid skirts are my thing

[cosmiccripple]

if there's one thing i ask all parents to do, it's to teach their children about disability from an early age. i cannot leave my house without every child i come across staring at me and/or my mobility aid. as much as i understand children are curious, it's extremely humiliating to feel as though i'm an exhibition for able-bodied people to gawk at.

[thefugitivesaint]

Claudia Kortus, 'Babes in Toyland - Michelle Leon'', ''Zap'' #39, Aug. 1991 (one year before Michelle left the band) Source

[devilgirlcrybabyy]

Excuse the hot mess 😜🤍

[sadberryclub]

a design from my collection “sweet dreams”

[plague-parade]

this is ur sign to decorate ur mobility aids!!

i decorated it to match my graduation cap and outfit :-)

ID: three photos of the same forearm crutch on a white background. it has been spray painted cyan blue, the lower part of the cuff has many silver glittery stars on it in multiple sizes. the cuff has been bedazzled in matching rhinestones, with some silver star shaped rhinestones as well. there is a cyan paracord strap attached to the cuff with silver rings, and has a crocheted cover on the handle. first image: a side view of the crutch. second image: a head on shot of the crutch, showing the star rhinestone on the handle. third image: a back shot of the crutch, showing off the rhinestones on the cuff.

[crazycatsiren]

My dear fellow cripples: Use mobility assistance services at airports. Take elevators. Sit in the priority seats on public transportations. Get in the priority lines. Your lives deserve to be easier and I love you so much!

[bikerbiddies]

inbetween

[spookydeetzx]

🎃🦇👻

[cosmiccripple]

do any other disabled folks wonder if they're somehow faking their symptoms even though there's practically no way for their symptoms to be faked???

just me?