Information and resources for people with mobility-related disabilities, their families & caregivers, healthcare professionals and other community stakeholders.
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What's it really like to use a #wheelchair in a less-than-accessible world? A 14-year-old who uses a wheelchair challenged local lawmakers to find out.
cbsnews.com/news/tennessee-s…
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RT @backuptrust: What steps can you take to prevent UTIs after spinal cord injury?
bit.ly/2WQYcLN
'Tis the season! Check out the awesome gift guide created by #Wheels2Walking's Richard Corbett:
youtube.com/watch?v=KSrfuflO…
Wheelchair users: What have your #rideshare experiences been like? Take a @UnitedSpinal survey: surveymonkey.com/r/rideshare…
The Mobility Project retweeted
Man in line to me a wheelchair user:”How long have you suffered from your disability?”
Suffering & disability are not synonymous.
Disabled people suffer at times.
Disabled people thrive at times.
The conflation of disability & suffering is errant & ableist.
The Mobility Project retweeted
Man at bus stop seeing me, a wheelchair user:
“I don’t have time to wait for a wheelchair to get on.”
Wheelchair users know about waiting.The resistance to us riding buses kept them inaccessible for years. Your wait is minimal. Our wait for access persists.
The Mobility Project retweeted
Timely disaster-preparation tips from @UnitedSpinal. Hoping everyone is safe. #HurricaneDorian
unitedspinal.org/emergency-p…
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I’m #DisabledLike Bran. You underestimate my value, my worth, my contributions, but I’m going to rise to the top. And oh yeah, I’m not broken. #BranTheBroken #GameOfThonesFinale
T-shirt Alert! @QuantumRehab wants to know what #iLevel-related topic resonates with you.
It's #RareDiseaseDay! Time to learn about rare conditions, time to fund the research and treatments that could improve outcomes and quality of life.
VPL Cold Weather Tips
Vertical Platform Lifts can be affected by the snow, ice, and cold temps. Here are some tips to ensure your VPL works well this winter
1. When ready to operate your lift, check for the presence of accumulated ice/snow -continue here bit.ly/2HzxmEX
So, @PopeyesChicken is selling "emotional support chickens" (really, a box of 3 chicken tenders) @PHLAirport during the holidays. Funny or a disservice to REAL #service and support animals?
#Accessibility needs to be the rule ALL the time, not just when it's easy or convenient.
Hats off to this French bus driver who made a stand for the rights of people with disabilities! independent.co.uk/news/world…
Corey Barss, Service Manager/ATP @MonroeWChair, shares timely winter #wheelchair tips: livequickie.com/livequickie/…
The Mobility Project retweeted
🎅 IT'S OUR ELF ON THE SHELF CONTEST! 🎅 Visit our Facebook page to participate. You could win a Quantum backpack! bit.ly/2BawFvA
November is National Family #Caregivers Month. Resources @NA4Caregiving: caregiving.org/caregiversmon…
If you're 12 to 21 years old & have #SpinalMuscularAtrophy, @CureSMA wants to see your story! Enter the video contest: tinyurl.com/y86dlf9j
Defend your right to assistive technology! On Nov. 14, make the call: tinyurl.com/ycpnr2hh
