#mobility walkers store

[freedommobility]

Why Mobility Walkers Are the Key to Your Independence and Safety

Mobility walkers provide balance and support so that you can move with ease and confidence and avoid the likelihood of falling and injury.

They provide additional indoor and outdoor safety with features that adjust and maximize comfort and stability.

Using a mobility walker helps maintain muscle strength and supports rehabilitation after injuries by encouraging movement.

Many models come with built-in storage, making it easier to carry essentials, while some include baskets, seats, and cup holders for added convenience.

Doctors also highly recommend the use of mobility walkers for individuals requiring additional support because they minimize joint strain and the strain placed on the legs.

They enhance an active and independent lifestyle that ensures you're safe and active.

A walker with the mobility abilities does not only provide a system of support; it is the door of liberation and a gateway of confidence and a higher lifestyle.

[calcium-supplement]

What's a mobility aid (or aids) you wish more people knew about?

for me, ive been really loving my rollator! it's a kind of walker. it helps steady me more than a cane would, helps carry things for me, and most of all helps me sit more frequently to save energy throughout the day!

this is my current one, drive nitro tall, cuz my hand height is really high and this was one of the tallest i could find (41 inch max height), and it folds sideways and stays standing and can roll around like that, which helps for navigating tight spaces and storage without having to lean it on something!

i first used a rollator that was bought used cheap from a thrift store, ive seen a lot at thrift stores! even thought it was too short for me and the brakes didnt work, it still made a HUGE difference for me, i wasnt expecting it! I highly reccomend checking there and other used storefronts online to find mobility aids for cheap and start trying some out, even if its a bit jank!

i wanna hear more random stuff about mobility aids! please feel free to share anything from anecdotes to technical details to random bits you wish others knew more about, either to use themself or to know about mobility aid users!

another random one i didnt know about is forearm crutches! i havent used them myself, but i know some people who do, and they seem like a great alternative to canes that dont strain the wrist and hand as much and let you lean on them in a different way, can use one or two!

[doctordeathawaits]

INFO - LIST FOR TRANSABLED AID ACCESS

A list of discreet access of assistive aids , ways to hide assistive aids , and euphoria inducing replacements .

Where to get assistive aids ?

01 , An obvious choice would be online shopping , although discreet shopping can be a bit difficult . Buying many things at once so you get a big / couple of packages could be a way to not turn any eyes , especially now that the holidays are coming up . " But I live with people who have the tendency of opening my packages " , there are a couple of options of what you can do - use a p.o box or locker service ( ex: amazon locker will send you an email with pickup instructions ) , choosing a specific delivery time of when you are only home / you have time to be the first one to pick it up ( tip : have delivery notifications on so you can be the first one to receive it ) , have delivery instructions to specify where to put the package ( ex : behind a pot plant , under the steps , etc ) , have it delivered to your friends / work . " But big shopping sites aren't safe for me " , Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist could be a better option for you , may be also safer as you can request the person selling you the item to make it discreet / can also be on the cheaper end , as they tend to be used . It can also be safer on the end of simply picking it up , making it so that there isn't any sort of electronic transaction that can be seen on a bank / phone receipt . 02 , Thrifted / Yard sales are also a good option - not only is it generally more discreet , allowing you to take it home by simply putting it in your bag without any other notice , but it's also generally cheaper , seeing that often times its used items still in a somewhat good condition . " What / where do I look for ? " , I would often suggest Goodwill , as they tend to have a wider range of mobility aids . You can also find them at your local small shops - try calling ahead and asking if they have anything , as they mostly will have more time to look through their storage . " How do I know it's worth it ? " , shopping out is a greater option as you can test out if the aid is good for you . When shopping for aids , test if they are sturdy , if they are the right size for you / there is any ability to diy fix it to your measurements , and how you would be able to put it away / hide it .

When it comes to what sort of aid is the most discreet : Canes : foldable canes are the most discreet , they are compact and are able to be carried in a bag . Double use canes , such as umbrella canes , are also discreet in the sense of being able to play it off as just an umbrella . Rollator : also good to consider a foldable rollators / walkers , ones that also have a seat can be passed off as just portable seats . Wheelchairs : Wheelchairs , unless you live in a spacious area without any judging eyes , are hard to turn discreet . While folding wheelchairs are a thing , plus lightweight ones - like most wheelchairs , they are expensive , and often are badly fitted / uncomfortable . ++ temporary replacements are a better option . Hearing Aids : Hearing Aids kept in their case can very easily be passed out as to be wireless earbuds / there are many hearing aids that resemble simple ear buds. Although , Hearing Aids bought online aren't the most reliable , and may be even dangerous - so temporary / thrifted replacement is a better option .

Where do I hide my aids if I am in an unsafe environment ?

While hiding things from the people you live with can be draining , it is still suggested for your safety .

01 , Folding Aids - Any aid that is able to be neatly folded and easily stored is the best when it comes to hiding . Placing them in bags in also the best , as you are able to take them out once you leave your place . Another way would be having a designated spot outside your place , where you can easily access it once you are out . More ways of hiding them : in drawers , unused umbrella holders , under your mattress , in coat hoodies , old shoe boxes .

02 , Aids with Wheels - While trickier , definitely able . The biggest suggestion is to have folding versions . You can fold them and store in the back of your closet along the wall . You can put it on the frame of your bed and put a mattress over it . If you have a rug , putting it specifically near / under your bed , and then the aid right under the rub can also be an option . If you have a dresser , sliding it between the wall and the dresser's side can help . On top of closets can also be good . When needing to store it for outside use , big portfolios could fit them . 03 , Hearing Aids - Probably the easiest to hide as they resemble ear buds . Although getting custom / decorated cases can be good for disguising them . Nonetheless , if needed , hiding them in small pockets of backpacks , coat pockets , pencil cases can be extra security . " What if I immediately need to hide something for my safety ? " , when opening your drawer - look past the drawer / take it out , you will see that there is room on the inside of the frame , even with the drawers fully closed . You can throw any smaller sized aid in that space , and then simply take out the drawers to take it back when ready . Another way for more bigger aids - take out all of the drawers from a dresser , put the aid inside , then put the drawers back in . If the back of your dresser is a softer material that's able to be cut , cut a ⊏ shape so that it creates a flap , put your aid in and tape the flap , put your dresser back up on the wall - the flap is an easier access than taking out all drawers . Although if you feel like you are in immediate danger for having an assistive aid in your home , prioritize your safety and take the aid out of your home . You are worth more than something that you will be 100% able to get back in the future < 3

DIY - ING

Everyone should be able to have access to assistive aids - even when it comes to creating their own .

Folding Crutches . ( need to already have simple crutches ) Cane out of yardsticks . ++ easier , You can make a cane by taking hard pvc pipe , sealing the bottom + adding a stopper ( shaped rubber or foam ) , while at the top you cut out to sides of a handle - a top and bottom , glue it with hot glue and attach it.

While it may not be as sturdy - it's still a good alternative .

More affordable assistive aid shopping :

essentailaids.com , affordable canes / crutches / walkers - lots of accessories , has wheelchairs too .

mobilityshop.co.uk , also affordable AND a huge range , so you have some options . Also offers accessories and some more simpler accessibility aids .

argos.co.uk , on the more pricier end yet still quite affordable , also offers joints support and braces .

abilitysuperstore.com , while not as affordable as other sites , still has a pretty decent price range - but has way more options to offer .

[frizzillshiz]

I finally did something today that I’ve been considering for months. I bought a mobility aid.

After a short shopping trip (that was meant to cheer me up) that almost resulted in me fainting in the middle of the store (thankfully I was able to sit in a chair they had for sale, though I’m not sure if that was technically allowed), I broke down in my car and started looking at mobility aid stores nearby, and somehow there was one literally around the corner.

It took me a minute to gather the courage to actually go inside once I’d parked. I was so scared that whoever was in there would look at me, a 24 year old seemingly healthy person, and assume I was just messing around or not take me seriously.

When I went in, I started stuttering out what I was looking for and the sales lady looked at me and asked, “Do you need a hug?”. I gratefully accepted and cried a few tears and then was able to tell her what I was looking for and what I needed it for.

She did a wonderful job explaining the differences in their rollators and which ones she recommended and why she recommended them over the others. I ended up leaving with a mid-range priced one that I will be able to put in my car unassisted even on bad days.

I still have mixed emotions about needing a mobility aid at 24, but I’m incredibly proud of myself for finally taking the leap and getting something that I know will help me so much in every day life.

If you’re thinking about getting a mobility aid, I want you to know that it’s ok. It’s ok to get one if you’re 15,25, or 105. If you need it, if it will improve your life even a little bit, get it.

The main thing my friend said to me while I was considering one was this: “People who don’t need mobility aids don’t think about getting them”. Able bodied people do not think about how much better their life would be with one.

So, if you’re able, get that cane. Get that walker. Get that wheelchair, those forearm crutches, whatever you need (just make sure you’re choosing the right option for your disabilities!). It will be worth it.

[breaking-binary-system]

So, especially with it being disability pride month, I've noticed something more and more: A lot of people, disabled and able-bodied, give a TON of hate to us ambulatory wheelchair users. So, I decided fuck it let me tell people a story about one.

There was this boy. He grew up with a disabled father and a mother who had a ton of chronic pain. He could see the effects. By the time this boy was 5, his father walked full time on a cane.

When he turned 11, he started suffering from severe debilitating leg pain. To the point he would miss school for days and would spend all day every day sobbing his eyes out from how severe it took, even after taking the max amount of ibuprofen and Tylenol he could. He eventually got into seeing a rheumatologist out of fear it was something rheumatology related.

For 6 years, the boy was constantly in pain and the most he would get told is "well your double jointed that's why you have this much pain, just go do physical therapy". That never helped him. When he turned 17, everything changed.

He went to go see a different doctor at this office, one he had to wait years for since she saw adults and, well, 17 was just close enough to be tolerated. She looked at his blood tests and did a physical and came to a realization.

"It's not that you're double jointed, you have rheumatoid arthritis. It's why your shoulders grind, they lack cartilage now from years of this disorder. Let's do our best to treat it"

That started a year's worth of trial and error before she finally decided to give the boy an immunosuppressant that had worked for his father who also had the disorder. He wasn't cured but, quickly, his symptoms started to go away more and more.

This boy, from the age of 15 on, had to use mobility aids frequently if not all the time. It started with a simple cane and while it helped, his hands couldn't take the pressure on his nerves. So, he tried a walker. And that helped too. Forearm crutches were best to get him still able to have some ability to walk. He found something that made his life a lot easier however.

His grandfather had a multitude of issues, many of which required him to have a wheelchair before he passed. So, his grandfather made it known that any mobility aids the boys father didn't use, the boy was more than welcome to have. So, he decided one day to try and use the wheelchair.

Suddenly things were so much easier. He couldn't walk all the time yes and he didn't need the chair 24/7 but it meant that when his POTS was acting up or he was in a arthritis flare up, he could use a wheelchair and still be mobile. It changed his life. However he wasn't free from shame and hate on how he shouldn't use one.

He was told repeatedly it wasn't that bad and he was being dramatic and was taking away from people who actually needed them. This boy was 18. He had a disorder that was seen as an "old person" disorder. His body was literally attacking itself. And here was a ton of people attacking him for needing a wheelchair or, if he was in a store with them, a mobility scooter.

This boy took months of steady therapy to be willing to even go in public with the wheelchair again. A lot of it took support from his boyfriend and his father who encouraged him and reminded him that it was OKAY to use a mobility aid, even if he didn't need it 24/7.

If you haven't caught on now don't worry, I'll just say it. I am that boy. I still need reminders from my boyfriend or my father that it's okay to need my wheelchair and I'm not stealing anything, my body has day's of different intensities. Take today.

I thought all I would need is forearm crutches and I'm typing this in my wheelchair and I feel a lot better now that I've used it since, due to the fact this chair is meant to be sat in for someone with a disability not just a regular every day chair, my legs are feeling a shit ton better.

My left knee has been in an awful flare up for about a month and a half at this point. Today it got unbearable so I just sat in the wheelchair my dad keeps at his job for me. I can move now without wanting to cry.

This is a really long post and I'm not entirely sure why i started it to be honest, blame the whole "oh yeah I have a CDD" and the fact that, well, I've been diagnosed with ADHD, specifically attention deficit part.

Something I wanna end this long post on. Don't think just because you saw someone walking yesterday or even 10 minutes ago and now they're in a wheelchair that they're faking or something. Shit can change in a matter of MINUTES.

[contlis12]

death/dark feederism story

Coles cheeks burned with arousal and embarrassment as Ronnie followed behind him through the Walmart parking lot. It had been over 4 years since he had been anywhere near his old town and being back here 300 pounds fatter than he was the last time was like some kind of fantasy and embarrassing nightmare rolled into one. It didn’t help that Ronnie had put on a great show for his old work place. Ronnie and Cole had been in a relationship for over 4 years and theres was definitely not the typical one. Cole was Ronnie’s feedee. They were monogamous, lived together, and were in a committed relationship but they were not a “couple”. The relationship dynamic was too skewed for Cole to be considered his boyfriend in Ronnie’s opinion. He was his feedee, his piggy and his property. They had first met on an extreme gaining forum centered around death feederism and hit it off instantly. Cole moved half way across the country and became Ronnie’s live in feedee spending all day under his feeders care and had blown up from a already hefty 280 pound stoner nerd to a nearly 600 pound wheezing hog that was on the verge of immobility.

Ronnie had decided to celebrate the upcoming milestone with something special. “I want to take you back to your home town piggy, I want people who used to know you to not even recognize you. I want to live out all those fap fantasies you had in the bedroom with me.” Cole was nervous, as hot as the idea of public humiliation was he also dreaded the idea of an old friend seeing him in his current state but it didn’t change the fact he was immensely turned on by the idea and was helpless to serving his feeder. He had been conditioned to be a good piggy.

When they first arrived in town Ronnie had went straight to Walmart, Coles last job before he had left town. Normally Cole would use a walker to go anywhere but Ronnie made him struggle from the handicap van spot in front of the doors to the entrance where he had parked one of the stores mobility scooters and the probably no more than 30 foot walk had Cole pouring sweat and hyperventilating. Ronnie had been sure to dress him in the tightest smallest tank top and sweat shorts Cole had that showed off his melted ice cream cone figure as much as possible. Amazingly nobody in the store did recognize Cole but he was a spectacle none the less. Ronnie had been sure to load Coles mobility scooters basket up with the most fattening treats on the shelf. At one point Ronnie had stopped in the aisle and cracked a two liter of rootbeer and unwrapped two snack cakes “baby you don’t look so good, here eat these to feel better. You need some food in you”. A few aisles later and a few more suggested snack cakes and Cole had polished off the whole two liter and family sized box of chocolate covered Twinkie’s. The whole trip through the store was mortifying to Cole but amazing aswell. The feeling of submission to his feeder was intoxicating, he felt like a helpless fat pet and loved it.

When they were back in the van Ronnie had a final destination in mind before they left town. They had hit up multiple fast food joints, Ronnie wanted a spread that would look outrageous and eye catching. Before they had gotten out of the van and loaded Cole in his bariatric wheelchair they kept in the back for any sort of travel further than across a buffet parking lot Ronnie had rolled up Coles tank top and tucked it under his moobs fashioning it into a belly shirt. He pulled his sagging gut out of his shorts and let if flop heavily over the waist band of Coles way too small sweat shorts “comfy piggy? Get that belly ready because I’m going to stuff you hard. Everyone is going to watch you swell up like a blimp for me”. Cole was too nervous and excited to say much besides “ok” sheepishly as he felt his stomach pool across his lap and the warm summer breeze on his exposed stretch mark covered gut. Ronnie wheeled Cole to a pavilion in the middle of the park, people were around walking their dogs and playing in the park but nobody has really seemed to notice the two of them. Leaving him at the table with a couple bags of McDonalds and Burger King Ronnie gave him a firm smack and jiggle on his stomach before deeply kissing him “okay piggy I’m going to get the rest of the food from the van and we will start in a minute” as Ronnie walked away Cole looked down almost appearing naked in his vision past the rolled up tank top seeing nothing but wheel chair and pale stretch marked cellulite.

“Cole?!” as soon as he heard it his already food filled stomach dropped “oh my god, is that you?” He closed his eyes for a moment trying to become invisible “it is you!” He opened his eyes in time to see two women appear from around the side of the chair into view and Cole recognized one of them immediately. It was a very short term girlfriend from high school named Bree. Cole was speechless for a moment before finally simply saying “uhh hi”. Bree and the girl both stood staring wide eyed barley even trying to hide their disgust and amusement. “What happened to you? I wouldn’t have even recognized you if I didn’t remember your tattoo!” She said not even beating around the bush “are you okay? I knew you were a bit heavy before but you look ready to pop now!”. Cole stammered for a response “uhh yeah I put on a lot of weight, I had a medical” but was cut off as Ronnie walked up and introduced himself.

“Well hello, do you guys know Cole?” He said as he walked over and placed the other bags of fast food before putting a hand on Coles shoulder. “Yeah I was friends back in high school with him but I hadn’t seen him since then, hardly recognized him.” She said still grinning and looking in pure amazement at how fat Cole was. “Oh yeah Cole has put on alot of weight, I hardly recognize old photos of him when we first got together. He really blew up” Ronnie said reaching down and squeezing a fat roll on his stomach. “Oh are you his boyfriend? I didn’t know he was gay” Bree said looking at all the food on the table. “Oh no I’m his feeder” Ronnie said proudly as Cole felt his cheeks turning red. “His what?” Bree said laughing. Ronnie grinned looking at his piggy trapped like a fat whale as they talked about him like live stock “his feeder, it’s a fetish that is about weight gain. He’s a submissive to me and I make him fatter. I’ve put almost 300 pounds on him and we are trying to get him as fat as possible.” Ronnie grinned looking at their amazement. “Wow, I don’t really know what to say to that” Bree said wide mouthed at the sight before her. Ronnie just smiled back at her “well if you guys are done catching up he needs to eat” before going back to Cole “Okay piggy you hungry? Because I’m going to stuff you until you are ready to pop baby”. Bree and her friend laughed and jeered as Ronnie stuffed burger after burger into his piggy.

Looking up Cole seen them snapping pictures and taking cell phone videos knowing this would be all over their Facebook pages for everyone in his hometown to see. “Feed me make me so huge I break my wheel chair!” Cole moaned “I need to grow for you!” Cole let out wild snort and swallowed the food as fast as he could as he felt more dominated than he ever had before and he loved it. “I hope he has to bring me in a bariatric bed to the park next year” Cole thought as more messy gobs of burger and mayonnaise were shoved into his bulging cheeks.

[lastoneout]

Also I'm like, extra fucking mad at my rheumatologist now because yesterday I went to an art gallery thing with my family for my birthday and I brought my shitty medical wheelchair bcs I knew it would be a lot of walking and standing, and because I did that I was then able to go to the pharmacy, grocery store, AND to pick up dinner that afternoon without being in pain OR using any of my mobility aids. If I'd not brought the wheelchair and had to walk I would have probably only had enough energy after to go to the store, if that, and I absolutely would have needed my walker and knee brace the entire time to do it.

Fuck your "it's going to limit your mobility" horseshit. I did more pain-free walking yesterday than I have in months and it was because I had a wheelchair for the hardest part. It literally helped me get MORE exercise, helped me do MORE walking. Limiting my mobility my ass I was actually able to live my life this weekend. I fucking hate my doctors so much.

[dark-raven-feathers]

Some random fantasy disability aids ideas: - Wheelchair that can be folded up to about the size of a book - A walker that folds vertically into a cane - Cane that just floats in place when you let go of it - A brace that can be folded/resized depending on where you need to put it - Wheelchair that hovers slightly over the ground instead of being directly on it for multi terrain access - A hellhound service dog - A little pocket space full of meds and water - Those flare up cart things that can fold itself into a single flat sheet of metal, and unfolds with everything still perfectly on it - Stimming toys that come with mutes so only you hear them - A wheelchair that comes with pocket dimensions to store everything from a cane to a 5 star meal, perfectly intact - forearm crutches that fold themselves into the wristbands - Sound spells that can be manipulated to block out certain sounds - A spell that turns any text into raised braille for the caster - Wheelchair, but no wheels. Instead: mechanical arms so you can climb (the arms will turn into wheels when needed) - A spell that briefly flattens raised terrain/turns it into a ramp (lasts for 1h) - communication cards that float in front of you when you use them - Cane/crutches with a sort of 'find me' spell that allows you to summon them if they're too far away (and also prevents people from stealing them) - A spell that acts as a sort of buffer- there is a physical, but invisible shield between you and the other person (can also be applied to wheelchairs, walkers, etc) - Immovable mobility aids that will literally only move when the user touches them - Unbreaking charms a la Minecraft enchantments on wheelchairs - Medical corsets/braces with softening charms on the edges - A weighted blanket with a camouflage spell on it

[ntls-24722]

Hey so... Have you thought much about how disability is treated in your various societies? Like with the Debus and stuff? I've been thinking about it for a little bit and got curious 👀

Yes actually!

For disabilities involving mobility, I had sketched out some really clunky ideas for a Debu crutch and some accessibility for their mountain cave-dwellings awhile ago, so I revamped them! The crutch was specifically made for the situation where, say you have an arm compromised, but it's an inconvenient arm like a back or front arm that's mostly tasked for stability, so your balance is off. So there would be a crutch/walker for that, where you could bring support to the back or front and balance yourself better. And for their cliff dwellings, there could be these adobe-rock torons to help climb up with your arms and your mouth. Ideally, a settlement would have terraces up to your residents, but that takes awhile, so torons and pulleys could be an option. (I got inspired by the Great Mosque of Djenne for the torons)

Then there's wheelchairs!

So, just a disclaimer, some of these wheelchair designs might not be around at the time that homo mousike is set in, homo mousike is set around when history just began and as you can imagine, technology isn't really that far yet (the first self-propelled wheelchair was invented 1655)

The bottom design was my first design before i realized, "hey, don't... dogs... have wheelchairs... why don't I just do it like that." The first/top design was my second try which eliminates most of the problems with the first, the main one being: Debu are really goddamn heavy. REALLY heavy. So heavy, in fact, that they can't actually lay down for long periods of time, because their own weight will cut off their blood circulation and get pressure wounds. It's why Debu caves are filled to the brim with bedding so they can lay down for longer - and why my first try at a debu wheelchair was less a wheelchair but a bed on wheels. I guess it's still viable and its design feels/looks more vintage to the point I think that this might become the OG Debu wheelchair that would've been present around now.

Then there's blindness and deafness. Blindness is actually much better to have in Debu society??? Debu are actually not that great at seeing in the first place - their eyes are uniquely sensitive to color, but not to sharpness. And besides, Debu dwellings are in complete darkness except for one room. And because of the fact they live in complete darkness, Debu are historically inclined towards tactile language rather than sign language, which is a mode that deaf and non-deaf individuals alike usually communicate through. Written language is actually equally tactile in some cultures, with valley debu writing stories with beads that can be read by being felt, or read "aloud" by dragging the hoof across the text.

I also find it cool that alphabet letters are physical objects so you can go and buy a bunch of A beads. Defeated teacher at the store, buying a lot of C's and D's after a spelling test

Now onto zebramen.

When it comes to mobile disabilities, interestingly... you'd have a lot less problems in zebraman society out of all of them, which is ironic considering they're constantly on the run.

Before I go into that, I have to describe zebraman society: Instead of civilization forming once populations began to settle down into one place permanently and grow their food, zebraman civilization began when they left sedentary settlements to herd animals, leaving behind the seeds of swaths of crops months in advance in order to harvest them during circular trips around their massive, plains territories. Zebramen are similar to humans where they're able to run for very long periods of time, and they use this less to be persistence hunters but to guide their massive herds along "crop stops" that both they and their herd gather and eat from. They do run along their herds on foot, but those are generally zebramen with the specific job for doing so.

When it comes to the rest of zebramen, they practically live in their carriages, drawn by cloe-mena. They're not particularly fast, but they're really damn strong. As a mountain cow, they were originally built for hoisting themselves up mountains and are perfect picks for drawing carriages for one or two zebramen - or a massive brigade carrying an entire community.

That is all to say that since zebramen spend most of their time riding in their carriages, not being able to walk isn't too much of a damper. Zebramen are, still currently in their ancient Sumer-adjacent technological era though, so they might instead have a wheelbarrow, or smaller wagon with a service animal that they ride instead of a wheelchair since those might still not be widely made/widely available. There may be a cultural result to this where people in wheelchairs are seen as wise and down to earth, the same way we see people with glasses as smart, since they'd have a closer relationship with animals, which is a big ideal in zebramen.

But in the future, Zebramen's wheelchairs would end up looking really similar to ours, except there's more footrests in the front to accommodate their frontmost and middle legs, a cutout in the back to rest the back legs, and the lack of an armrest. Zebrapeople naturally keep their arms in a mantis posture, so having an armrest would just get in the way of trying to propel themselves.

Zebrapeople have generally the same crutches as us, too.

Zebrapeople are inclined towards sign since they're more visually oriented than Debu, so that's another similarity between us, but also because their fingers are stupid flexible and weird freaky cool signs are able to be made. Zebrapeople have the benefit of their sign languages being less species-exclusive between them, since zebraelves and zebramen have the same hands and much of the same languages, they get to share the same sign languages.

Zebrapeople do struggle with written language for the blind though, since paper's a very recent and very popular invention that has yet to find itself a widely used tactile way to read its text. The ones currently around similar to moon type where letters are instead raised curves and angled lines.

So onto what zebraelves have different for mobility impairments!

So, the zebraelf wheelchair might be a little different. Their butts are at an angle, which is why they can seamlessly go from octopodal to hexapodal, so they sit as if they're leaned forward. And that gave me an idea because this was the first self-propelled wheelchair invented by Stephan Farffler when he was 22 and this fucks severely.

That's COOL. This is COOL. And it's the same principle that bikes were improved with, so thank him, every cyclist ever

But, I kind of get why this didn't completely stick around. You kind of have to reach forward for this, which you might not be able to do. You see where I'm going with this?

Zebraelves live in trees though, carts like this are primarily for walking on ground. Yet, I would argue this only makes things better for disabled zebraelves because zebraelves are also really good at living in trees.

Their bodies are small and compact, and their bodies are adapted for both walking and swinging/generally hanging on and across branches. Having monkey bars on just about everything is used by everyone. Even if you're without the use of arms, your legs are morphologically the same as your arms, and you're free to use those, too. When you can't use either, there's still pulley systems to help you to get places.

And to answer your other ask, happy disability pride month!

[cripple-culture-is]

not crip culture but like an advice thing so not forced to respond

hey i'm looking to get a mobility aid for chronic pain in my knees mostly to help get some weight off them as that helps. i know there is no such thing as a perfect mobility aid that does no harm so i was looking to see if you could share some of the downsides of some mobility aids

(also any tips on the whole getting a mobility aid thing)

thanks :3

I wish I had seen this a lot sooner!!

I can go through the pros and cons of the mobility aids I have. I have three, so. I'll try to do some that I don't have as well.

Cane: They provide support and stability. But if you have problems with both knees, it can be a hassle trying to figure out which side to use a cane for. They also put strain on your wrists and put you at a higher risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. But they don't require much weight to use. They take some weight off your knees when using them properly.

My two cane handle walking sticks: Work similarly to my canes, but since there's two of them, they give me more stability. These are what I prefer to use when I'm having pain in both knees/ankles/hips, or when my balance is very bad. Or when walking on very uneven surfaces. Also heightened risk of carpal tunnel, but don't require much upper body strength.

Manual wheelchair: Definitely takes weight off your knees. Requires a decent amount of upper body strength. Also can lead to muscle pain and stiffness if used too often or too long so you have to make sure to stretch out, lest your muscles atrophy (this happened to me when I used my wheelchair pretty much every day last June). Risk of carpal tunnel due to repetitive wrist movements. Also other repetitive strain injuries to upper body, such as elbows and shoulders. Also bulkier and harder to fit into vehicles and stores and stuff. More inaccessibility will be experienced when using a wheelchair versus a cane.

Power wheelchair: Takes weight off knees. Doesn't really require any upper body strength. But very bulky, often very expensive, and they tend to be hard to transport. They also offer less versatility than manual wheelchairs. More inaccessibility will be experienced with a power chair than a manual one.

Crutches: Takes weight off knees. Offer stability and support. But they require a decent amount of upper body strength. Also the risk of carpal tunnel due to the repetitive motions of the wrists. Also a bit bulkier, so more inaccessibility may be experienced.

Walker: Offers stability and support. Can take some pressure off knees. Requires some upper body strength. Once again, carpal tunnel risk. Bulkier and harder to fit some places.

Rollator: Offers a portable seat due to basically being a walker with wheels. Requires less upper body strength than a walker. Bulky and hard to fit in some spaces, so inaccessibility will likely be experienced. Carpal tunnel risk once more. Harder to transport than canes, but easier than power chairs.

As for getting mobility aids, here's what I did. I told my mom I think I needed a cane for my balance issues, and we ordered my canes and my walking sticks off Amazon. I didn't speak to a doctor, I didn't get a prescription. We just purchased them.

I asked my primary doctor for a wheelchair prescription. I was then provided with one. I turned it into a medical supply place, where they ordered me a wheelchair. It came in, and I received it. It wasn't custom, it was just a basic wheelchair. But it's better than nothing.

[talkethtothehandeth]

Disabled cuties, I need some help about mobility aids again pleaseee. Any advice and shared experiences are welcome, I really am unfamiliar with walking aids other than a regular rolling walker.

I wanted to get something for some extra support on the days that aren't “that bad” and I was thinking a regular offset cane but I worry about having all of that pressure on just my wrists since they're very hypermobile

So l'm leaning more toward forearm crutches that way it'll add more stability to my arm instead of all of the pressure hitting my wrist. I’m also more likely to hyperextend while using an offset cane because of it being straight up and down.

If you (or someone you know) have had experience using a cane or forearm crutches and also have EDS/arthritis/generalized joint pain that affects your arm joints can you please tell me if a cane was too much pressure for your joints and also if a forearm crutch offered more relief for your arm joints.

This is the type of cane I would get because the comfort grip is much better than a plastic handle (I tested it out in the store and it didn't really hurt but I only used it for a bit). I'd need one that isn't collapsible so that way it offers more support without the worry of it giving out. I’m nowhere near the weight limit but it would just give me more peace of mind that I’m not gonna crumple with one wrong step.

And these are the types of crutches I would get. They're height adjustable and not collapsible either for maximum stability and the handles are meant to be ergonomic but I would just add a padding over it to be safer.

I don’t know if I would keep both crutches just because my left side is the more messed up side of my body and I probably wouldn’t need both of them. And I would of course paint them the same color as my chair since it’s my favorite color.

[freedommobility]

Stay Active with Mobility Walkers & Rollators

Mobility walkers and rollators can significantly improve your walking experience if you require extra support. Rollators feature wheels, which makes them more flexible and allow for smoother movement than regular walkers. They offer the ideal balance of comfort, security, and mobility and are made for both indoor and outdoor use.  

Why Choose a Rollator or Mobility Walker?

Walking is straightforward thanks to the smooth-rolling wheels, eliminating the need for lifting.  

Rest Anytime:- Thanks to a built-in seat, you can take breaks anytime.  

Convenient Storage:- Use an efficient storage pouch to keep personal items close at hand.  

Lightweight and adjustable:- it's easy to transport and alter for comfort.  

Hand brakes offer additional control for a safe and stable walking experience.  

Regain Your Independence: Continue to be active, self-assured, and mobile daily.  

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing mobility challenges, or simply looking for added support, rollators and mobility walkers help you move freely and live life to the fullest.

[akii-exe]

REMINDER.

It’s okay to need a mobility device if you’re young.

It’s okay to need a cane

It’s okay to need a walker/rollator

ITS OKAY to need a wheelchair, or to use the riding carts in stores

Age does not matter. Use what you need.

[almost-sans]

as a cane user (and part time walker user) i fucked up with picking my mobility aid.

it took me 5 years, and like 6 canes later, to realize that it was the for me. canes are for balance/support & i need balance, support, and pain relief & its like no wonder all my other canes are fucked.

but im like im too poor to get anything else than a cane from the drug stores or amazon. fuck

[disabledstraydogs]

Yosano is a walker (specifically a rolator) user and Chuuya is a wheelchair user

"I lierally have a whole backstory for them which starts with the fact Yosano's rolator is customised with stickers and patches and custom fabrics because she hates using it. Chuuya has a medical episode/flare up and is forced to use a wheelchair of an extended period of time and feels awful about it. So to help him 'recalim' his mobility aid, Yosano helps him get patches and decorate the wheels. Also they're t4t and kiss."

Image ID: A manga transparent of Yosano infront of the walker user flag by fantasy-store

The second image is of manga Chuuya infromt of the wheelchair user flag by fantasy-store

The divider is of the disabled flag but turned into a gradient.

[marsdeathdefiances]

Friendly reminder: please don’t grab, touch, move, etc. a disabled person’s mobility aid without asking (and take no for an answer if that’s the answer you get)! I had to run to the store today and since I’m in a nasty crps flare I used one of the wheelchairs they have (I don’t have my own- I only have a walker and forearm crutches but I use wheelchairs on bad pain days or if I will be standing for a long time or going a long distance if one is available) and when I was looking at something someone pushed me a bit out of the way. And I apologized for being in their way but also asked them to just…ask me to move if I’m in their way. And thankfully they were cool about it, and didn’t get angry at me or anything. But still. Please don’t do that. I can’t imagine you’d just pick somebody up and move them if they were in your way, so don’t do that to us! Just ask!