@evan @chris You're both listed as a speakers at #ableist #FediCon.

I'm fucking pissed at exclusion of disabled people.

What are you both planning to say - for lack of masking protocols & zero information from organizers for #PeopleWithDisabilities ? You both best start challenging the exclusion of #DisabledFolks.

https://beige.party/@PhoenixSerenity/114950635483009795

Restarted Duloxetine a few days ago after stopping it for a while. Extreme itching turned out to be fibromyalgia flaring up. The meds helped, but now I'm struggling to stay awake. Spent half the day crashed in the recliner, and yesterday had to cut my workout short from fatigue. Can't wait for my body to readjust!

Any other #DisabledFolks or #ChronicIllness warriors relate to medication adjustment woes?

#Fibromyalgia #ChronicFatigue #Duloxetine #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #NEISVoid @chronicillness

My start to para-sailing & getting re-certified for White Sails is delayed because of my dental extractions & not knowing how healing will go. I can't really start my lessons/training until I learn to talk with my immediate dentures, after final extractions. Hoping to schedule for mid-July but shall see how post-extraction healing & learning to eat/talk with dentures go.

I'm really excited though. Been wanting to get back into para-sailing since before covid. Our old program shutdown & Disabled Sailing Victoria disbanded, shortly after we lost our old homebase at CFB Naden because navy was expanding & kicked us out 😔

#AbleSail Victoria started up & offers recreational fun #sailing experiences for #DisabledFolks who just want to enjoy being out on the water, with an experienced sailor. It also offers lessons/training for us disabled folks who want to get certified & be able to race in future regattas.

I've been participating in several different #ParaSports for a few decades. I competed in para-equestrian up to national levels for a few years & also did competitions with non-disabled equestrians. I played sledge hockey for just under 3 yrs & used to help injured NHL hockey players keep up their conditioning, while they also learned how tough sledge hockey is. I've done adaptive biathlons as well.

I refuse to let my #disabilities stop me from living a full, active & joyful life. I will adapt & keep rocking life & looking for more adaptive sports opportunities, for as long as possible!

#AsianMastodon #PeopleWithDisabilities #BreakingDisabilityStigmas #ParaAthletes

#Reminder that many #PhysicallyDisabled people would love to easily ride a #bicycle but it's not possible anymore for many of us & #adaptive bicycles are usually too #expensive for most #DisabledFolks - who live on #FixedIncomes - to be able to afford. Would love for nondisabled folks to not forget about huge #disabled population that cannot ride bicycles everywhere - especially when we can't even afford to buy adaptive or electric bicycles.

#Ableism #DisabledCommunity #Accessibility #transport