anna | disability advocate✨

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[anna | disability advocate✨ @DisabilitywAnna]

Read more of my story as we close out #ArthritisAwarenessMonth

Thank you @ArthritisSoc for sharing!

[Arthritis Society Canada @ArthritisSoc]

Anna was diagnosed with axial spondylarthritis at age 20 after years of severe lower back pain that radiated down to their feet. Now 25, arthritis continues to steal many parts of Anna’s daily life. Most of their days are centered around managing chronic pain. They rely on a cane full time, and when their arthritis flares up, a walker becomes necessary. Even basic hygiene routines are difficult, forcing Anna to often choose between washing their hair or body, because doing both is too painful.

This #ArthritisAwarenessMonth, help take back what arthritis has stolen at https://t.co/4lVP7SIny6. #ArthritisSteals

[Briana Mills, LMFT ♿️🏳️‍🌈🍉 @theBrianaMills]

This Valentine’s Day, a reminder that disabled people still don’t have marriage equality. For many of us, if we get married we lose our medical benefits. We need them in order to live. If we get married, our partner is expected to pay for everything. It’s infantilizing.

[anna | disability advocate✨ @DisabilitywAnna]

Great opportunity for patient influencers!

[Gail Peprah @_gailpeprah]

I hate “whataboutism”. As a woman,
I’ve decided to dedicate my advocacy to women, girls and individuals part of the LGBTQ+ community. Men should stop asking me “what about the boys?”. You do something about it then. I’m not here to carry water for men.

[Candace D. @DiaryofaSickGrl]

Some disabled people can work. Some disabled people can’t work. Some disabled people could work with the right accommodations, but a lot of jobs are not accommodating enough.

[Kelly @broadwaybabyto]

“At the same time, sick and elderly Canadians who have refused to end their lives via MAiD have reported being called “selfish” by their providers”

This is happening in Canada. Disabled people have assisted dying “suggested” to them when what they want & need is care and support

[Han 🖤 @spoonfulofhan]

I am not “differently abled”
I am not “special ed”
I am not “handicapable”

I am disabled. It isn’t a bad word. Treating it like it is a bad word is what is actually offensive.

[Kelly @broadwaybabyto]

People think if you’re disabled your family must support you

They don’t understand how many folks are on their own

How many have families who can’t support them

Everyone deserves help

Having your basic needs met is not “frivolous”

Lacking family shouldn’t be a death sentence

[Carlsberg. @Carlynotcarley]

There's no perks to being disabled full stop. There's an assumption amongst the general population that you get all this help and all this free stuff the instant you're 'registered disabled' (which by the way isn't even a thing)

[Briana Mills, LMFT ♿️🏳️‍🌈🍉 @theBrianaMills]

Did you know there’s something called ‘disability tax?’ It’s paying extra money for things because you’re disabled. It could be medication, mobility aids, caregiving, and could cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. When we say being disabled is expensive, we aren’t exaggerating.

[E! News @enews]

Dylan Sprouse talks about how he's supporting wife Barbara Palvin through her endometriosis journey. 🥹

[Kelly @broadwaybabyto]

Yes your taxes should support disabled people.

They should support homeless people.

They should support those living in poverty, children and the elderly.

This is literally the purpose of taxes, and I would far rather support those who need it than continue to enrich the elite

[Briana Mills, LMFT ♿️🏳️‍🌈🍉 @theBrianaMills]

I can’t emphasize enough how much accessibility benefits everyone. Ramps, elevators, ventilated air, automatic doors. You caring about accessibility is caring about your future. You will become disabled unless you die young. Investing in disability is investing in yourself.

[Han 🖤 @spoonfulofhan]

Disability aids that most people don’t think about:

Stair railings
Chairs and stools
Automatic can opener
Glasses
Voice activated things like Alexa and Siri
Grabber tools
Navigation like Google Maps
Pop Sockets for phones
Plastic straws

Not every aid is a wheelchair

[vinny hiatus era @lumoxity]

"fat" isnt a bad word. "disabled" isnt a bad word. "autistic" isnt a bad word. i need you people to recognize this. it isnt the word it is just how you use it.

[Nickolas🔞 @ComplexNickolas]

The lion concerns himself with many things

The lion has a generalized anxiety disorder

[very baller cash money normal sane person @normal_ballerz]

trying to take care of myself despite The Illness

[Your Fav Disabled Hottie❤️‍🔥 @nilanmorton]

You cannot prevent disability. I want people to understand that.

Even if you eat healthy, exercise, and have access to healthcare. Disability can and will happen.

Advocate for free healthcare. Advocate for better resources. Advocate for accessibility. Advocate for inclusion.

[Soleil @soleiljolina]

Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to have life experiences that were so utterly different from everyone else in my age group