#black and disabled

[simplynovology]

We're at $162 now!

Mutual Aid Request!

Sexual Assault tw:

This time of the year is always the absolute worst for us. Even moreso NOW since this is my first year on our own. Me, my girlfriend, and two roommates are trying to move in mid February due to the rent in our current area being absolutely egregious. But various obstacles have been coming up, most likely preventing us from moving sooner.

The following is just my perspective, my roomates and girlfriend all have their own complications.

1. I was sexually assaulted 2 weeks ago. This is 2nd year in a row that something like this happened. Just being around men makes me want to cry, vomit, or both. I had to leave work early because I felt sick every time a man came into my line.

2. It's winter, and my roommates and I all have chronic pain. This absolutely limits our ability to be productive at work and around the house. I MAY be forced to go on disability leave if anything.

3. In October I had a psychotic break and missed out on a good bit of income.

4. The other day, I was extremely sick and had to go to the hospital. Throwing up over 22 times.

We want to get this move going so our anxiety about it is gone, so we can stay away from overworking ourselves, and so we pay less for double+ the space.

Everything yall have done for us has been greatly appreciated, but we are far from being okay.

I have made a new gofundme for moving costs, first month, security, and last months rent if it's required. May touch these funds for groceries and bills for our current situation if absolutely necessary.

Knowing how these usually go, I'm of course going to still work my butt off with work and commissions, and our Etsy.

gofund.me/6d415bdb

Other Cash Links:

simplynovology.carrd.co/#cashlinks

[midnight-soulless-system]

Being disabled and a person of color is so different to being disabled and white. There's so much extra stigma and prejudice and just shit that us PoC have to go through with doctors and friends and just the world to get what we need and want.

Idk, I just don't see a lot of posts talking about what it's like being a person of color and disabled (especially when you're more dependent upon others) so, feel free to share you stories.

[800-dick-pics]

Help Me Get New Mobility Aids!!!

Happy Disability Pride Month! I initially wasnt going to make a post to try to get new mobility aids/tools, but I really need them, so what the hell.

I am a multiply disabled Black lesbian and I have been without proper supportive mobility since the start of the pandemic. I had many of my things broken or thrown away during this time period, and I thought I could go without but its been so long and I really cant anymore.

I need smart/ergonomic forearm crutches because regular forearm crutches wreck my fragile hypermobile wrists, I need braces for both legs and ankles, a shower bench and detachable showerhead. All of this combined is a bit over $550.

I REALLY need this, esp the crutches! My mobility and bodily autonomy would be GREATLY increased If I was able to get these items. I

CA: $sleepyhen

VN: wildwotko

Dm for P@ypal

TLDR?: Disabled Black Lesbian needs new mobility aids for increased mobility and autonomy.

[rebelwheelsnycpoetry]

And The Papers Said

TW: ABLEISM & EUGENICS by Michele Sommerstein

Part One And the papers said Michael Hickson, a black disabled man. And the papers said Hospital. Texas. COVID. Infection And the papers said Killed. For his doctor did not feel And the papers said that a… quadriplegic could possibly have a quality, of life. And the papers said and thus was not worth saving And the papers said (was not saved) disabled people are not of worth message repeating and… sent.

And the papers said the doctor had the audacity to say And the papers said it's not personal, to Hickson's wife, And the papers said There are set criteria from the state And the papers said As to who will live and who they let die And the papers said Michael Hickson. a black disabled body, that did not comply

Once again, reunited Eugenics & Capitalism America's not so secret friends fucking each other furiously for the sake of mindless fucking, like machines wallowing in their own stains, covered in their own blood and filth, crimes. unclean Disgusted? You should be.

Part Two Shortages! Hospitals! Ventilators! Low! This, that was avoidable & created by the vulture capitalists who see death… elated - pandemic as an opportunity! Cha-ching! Soulless! Shortages! Created by, the powers that be Like when, Cuomo – the hero praised at times for merely being, better than Trump! (Raise the bar! This drinks on me) cut funding, healthcare. home care. hospitals (before and during the pandemic) Shortages! So the billionaires would be spared from paying their fair, share, of… taxes Shortages! While marginalized people are blamed for, “costing too much” the audacity of austerity…

Shortages created when patients, infected knowingly sent to nursing homes, locked up. death traps, unleashing COVID on the people in places where social distancing was never, even, an option.

Part Three There are those, who will hear these words, shrug and nonchalant they will say things like Well, these things happen, what can you do? Those who are complacent, able bodied, complicit, still living but numb. They will repeat, their response so casually even to the face of those visibly disabled, as if it's nothing in a tone used to discuss sweaters and their… plans for lunch as if we as a society can't do better? (We can. We must.)

Who taught you about disability? Who lied to you saying disabled people are less than, undeserving? That we are better off dead?

Part Four And the papers said… His wife implored, insisting, knowing he lived a full life. And the papers said for in her eyes, in her heart, her love's life was worth saving. And the papers said, doctors withheld treatment including hydration… nutrition read: starving him for six. days Michael Hickson. a black disabled body that did not comply. “Michael Hickson, [a black disabled man] died leaving, his wife and five children, behind.“

About the poem: I originally wrote this poem because, so often as a disabled person, you read these headlines and it’s absorbed into you, but there's not always an outlet to really express the emotional toll.

So often, I'd read the headlines and somewhat shut down because I can’t feel every time I read something like this, but it’s still in you. Michael Hickson was the first time I read an article that actually included a name when they were discussing “state criterias' and the pandemic. The conversation between the doctor and Hickson’s wife was recorded and when I heard it, it just hit me on a deeper level and I had to write something.

That said, to learn more about the intersections of ableism & racism, I suggest checking out the following peoples: @Imani_Barbarin , @VilissaThompson , @BlackDisability & @powernotpity on Twitter.

You can read more about Michael Hickson’s story here: https://notdeadyet.org/2020/06/adapt-of-texas-protests-hospital-killing-of-michael-hickson-a- black-disabled-man.html

[de-bauchry]

If anyone sees this please consider reblogging, sharing, or even donating if you can!

I would really appreciate any help that I could get honestly because it’s been an extremely hard 5 years. I was trying to raise money when I was 19 but…I have trouble asking for help without feeling undeserving or just idk like I shouldn’t be? but I can’t keep acting like I can do all of this by myself because I can’t when I literally have no support whatsoever.

it’s just been a constant battle between my disability affecting my work, my managers not taking it seriously, just getting out of this horribly manipulative relationship, my sister being being completely unsupportive, dismissive, and starving me, my mother passing, familial issues, dangerous environments, discrimination at the workplace and just it’s just been a lot. and I’ve been trying my best to survive and make amends meet.

I’ve been trying to survive through sex work, forcing myself to work, and even starting up a bracelet business. but my last most recent job I had, I was having an epilepsy flare up, I tried to tell my manager that I don’t think I can stay my whole shift, she begged me to stay I tried to and almost fell out at my job so I walked out and got fired for that. she also implied that she felt like because my ex bf at the time was standing in the lobby waiting for me? that she had “knew what was really going on” so..she didn’t even take my condition seriously whatsoever when my eyes were visibly rolling back, hands trembling, knees bucking, just all of that in front of her.

Then the other job I had before that one was Meijers. I was having issues with my bf at the time and we were having sexual issues where I kept having to have appointments back to back to make sure I was sexually safe while also having to deal with him blaming me for these said issues. They had a 90 day probation where u can’t call off too much once you first start working there. so I was giving them notes for my appointments. I remember one day I tried to give them a note and my manager told me she didn’t need it (definitely concerned me) I believe I asked her why, she just brushed me off. but long story short I had ended up getting sick tried to tell my manager I couldn’t make it she also begged me to come in so I came in forced myself to work while sick got super dizzy knees got weak and I ended up falling out on the floor at my job where everyone could see. this frequently happens with my jobs where I’m quitting due to mistreatment & transphobia and it’s made it so extremely hard for me to even keep up with my bracelet business because that was going decently, hard to keep up with a steady job and consistent income.

thank you to everyone whose read this far. I’m gonna put my Linktree here to make it easier to access. If you’d like to support in other ways, I do also stream on twitch! that’ll also be in the link. So if you’d like to support and watch me play games and such, im also on there at times. I appreciate you all so much 🖤

[oceanic-vampire]

oh and especially happy disability pride month to black disabled people diagnosed or not we're a whole different level of neglected and its fuckin hard out here man

[intentkitten]

PayPal is in my name but I directly transfer all donations for M directly to M because she does not have PayPal and not everyone has venmo or cashapp either.

[vhkingsink]

Part of being a BlackDisabledQueer writer and artist is...being disabled. I have hopes for a few more poetry volumes, and even though I don't have detailed plans, I still have dreams.

[izukuleeyoung]

I need to make 350 each day over the next four days.

I'm trying to add two shirts to the site today. But if you want readings let me know. I have to do everything and anything.

If I could make 350 every day until the end of the month I could square away so much ish.

Please tag people. 🙏🏽

Folks were doing those follow trains but I really need help and need to actually get more done.

2 dollars helps. It adds up. Heck 1 dollar does.

350 folks, please subscribe as a patron

350 folks, please subscribe on TikTok

350 folks, please send 2 dollars to 💸app or Venmo or PayPal

I can do pendulum asks, tarot spreads, commissions, more, please just come back to my page I'm working so hard.

[simplynovology]

For Thanksgiving , the day of the lord and savior Mr Turkey for those who celebrate, I'd like you to consider helping an afro-indigenous person out! 🪶

I am disabled and can't work many hours due to my body pain getting worse by the year. We could use any help we can get. Additionally, I've been mentally and financially recovering from my hospitalization last month, which made me lose some of my income.

We are also trying to get important groceries and funds to move to a cheaper location sometime early next year.

Common Donation Links:

Cash.app/Simplynovology

Paypal.me/Simplynovology

Other donation links:

https://simplynovology.carrd.co/#cashlinks

[singsongraptor]

You ever have a moment where you realize you belong to a community you didn't think you were part of before? That was me last night struggling with my listening practice for Japanese. I didn't really think I was HoH before, but this year got me fucked up frfr I can't hear shit.

It's hard to claim a spot when my hearing test keeps coming back normal, but I really struggle to hear. It's auditory processing disorder & compression on my auditory nerve, so not really anything that can be treated with hearing aids, nevermind that my test is always in range.

But, I am constantly "huh/what/say that again" *turns every source of extraneous noise I possibly can off, move closer, replay replay replay replay, more volume*, "are my headphones in right?"

And I know these words from my test! I just cannot separate them from other words! Now in two languages! Idk what to do about it, I wasn't tryna do live interpreting anyway, but it's still annoying and difficult. It's hindering my speech skills indirectly too, but it's not a problem that's recordable yet! Cuz hearing tests don't measure real world ability! Anyway, y'all got tips?

Feeling like I need to learn two sign languages now lolsob not that that's a bad thing, I just got limited time and energy and even less money to pay people to teach me.

[dating--while--disabled]

I absolutely fucking hate how Medical Facilities think that if they smile and give you baby talk that somehow the lack of Quality Care will be overlooked. You don't have to be an obvious asshole to have clear discriminatory medical practices.

[soullessjack]

Hello sorry for tagging. I am very sick, my asthma is at its maximum level, my nose freezes, I have no medicine or food. I am in bad shape financially, I am a black disabled, who uses multiple medications, I pay for my food and lodging

Unfortunately I do not have all the resources to keep me safe, that is why I need your help, whatever you can contribute to me will be of great help.

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[magicalblerdpenn]

So I need to get something off my chest. I'm 33 and I've had a few invisible disabilities for several years now, but I'm reluctant to call myself disabled. One reason why is due to internalized ableism and trauma; I experienced ableist bullying in school and emotional abuse at home that made me ashamed to talk about and acknowledge my invisible disabilities until last year.

The other reason is that I'm a queer person of color and a caregiver. Disabled people of color are rarely acknowledged, both inside and outside the outside the disability community. I've also rarely seen disabled folks acknowledged in the LGBTQ community. I already feel invisible sometimes as a queer person of color and until recently, trying to acknowledge my invisible disabilities just made me feel more out of place.

There is also a strained relationship between disabled folks and caregivers because there is a long documented history of some caregivers murdering disabled folks. I'm a caregiver to a parent who I have a complicated relationship with and I've been a caregiver since the age of 22. If I had the choice and the finances, I wouldn't be her caregiver at all. However, I don't and my ability to caregive is also affected by my invisible disabilities, which include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, and being hard of hearing. Unfortunately, these disabilities aren't visiblity severe enough for me to be considered disabled by anyone.

I don't want to talk over visibly disabled folks but I'm also tired of having certain needs unmet because either I or someone else won't acknowledge my invisible disabilities. I'm a queer disabled person of color and a caregiver and I demand to be seen and heard.

[intentkitten]

Yesterday (June 29,2023), one of my girlfriend's children passed after spending 2 months in the hospital. In addition to everything else happening, she is now having to plan a funeral for a child.

I made this graphic yesterday which is why it still says "today".

We need your help.

We need money.

[forsapphics]

Happy Disability Pride Month! 🩶💚❤️🤍💛💙🩶🌈 (x)