🔵 Don’t mask your difficulties to please anyone. Let them know specific tasks that are extremely hard or even impossible, & how much work you have to do to try to manage those things. 🧵 19/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:59 AM
🔵 Don’t mask your difficulties to please anyone. Let them know specific tasks that are extremely hard or even impossible, & how much work you have to do to try to manage those things. 🧵 19/ #DisabilityThreads
Sneak peek of Long COVID Real Talk episode dropping Feb 25 w/ Angela Rudolph! #longcovid #disabilitythreads #chronicillness
February 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Sneak peek of Long COVID Real Talk episode dropping Feb 25 w/ Angela Rudolph! #longcovid #disabilitythreads #chronicillness
NEW EPISODE DROP w/ ANGELA RUDOLPH!!!
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#disabilitythreads #longcovid #chronicillness #BIPOC #longcovidawareness
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#disabilitythreads #longcovid #chronicillness #BIPOC #longcovidawareness
S4 E20: **BIPOC Series** "Disability Can Happen To Anyone at Any Time" (w/ Angela Rudolph)
Long COVID Real Talk Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW EPISODE DROP w/ ANGELA RUDOLPH!!!
open.spotify.com/episode/58ub...
#disabilitythreads #longcovid #chronicillness #BIPOC #longcovidawareness
open.spotify.com/episode/58ub...
#disabilitythreads #longcovid #chronicillness #BIPOC #longcovidawareness
🔵 If you have a Dr you trust, they’re your best ally here. They may ask you to write a letter on their behalf, that they’ll sign. If you feel overwhelmed here, reach out. I’m disabled but can help as able. 🧵 4/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:28 AM
🔵 If you have a Dr you trust, they’re your best ally here. They may ask you to write a letter on their behalf, that they’ll sign. If you feel overwhelmed here, reach out. I’m disabled but can help as able. 🧵 4/ #DisabilityThreads
All of this damn talk about inclusion, accessibility, and pronouns and shit…
….But have you called Social Security tho?
#DisabilityThreads
….But have you called Social Security tho?
#DisabilityThreads
a woman in a black dress is making a silly face
ALT: a woman in a black dress is making a silly face
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April 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
All of this damn talk about inclusion, accessibility, and pronouns and shit…
….But have you called Social Security tho?
#DisabilityThreads
….But have you called Social Security tho?
#DisabilityThreads
🔵 The key thing is to know your needs & how they assess SSDI claims! You may be able to get needs met in the interim w other help, like local/state/nonprofit services. Also… 🧵 8/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:37 AM
🔵 The key thing is to know your needs & how they assess SSDI claims! You may be able to get needs met in the interim w other help, like local/state/nonprofit services. Also… 🧵 8/ #DisabilityThreads
🔵 Know the implications of getting SSDI or SSI. SSDI does allow you to work to some extent. It might not be as much as we’d like as disabled folks, but it helps to know what we can achieve to make ends meet. 🩵🧵 22/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 2:05 AM
🔵 Know the implications of getting SSDI or SSI. SSDI does allow you to work to some extent. It might not be as much as we’d like as disabled folks, but it helps to know what we can achieve to make ends meet. 🩵🧵 22/ #DisabilityThreads
🔵 It’s 100% ok to ask them to clarify a ?. If they say, “Can you bathe/groom?”, ask them what they mean. Say you’re not sure how to answer if you struggle w things but can, if no alternative, manage something SOMETIMES or partially. 🧵 17/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:55 AM
🔵 It’s 100% ok to ask them to clarify a ?. If they say, “Can you bathe/groom?”, ask them what they mean. Say you’re not sure how to answer if you struggle w things but can, if no alternative, manage something SOMETIMES or partially. 🧵 17/ #DisabilityThreads
At a time when we need community the most, you decided we aren’t worthy.
This is also a November con during a regime set on giving us death by pandemic, be it COVID or bird flu or the flu itself.
So I guess we won’t be at GGC anymore.
#DoBetter #CovidIsntOver
#DisabilityThreads
This is also a November con during a regime set on giving us death by pandemic, be it COVID or bird flu or the flu itself.
So I guess we won’t be at GGC anymore.
#DoBetter #CovidIsntOver
#DisabilityThreads
March 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
At a time when we need community the most, you decided we aren’t worthy.
This is also a November con during a regime set on giving us death by pandemic, be it COVID or bird flu or the flu itself.
So I guess we won’t be at GGC anymore.
#DoBetter #CovidIsntOver
#DisabilityThreads
This is also a November con during a regime set on giving us death by pandemic, be it COVID or bird flu or the flu itself.
So I guess we won’t be at GGC anymore.
#DoBetter #CovidIsntOver
#DisabilityThreads
On Saturday, August 10 at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST I will be on a virtual panel hosted by Knee Brace Press about bodies and #disability in #SFF, with super awesome authors Bethany Baptiste, and Julian R. Vaca! Registration form is at this link! kneebracepress.com/summer-series/ #DisabilityThreads
Summer series
Knee Brace Press' summer series will take place over June, July, and August. Each month, we will feature panels of folks creating work about chronic conditions, disabilities, mental health, and/or neu...
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August 3, 2024 at 4:58 PM
On Saturday, August 10 at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST I will be on a virtual panel hosted by Knee Brace Press about bodies and #disability in #SFF, with super awesome authors Bethany Baptiste, and Julian R. Vaca! Registration form is at this link! kneebracepress.com/summer-series/ #DisabilityThreads
🔵 Still stumped? Check out the SSA’s Bluebook & a helpful guide to understanding it here! 💜 24/ #DisabilityThreads #SSDI
The SSA’s “Blue Book” of Medical Conditions for SSDI – Citizens Disability - SSDI & Benefit Advocates
Learn about the Social Security Blue Book and which medical conditions automatically qualify for SSDI benefits.
https://www.citizensdisability.com/applying-for-ssdi/medical-conditions/ssa-blue-book/#:~:text=The%2520Social%2520Security%2520“Blue%2520Book,qualifies%2520and%2520what%2520doesn't
September 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
🔵 Still stumped? Check out the SSA’s Bluebook & a helpful guide to understanding it here! 💜 24/ #DisabilityThreads #SSDI
There are many disabled people who can’t “just leave”
There are many queer people who can’t “just leave”
There are many poor people who can’t “just leave”
There are many queer people who can’t “just leave”
There are many poor people who can’t “just leave”
February 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
There are many disabled people who can’t “just leave”
There are many queer people who can’t “just leave”
There are many poor people who can’t “just leave”
There are many queer people who can’t “just leave”
There are many poor people who can’t “just leave”
How can this person honestly say they are looking out for their constituents?
#DisabilityThreads #LabourParty #NoFaith #NotTrustworthy
4/4
#DisabilityThreads #LabourParty #NoFaith #NotTrustworthy
4/4
March 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
How can this person honestly say they are looking out for their constituents?
#DisabilityThreads #LabourParty #NoFaith #NotTrustworthy
4/4
#DisabilityThreads #LabourParty #NoFaith #NotTrustworthy
4/4
My doctor thinks I may have arthritis.
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry whenever I go to an apt anymore.
Since March I’ve been diagnosed with tinnitus (noise is permanent) b12 deficiency, low vitamin D, low iron & now starting to investigate arthritis.
#DisabilityThreads
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry whenever I go to an apt anymore.
Since March I’ve been diagnosed with tinnitus (noise is permanent) b12 deficiency, low vitamin D, low iron & now starting to investigate arthritis.
#DisabilityThreads
June 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My doctor thinks I may have arthritis.
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry whenever I go to an apt anymore.
Since March I’ve been diagnosed with tinnitus (noise is permanent) b12 deficiency, low vitamin D, low iron & now starting to investigate arthritis.
#DisabilityThreads
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry whenever I go to an apt anymore.
Since March I’ve been diagnosed with tinnitus (noise is permanent) b12 deficiency, low vitamin D, low iron & now starting to investigate arthritis.
#DisabilityThreads
🔵 Reach out to me if I can be of help. I have limited spoons & can’t promise acceptance by SSA, but I’m very good @ helping make sure ppl don’t fall through the cracks, as I face this worry myself. 🩵💗 🧵12/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:44 AM
🔵 Reach out to me if I can be of help. I have limited spoons & can’t promise acceptance by SSA, but I’m very good @ helping make sure ppl don’t fall through the cracks, as I face this worry myself. 🩵💗 🧵12/ #DisabilityThreads
On point 👌🏽
If they are not
#inclusive
of our needs,
legislation for us;
that enhances
not just our rights
but our
distinct abilities-
When Our input //
this not #allyship
or pushing-
for our best interest.
@arwashington.bsky.social
#DisabilityThreads
#ActuallyAutistic
#Neurodivergent
If they are not
#inclusive
of our needs,
legislation for us;
that enhances
not just our rights
but our
distinct abilities-
When Our input //
this not #allyship
or pushing-
for our best interest.
@arwashington.bsky.social
#DisabilityThreads
#ActuallyAutistic
#Neurodivergent
March 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On point 👌🏽
If they are not
#inclusive
of our needs,
legislation for us;
that enhances
not just our rights
but our
distinct abilities-
When Our input //
this not #allyship
or pushing-
for our best interest.
@arwashington.bsky.social
#DisabilityThreads
#ActuallyAutistic
#Neurodivergent
If they are not
#inclusive
of our needs,
legislation for us;
that enhances
not just our rights
but our
distinct abilities-
When Our input //
this not #allyship
or pushing-
for our best interest.
@arwashington.bsky.social
#DisabilityThreads
#ActuallyAutistic
#Neurodivergent
🔵 If you have sleep apnea, for example, they won’t award SSDI for that, but they WILL do it if you can make clear how it affects your ability to function in everyday life. There are books & web info on framing a particular disabilty in order to qualify. 🧵 5/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:30 AM
🔵 If you have sleep apnea, for example, they won’t award SSDI for that, but they WILL do it if you can make clear how it affects your ability to function in everyday life. There are books & web info on framing a particular disabilty in order to qualify. 🧵 5/ #DisabilityThreads
I don’t want to type out the entire story on social media again for a third time so you’re getting screenshots.
There are some other things surrounding this too, but this is good enough.
There are some other things surrounding this too, but this is good enough.
February 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I don’t want to type out the entire story on social media again for a third time so you’re getting screenshots.
There are some other things surrounding this too, but this is good enough.
There are some other things surrounding this too, but this is good enough.
Me: Don't forget to display your blue badge
Her: Yes I will
Me: Go on then
Her: I will ok?
Me: You've not got one have you?
Her: I'm waiting for my daughter. I'd move if someone needed it. What are you the Blue Badge Police? Just F*** off
#DisabilityThreads
Her: Yes I will
Me: Go on then
Her: I will ok?
Me: You've not got one have you?
Her: I'm waiting for my daughter. I'd move if someone needed it. What are you the Blue Badge Police? Just F*** off
#DisabilityThreads
October 12, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Me: Don't forget to display your blue badge
Her: Yes I will
Me: Go on then
Her: I will ok?
Me: You've not got one have you?
Her: I'm waiting for my daughter. I'd move if someone needed it. What are you the Blue Badge Police? Just F*** off
#DisabilityThreads
Her: Yes I will
Me: Go on then
Her: I will ok?
Me: You've not got one have you?
Her: I'm waiting for my daughter. I'd move if someone needed it. What are you the Blue Badge Police? Just F*** off
#DisabilityThreads
Looks like I’ll be submitting a FOI request to www.theipsa.org.uk
I am wanting to try and find out more info regarding the Disability Allowance & the claims MPs have made.
I would love to see more disabled people in politics, however the claims made are all lumped together
#DisabilityThreads
I am wanting to try and find out more info regarding the Disability Allowance & the claims MPs have made.
I would love to see more disabled people in politics, however the claims made are all lumped together
#DisabilityThreads
Home | IPSA
IPSA regulates and administers MPs’ staffing and business costs. We also decide the pay and pensions the UK’s elected MPs and their staff.
www.theipsa.org.uk
March 31, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Looks like I’ll be submitting a FOI request to www.theipsa.org.uk
I am wanting to try and find out more info regarding the Disability Allowance & the claims MPs have made.
I would love to see more disabled people in politics, however the claims made are all lumped together
#DisabilityThreads
I am wanting to try and find out more info regarding the Disability Allowance & the claims MPs have made.
I would love to see more disabled people in politics, however the claims made are all lumped together
#DisabilityThreads
Oh, PS - my creative solution for not having a warm winter hot beverate option was a spice blend. I mixed 2 t. ground cinnamon w/ 1 t. ea turmeric, ginger, & cayenne. I'd just drop a fat pinch in a cup of hot water, or lemon w/ honey, or coconut milk. Whatever I COULD drink! #DisabilityThreads
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Oh, PS - my creative solution for not having a warm winter hot beverate option was a spice blend. I mixed 2 t. ground cinnamon w/ 1 t. ea turmeric, ginger, & cayenne. I'd just drop a fat pinch in a cup of hot water, or lemon w/ honey, or coconut milk. Whatever I COULD drink! #DisabilityThreads
🔵 Check to see what’s available at the state & local levels, whether you’re approved or not. Many cities have mayors offices for PWD, & they know the conundrum we face. They can do some of that gap filling to keep you alive & as well as possible. 🧵 14/ #DisabilityThreads
November 21, 2024 at 1:47 AM
🔵 Check to see what’s available at the state & local levels, whether you’re approved or not. Many cities have mayors offices for PWD, & they know the conundrum we face. They can do some of that gap filling to keep you alive & as well as possible. 🧵 14/ #DisabilityThreads
When You put your mental health first before anything, in many cases your mental health is way more important than any other thing.. am I wrong? #DisabilityThreads #mentalhealth
November 24, 2024 at 9:19 PM
When You put your mental health first before anything, in many cases your mental health is way more important than any other thing.. am I wrong? #DisabilityThreads #mentalhealth
I spent the rest of the ride coming up w examples of things I thought might fit that person's criteria for "good," but I honestly wasn't sure. My brain kept it up long after the drive was over. (AuDHD, too.) I eventually realized that my normal life is that person's idea of "bad." #DisabilityThreads
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I spent the rest of the ride coming up w examples of things I thought might fit that person's criteria for "good," but I honestly wasn't sure. My brain kept it up long after the drive was over. (AuDHD, too.) I eventually realized that my normal life is that person's idea of "bad." #DisabilityThreads
March 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM