"What I have learnt through my experiences as a disabled trans person is to work out what I need to say before going to medical appointments. I try to plan and write down things in advance, this helps my anxiety and means that I do not forget what I needed to say." Oliver

Disabled trans people are less likely to feel listened to by healthcare professionals at their GP surgery. 9% of disabled trans people reported that they did not feel listened to at their most recent appointment (compared to 3% of non-disabled cis people and 3% of disabled cis people). NHS GP Patient Survey, 2021

Ein Mindestlohn zerstört also segensreiche Arbeit?

Was wirklich zerstört wird, ist die Würde der betroffenen Menschen. 320.000 Menschen schuften in deutschen Werkstätten für unter 2 Euro pro Stunde. Ohne Arbeitnehmendenrechte, ohne Wahl, ohne Perspektive auf einem Job im regulären Arbeitsmarkt.

Rollstuhl für Dani – wir brauchen deine Hilfe!

Dani lebt mit einer seltenen Nervenkrankheit und ist auf einen Rollstuhl angewiesen.
Ihr aktueller Rollstuhl ist 17 Jahre alt, gebraucht gekauft – und jetzt am Rahmen gebrochen. Eine Reparatur ist nicht mehr möglich.

Unsere Selbstbestimmung ist nicht verhandelbar.

Wenn CDU-Chef Friedrich Merz ankündigt, die Fördermittel im Sozialbereich auf „Wirkung und Effizienz“ zu überprüfen – dann geht es nicht um Effizienz. Es geht um Kontrolle.

New comic about exhaustion, types of it, with a side of covid awareness (my character always masks outside in crowds etc.), and also 150th comic in the series. (:

Please share, like, do the stuff to help my comic spread awareness about #idiopathichypersomnia to those who have not yet heard about it!

https://tapas.io/episode/3549372

Thirty-five days, thirty head-tilting contradictions: from elevators that *never* break to cafés that shun outdoor tables, from bullet-train punctuality to websites that “sleep” at night. Roll with me through Japan’s elegant chaos—where radical accessibility and rigid rule-books somehow coexist—and see why I left with a lighter suitcase, a happier stomach, and a head full of marvels.
#JapanContradictions #WheelchairTravel #AccessibleTravel #JapanTravel #TravelBlog #InclusiveTravel #BarrierFree #TokyoLife #OsakaEats #KyotoCulture #TravelTips #DisabilityAwareness #AccessibilityMatters #UniversalDesign #SlowTravel

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/japan-in30contradictionsmywheelchairusersfieldnotes-bayerlein-1ehve

That's the dadgum truth, right there.

#disabled #disability #disabilityawareness #spoonie #accessibility #mentalhealth

Since this got so much attention, I'd like to use this moment of sunshine to invite you all to read with us next week:

https://inkican.com/gsbcw

Why are blind people taught to act “sighted” just to fit in? Eye contact, posture, eating habits—who are we performing for? #BlindLife #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion

Meine Cuties,

zuletzt hatten wir die Rechte queerer Menschen als Thema. Jetzt reden wir über Inklusion und die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderung. Welche Partei möchte Inklusion wirklich umsetzen und wer hält an Ausgrenzung, Ausbeutung und ungleichen Chancen fest?

Source: r.a.r.e.advoc8 on Insta
#disability #disabled #disabilityawareness #invisibledisability #chronicillness

Time for a new #introduction as I have moved servers

My bio boils it down nicely, but long term bean counter still considering a move into technical writing, and finally being able to get back to my many, many interests and connect with similar minded folk:

#TechnicalWriting
#WebDevelopment
#Sailing
#ElderScrolls
#TTRPG
#TraditionalArt
#Crochet
#TunisianCrochet
#PolymerClay
#WireWrapping
#FanFiction
#Gardening
#BioDiversity
#Sustainability
#DisabilityAwareness
#Diversity

I'm seeking advice from anyone who has recently crafted a #resume. I have a potential #JobOffer and need to create one. If you've done this recently, how did you approach it? I've explored several #ResumeBuilders but am unsure which ones are #accessible and suitable for me. I wanted to generate a resume from my #LinkedIn profile, but it seems that feature is no longer available. Additionally, I've attempted college three times but had to withdraw each time due to #ChronicIllness. My primary experience includes contract usability testing and earning certificates through #freeCodeCamp and #Codecademy. How would you recommend addressing this on a resume? I'm considering a #FunctionalResume template in #MicrosoftWord, but it's quite daunting.
#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #ResumeTips #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllnessAwareness #accessibility #spoonie #CareerDevelopment

Aira Access at Chase Banks, Nationwide

Aira is now available at every Chase Bank branch in the U.S.! Bank customers can connect with a visual interpreter on-demand while in any branch, using Chase Bank ATMs, or when accessing online banking services. All calls are free of charge with the Chase Bank access offer.

"As a Chase customer and Aira user, I'm excited at the added accessibility this offer gives me! I love that I can call in and get the support I need to use the ATM or navigate the store on my own terms." - Aira Explorer

This full roll-out follows a successful pilot at 46 Chase Bank Innovation Lab locations as Chase expands efforts to meet the needs of its blind and low vision members.

Full Article: https://aira.io/aira-at-chase/

Photo dump alert! Huge thanks to everyone who joined #InIn24 and made it unforgettable! Your energy and commitment to accessibility are shaping a more inclusive future. Check out our blog for highlights and the incredible innovators from this year: https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/inin-innovators-accessible

A huge thank you to Bartimeus Fonds & Annick de Lange for supporting #InIn24! See what Annick had to say about this inspiring event via https://youtube.com/shorts/VuuKvNFpUt4. Join our Slack channel to connect with innovators: https://join.slack.com/t/inclusiveinnovations/shared_invite/zt-2ued1q546-utJxjOFukBrHJ2Rifv3m3A

Incredible day at #InIn24! Groundbreaking assistive tech, inspiring conversations, and a shared vision for inclusion. Watch the highlights on YouTube via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoiIwMX5RqE, & learn more via: https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/inin-innovators-accessible.

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #Wearables #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityTech #LetsEnvision
https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/inin-innovators-accessible

People with blindness spend, on average, 27% of their household income on expenses related to their disability – about $7,000 per year.
https://theconversation.com/people-with-blindness-and-low-vision-are-squeezed-by-high-costs-of-living-new-research-241752
#disability #disabilityawareness

Liebe Cuties,

am Samstag findet in München der Randgruppenkrawall statt. Im Rahmen der Demo habe ich mit Ekaterina Kel von der Süddeutschen Zeitung über die Frage "Wie behindertengerecht ist München?" gesprochen.