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Misa on Wheels

@misaonwheels.bsky.social

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“Cosplay is for EVERYONE.” ✨👩‍🦽✨ Misa is a cosplayer and disability advocate based in New England.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 3d

The newly released Lego Party game includes a prosthetic leg customization option.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 9d

When playing video games as a wheelchair user, I always find it more natural when I get to control a character that rolls.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 9d

Shower seat with built-in storage basket:

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 10d

Believing that disabled people have had anything “handed to them“ is such a weird take.

Especially when the actual things disabled people are consistently handed are inaccessibility, ableism, and intrusive questions.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 11d

Too many people are unaware of the fact that the “fire safety plan” for wheelchair user students or employees who study or work on an upper level of a multistory building is usually just, “Wait by the top of the stairs and hope someone comes to rescue you.”

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 12d

MOEN shower shelf that is also a grab bar:

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 14d

Normalize offering non-candy Halloween treats for trick-or-treaters with food allergies. 🎃

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 16d

You can do everything “right” and still become disabled.

You can do everything “right” and have a child who is disabled.

There is nothing wrong with being disabled, and if more of us approached disability with compassion, understanding, and advocacy instead of fear, the world would be better.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 16d

I think too many people need something to blame for the existence of disability.

But the reality is that disability oftentimes just happens and is a normal part of human diversity and life.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 17d

Mint green background with white pink-outlined font that reads, “Pretty sure the only thing that Tylenol causes is headaches and ouchies to go away.” Below are two pictures of Neopets dressed like nurses.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 19d

Red background with white font that reads, “Your accessibility needs are not a burden.” To the left of the font is a red Neopets Buzz in a wheelchair.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 21d

IKEA‘s new accessibility products feature a stylish shower chair, towel bar, and soap holder. Both the towel bar and soap holder double as grab bars.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 22d

White text on green background that reads, “Most things that benefit disabled people also benefit non-disabled people.” To the left of the text is a Lego wheelchair user.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 23d

You can now get mobility aids for your Neopets. 💚

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 25d

I personally find it odd that incurring $50K+ in student loan debt is less socially acceptable than incurring $50K in wedding debt.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 26d

Reminders that unfortunately still need to be made:

Do not pat wheelchair user strangers on the head.

Do not touch disabled strangers. Period.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · 27d

Self-checkout is not often wheelchair accessible and should not be the only option available.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 10

Wheelchair users be out in public minding their own business and avoiding eye contact with strangers looking at them like this:

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yellow with purple outline text: Neopets is a form of self-care. Below the text is a picture of a purple Hasee with a yellow donut fruit. The background is a faded image of the game map.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 9

Pink and mint green text on rainbow tropical background. Pink text reads, “Stop saying “triggered,” and continuing mint green text reads, “when you mean “offended.””

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 9

Love this game!!! ✨

Wobbly Life @wobblylifedev.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last chance week to grab your pre-order for physical PC release! 👀

With the physical editions you'll get a cool map as well as exclusive stickers! 🩵

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 9

Reminder that a huge portion of those who receive SNAP benefits work and pay taxes.

Those who do not are elderly, disabled, or children.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 8

Person receiving food stamps: *buys cheap boxes of rice and mac and cheese for meals*

Critics: “Ugh! Food stamps should not cover junk food!”

Person receiving food stamps: *buys pricier higher quality fresh food*

Critics: “Ugh! People on benefits are eating better than I do!”

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 8

Disabled people often do not have the luxury of budgeting their way out of systematic poverty.

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Misa on Wheels @misaonwheels.bsky.social · Sep 8

White text on teal background that reads, “Food stamps no longer covering “junk food” might sound positive on paper to some, but let’s consider what that actually means.

A food stamps recipient no longer being able to purchase ginger ale if they have an upset stomach.

A parent receiving food stamps not being able to afford a birthday cake for their child or cupcakes for a school party.

A physically disabled recipient no longer being able to buy frozen meals even though they cannot cook for themselves.”

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