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Disability Pride Month: Everyday Accessibility
One of my favorite things about sharing my disability experiences here and on Instagram is when people comment and let me know that I’ve made them think about or notice something new. Sometimes advocating can be exhausting – it takes a lot of work for a little bit of progress – so the reminder that people are recognizing the inaccessibility of the world gives me hope for change. So I thought that today, I’d share some of the most common accessibility things I look for and notice when I’m out! And maybe you’ll start looking for and noticing them, too, and little by little, ramp by ramp, change will happen.
Accidentally Adaptive: MicroStitch
I’ve shared quite a few times before that while I love all things fashion and style, finding clothes that actually fit me can be a challenge. My disability means that I’m very petite – I can actually fit in some kids sizes, but that doesn’t mean that I necessarily like the styles of kids clothing! So I’ve learned to adapt clothes to work for me… often with a safety pin or two. It’s fine, but doesn’t always look the nicest, though I have become good at hiding it well. But this MicroStitch makes it so much easier for me to do quick and simple “alterations” so things fit me much better!
Disabled While Going to a Baseball Game
Every year, I like to go to at least one baseball game here at PNC Park. Admittedly, I’m not the biggest baseball fan, but I love to go for the experience – the views of the city, the food, and just being there, relaxing at having a fun time. A few weeks ago, we had an unseasonably warm week for early May, realized it was also fireworks night at the park, and decided a few days in advance on somewhat of a whim to just buy tickets! And so I thought it would be fun to share a little bit about going to a game as a wheelchair user.
Accidentally Adaptive: Ultra Thin Cotton Pads
I love learning about skincare and creating a routine that works for me and my skin, but sometimes it gets physically tricky for me to work with different products. The type of dispenser and the texture of the product itself can have a huge impact on how easy (or how challenging) it is for me to apply on my face. But I’ve started using these ultra thin cotton pads to apply more of my products, and they’ve made the process so much easier – the latest “Accidentally Adaptive” addition to my routine!
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