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Two dog parents singing a song they made up for their anxious dogs. The lyrics are, “she’s so brave, she’s well behaved, she is not afraid!”
#disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilitypride #disabilitylife #disabilityblogger #disabilitycommunity #disabilityhumor #disabledfashion #disabledblogger #disabledcommunity #accessiblefashion #blackfashionblogger
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Two dog parents singing a song they made up for their anxious dogs. The lyrics are, “she’s so brave, she’s well behaved, she is not afraid!”
#disabilityinclusion #disabilityawareness #disabilitypride #disabilitylife #disabilityblogger #disabilitycommunity #disabilityhumor #disabledfashion #disabledblogger #disabledcommunity #accessiblefashion #blackfashionblogger
Check out this new wheelchair attachment! 👩🦽The ModularHose Assistive Technology Phone Holder
It holds your phone perfectly on your chair to be able to take photos, contact anyone (hello FaceTime GAME-CHANGER), and use your phone without needing to physically hold it.
If you have limited arm mobility, this may be something to try out. ❤️ We love sharing adaptive products, let us know your favorites in the comments! 💬👇
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🎥 : @livingwithclaireity #disabilitytiktok #adaptiveequipment #wheelchairlife
It holds your phone perfectly on your chair to be able to take photos, contact anyone (hello FaceTime GAME-CHANGER), and use your phone without needing to physically hold it.
If you have limited arm mobility, this may be something to try out. ❤️ We love sharing adaptive products, let us know your favorites in the comments! 💬👇
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🎥 : @livingwithclaireity #disabilitytiktok #adaptiveequipment #wheelchairlife
Studies show that less than 1% of housing nationwide are fully ADA accessible for wheelchair users. This alone creates huge barriers for disabled people, especially wheelchair users. These are some additional features that are necessary:
• No steps between rooms or rails/grab bars along all steps.
• An accessible bathroom with grab bars.
• A bathroom on the entry level or the presence of an elevator in the unit.
• A bedroom on the entry level or the presence of an elevator in the unit.
• Extra-wide doors or hallways.
• No steps between rooms.
• Door handles instead of door knobs.
• Sink handles or levers instead of knobs.
• Wheelchair-accessible electrical switches, electrical outlets, and climate controls.
• Wheelchair-accessible kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets, and other kitchen features
Video Description: the first frame is of Samantha, a Latina wheelchair user, turning around and smiling. The text overlay reads "small gestures that mean a lot to me 🥹🫶🏼". It's then followed by pictures of one-story mid century modern homes with accessible stepless entries.
#HousingCrisis #AccessibleHousing #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #DisabilityPrideMonth #WheelchairLife #RealtorLife #HomeBuyers
• No steps between rooms or rails/grab bars along all steps.
• An accessible bathroom with grab bars.
• A bathroom on the entry level or the presence of an elevator in the unit.
• A bedroom on the entry level or the presence of an elevator in the unit.
• Extra-wide doors or hallways.
• No steps between rooms.
• Door handles instead of door knobs.
• Sink handles or levers instead of knobs.
• Wheelchair-accessible electrical switches, electrical outlets, and climate controls.
• Wheelchair-accessible kitchen countertops, kitchen cabinets, and other kitchen features
Video Description: the first frame is of Samantha, a Latina wheelchair user, turning around and smiling. The text overlay reads "small gestures that mean a lot to me 🥹🫶🏼". It's then followed by pictures of one-story mid century modern homes with accessible stepless entries.
#HousingCrisis #AccessibleHousing #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #DisabilityPrideMonth #WheelchairLife #RealtorLife #HomeBuyers
We want to share with you a small collection of thoughtful titles featuring characters with various disabilities.
All but one of these titles is “own voices,” meaning that it was written and/or illustrated by somebody who identifies with the particular disability depicted in the text.
Feel free to share any other recommendations below 👇
#booksaboutdisability #disabilitybooks #kidsbooksaboutdisability #disabilitypride #classroomlibrary #readtoyourkids #parentingtools #disabilitytiktok
All but one of these titles is “own voices,” meaning that it was written and/or illustrated by somebody who identifies with the particular disability depicted in the text.
Feel free to share any other recommendations below 👇
#booksaboutdisability #disabilitybooks #kidsbooksaboutdisability #disabilitypride #classroomlibrary #readtoyourkids #parentingtools #disabilitytiktok
Why do we feel entitled to other people’s limited ability to walk and make them feel bad for it? Instead of being supportive that they’d have less pain, less fatigue, less injuries, etc if they just used a mobility aid? Walking isn’t the holy grail of mobility for everyone or for all situations. It’s best we mind our own business and recognize that mobility aids provide people with FREEDOM ♿️❤️🔥 #disabledtiktok #disabledtiktok #disabilityawareness #wheelchairlife
⭐️ Revolutionize Your Wardrobe! ⭐️ Discover the Top 3 Adaptive Fashion Innovations that are changing the game. From magnetic fastenings to braille inscriptions, these brands are reshaping fashion with inclusivity and style 👗✨ Stay in the loop with the LiveSoloNow Newsletter. Subscribe today and be a part of the movement 🚨🗞️ #adaptivefashion #adaptiveclothing #disabledtiktok #disabledcommunity #disability
Come with Eliza on the London Eye as a wheelchair user!
Eliza: “It was wheelie fun hehe! But let’s talk about the accessibility I experienced:
✨Fast track line for shorter wait time
✨First on so could choose my spot
✨Accessible toilet available near the eye
✨Staff were knowledgeable on access
✨Ramp but down for me to access
✨Carer ticket available
If you are someone who doesn’t like heights I would say this isn’t the best thing for you! I did feel a little bit woozy at the top lol!
I haven’t been on the London eye for many years as I live in London I always just walk past and see a long line so have been avoiding but I was pretty impressed with how they dealt with it all.”
#Access : Video begins with Eliza a White fem wheelchair user with rainbow hair waving in front of the London Eye, there is text that reads ‘Come with me on the London Eye as a wheelchair user!’ We then see Eliza booking tickets online via their phone, Eliza then shows us how they get in line for the eye & the fact track line. We then see Eliza waiting to get on the eye & then the staff putting the ramp down, Eliza then gets on the eye and picks their spot. We then see Eliza enjoying the London eye!
#Travel #London #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairTravel #Disabled #Disability #LondonEye #DisabledLife
Eliza: “It was wheelie fun hehe! But let’s talk about the accessibility I experienced:
✨Fast track line for shorter wait time
✨First on so could choose my spot
✨Accessible toilet available near the eye
✨Staff were knowledgeable on access
✨Ramp but down for me to access
✨Carer ticket available
If you are someone who doesn’t like heights I would say this isn’t the best thing for you! I did feel a little bit woozy at the top lol!
I haven’t been on the London eye for many years as I live in London I always just walk past and see a long line so have been avoiding but I was pretty impressed with how they dealt with it all.”
#Access : Video begins with Eliza a White fem wheelchair user with rainbow hair waving in front of the London Eye, there is text that reads ‘Come with me on the London Eye as a wheelchair user!’ We then see Eliza booking tickets online via their phone, Eliza then shows us how they get in line for the eye & the fact track line. We then see Eliza waiting to get on the eye & then the staff putting the ramp down, Eliza then gets on the eye and picks their spot. We then see Eliza enjoying the London eye!
#Travel #London #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairTravel #Disabled #Disability #LondonEye #DisabledLife
![Petition for @barbie to include a deaf barbie in their sequel 🥹🫶🏽🩷 🎥: @Elizabeth Harris #deafbarbie #deafinclusion #disabilitytiktok #disabilityinclusion #disabledandproud created by Live Solo with Billie Eilish's What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture "Barbie"]](https://p16-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/541ff7dcf88446259b1adac64def66f1_1690997459~tplv-photomode-zoomcover:480:480.jpeg?x-expires=1696093200&x-signature=55XRtizyZpckahYRvFjQyuz%2BxZw%3D)
![@Lyric Mariah reminding us that she walked so @barbie can run 😉🏃♀️ #disabilitytiktok #disabikityawareness #disabilityfashion created by Live Solo with Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice & Aqua's Barbie World (with Aqua) [From Barbie The Album]](https://p19-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/o4NkcpRjE1zyLIohQDfzfEOhDWi8IgBGARBSiA~tplv-photomode-zoomcover:480:480.jpeg?x-expires=1696093200&x-signature=QYveGlvriKSvcsewTcdOUCNKrM0%3D)
![Omeo🦽 “It’s incredible to think how technology has advanced since I became a wheelchair user over a decade ago. There isn’t enough of a market for many specific dance wheelchairs, however, I always keep an eye out for ones which launch which could be adaptable for both myself and my students. And when I saw this I was so excited!” The stars aligned and we met at @the.disability.expo where I was able to trial the Omeo with @myadaptability 🦽 As a dancer I found it really quite easy to use and incredible to finally have my arms free! ✨ #BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabilityPride #Omeo #disabilitytiktok created by Live Solo with Billie Eilish's What Was I Made For? [From The Motion Picture "Barbie"]](https://p19-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/oUDdEShz6QNDlByB7kfHErrI4gfSxRAxvLBHxg~tplv-photomode-zoomcover:480:480.jpeg?x-expires=1696093200&x-signature=cZu2JAu%2Fo%2FXJE2PT7bjCXkN1p3M%3D)
Omeo🦽
“It’s incredible to think how technology has advanced since I became a wheelchair user over a decade ago. There isn’t enough of a market for many specific dance wheelchairs, however, I always keep an eye out for ones which launch which could be adaptable for both myself and my students. And when I saw this I was so excited!”
The stars aligned and we met at @the.disability.expo where I was able to trial the Omeo with @myadaptability 🦽 As a dancer I found it really quite easy to use and incredible to finally have my arms free! ✨
#BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabilityPride #Omeo #disabilitytiktok
“It’s incredible to think how technology has advanced since I became a wheelchair user over a decade ago. There isn’t enough of a market for many specific dance wheelchairs, however, I always keep an eye out for ones which launch which could be adaptable for both myself and my students. And when I saw this I was so excited!”
The stars aligned and we met at @the.disability.expo where I was able to trial the Omeo with @myadaptability 🦽 As a dancer I found it really quite easy to use and incredible to finally have my arms free! ✨
#BabeWithAMobilityAid #DisabilityPride #Omeo #disabilitytiktok
![Thank you, @imtiffanyyu for continuing to amplify our communities voices💜📢 The Anti-Ableism Series Featuring @lachimusic Stop making assumptions about disabilities Video description/transcript: video starts on Tiffany and then pans left to Lachi, who at the end brings Tiffany back into the frame Tiffany: Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people? Lachi: Hey y’all, it’s Lachi. She/her. I’m a Black woman with cornrows. I’m a songwriter and a recording artist and an actress. And I think a way you can be a better ally to disabled people is to stop making assumptions about disabilities. It turns out that most blind people can see and most Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can hear. Only 15% of the blind population are actually totally blind. And I’m one of them, I’m partially sighted. but look at this, I still look good, girl, don’t I? #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #LiftMeUp #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate created by Live Solo with Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice & Aqua's Barbie World (with Aqua) [From Barbie The Album] [Extended]](https://p16-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com/tos-useast5-p-0068-tx/ogemP86ERQXAlSHbe1ICYCnkYkU8DDmrBgY4vv~tplv-photomode-zoomcover:480:480.jpeg?x-expires=1696093200&x-signature=%2FMj3tlu4b2%2BCcNLjwr91sKbnbMY%3D)
Thank you, @imtiffanyyu for continuing to amplify our communities voices💜📢
The Anti-Ableism Series Featuring @lachimusic
Stop making assumptions about disabilities
Video description/transcript: video starts on Tiffany and then pans left to Lachi, who at the end brings Tiffany back into the frame
Tiffany: Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people?
Lachi: Hey y’all, it’s Lachi. She/her. I’m a Black woman with cornrows. I’m a songwriter and a recording artist and an actress. And I think a way you can be a better ally to disabled people is to stop making assumptions about disabilities. It turns out that most blind people can see and most Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can hear. Only 15% of the blind population are actually totally blind. And I’m one of them, I’m partially sighted. but look at this, I still look good, girl, don’t I?
#AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #LiftMeUp #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate
The Anti-Ableism Series Featuring @lachimusic
Stop making assumptions about disabilities
Video description/transcript: video starts on Tiffany and then pans left to Lachi, who at the end brings Tiffany back into the frame
Tiffany: Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people?
Lachi: Hey y’all, it’s Lachi. She/her. I’m a Black woman with cornrows. I’m a songwriter and a recording artist and an actress. And I think a way you can be a better ally to disabled people is to stop making assumptions about disabilities. It turns out that most blind people can see and most Deaf and Hard of Hearing people can hear. Only 15% of the blind population are actually totally blind. And I’m one of them, I’m partially sighted. but look at this, I still look good, girl, don’t I?
#AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #LiftMeUp #Disability #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate
Jacuzzi pool hoist! ♿️🏊🏼♀️🚢 featuring Jennie Berry:
“I was buzzing to find this on board @royalcaribbeaneurope Symphony of the Seas, on a ship of all places!!! A great piece of kit to make life a lot easier for getting those who are unable to use steps.
How it works:
• Alert poolside staff (lifeguards at every pool and dedicated lifeguard station - on this point, as a former lifeguard, I’d just like to point out how fantastically trained the lifeguards are, going above and beyond in terms of assistance and strict rules in the pools with bottom of pool checks every few mins. I certainly felt incredibly safe in all of their pools as lifeguards didn’t take their eyes off all customers!) 👏🏼
• Head of housekeeping arrives with the battery to operate the pool hoist, along with 1 other staff member.
• This can ONLY be operated by staff, which is a slight downside, but they explained it’s due to how high they go, and if the ship rocks whilst I’m midair.
• The motor then lifts me up and over into the jacuzzi 🙌🏻
• Once in the water, I undo the seatbelt and slide into the jacuzzi 💧
• The process is simply reversed to get back out# again!
This particular ship has THREE pool hoists on board, this giving me options for which pool/jacuzzi I’d like to use. I’ve never had this before, and as a former water baby I was absolutely over the moon🤩! I spent hours in the pool in my element and would then transfer to the jacuzzi for short periods to relax 🧖♀️. The warmer water and jets really help soothe my aching hips so I was buzzing that this was an option for me!”
So, what do you think? Have you used a pool hoist in a jacuzzi before? Let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments ⬇️🩵
#AccessibleTravel #PoolHoist #Wheelchair #DisabledGirl #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityMatters #RoyalCaribbean #WheelchairLife
“I was buzzing to find this on board @royalcaribbeaneurope Symphony of the Seas, on a ship of all places!!! A great piece of kit to make life a lot easier for getting those who are unable to use steps.
How it works:
• Alert poolside staff (lifeguards at every pool and dedicated lifeguard station - on this point, as a former lifeguard, I’d just like to point out how fantastically trained the lifeguards are, going above and beyond in terms of assistance and strict rules in the pools with bottom of pool checks every few mins. I certainly felt incredibly safe in all of their pools as lifeguards didn’t take their eyes off all customers!) 👏🏼
• Head of housekeeping arrives with the battery to operate the pool hoist, along with 1 other staff member.
• This can ONLY be operated by staff, which is a slight downside, but they explained it’s due to how high they go, and if the ship rocks whilst I’m midair.
• The motor then lifts me up and over into the jacuzzi 🙌🏻
• Once in the water, I undo the seatbelt and slide into the jacuzzi 💧
• The process is simply reversed to get back out# again!
This particular ship has THREE pool hoists on board, this giving me options for which pool/jacuzzi I’d like to use. I’ve never had this before, and as a former water baby I was absolutely over the moon🤩! I spent hours in the pool in my element and would then transfer to the jacuzzi for short periods to relax 🧖♀️. The warmer water and jets really help soothe my aching hips so I was buzzing that this was an option for me!”
So, what do you think? Have you used a pool hoist in a jacuzzi before? Let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments ⬇️🩵
#AccessibleTravel #PoolHoist #Wheelchair #DisabledGirl #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityMatters #RoyalCaribbean #WheelchairLife
Disability Laws 101: Public Restrooms Part 2
ADA-compliant restroom stalls have specific dimensions and features to ensure accessibility. Here are the key requirements outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Note: Each episode is designed to be concise and engaging, focusing on key information and practical examples to maximize understanding within the short video format. It’s important to consult the full ADA guidelines to ensure complete compliance for public restroom.
More resources:
-ADA Toilet Rooms: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-6-toilet-rooms/
-ADA Training Certification: https://www.adacoordinator.org/
-ADA Title 3: https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/title-iii-regulations/
-ADA Symposium: https://www.adasymposium.org/ 📹: Anna Sarol #disabilitytiktok #disabilitylaws #disabilityawareness
ADA-compliant restroom stalls have specific dimensions and features to ensure accessibility. Here are the key requirements outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Note: Each episode is designed to be concise and engaging, focusing on key information and practical examples to maximize understanding within the short video format. It’s important to consult the full ADA guidelines to ensure complete compliance for public restroom.
More resources:
-ADA Toilet Rooms: https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-6-toilet-rooms/
-ADA Training Certification: https://www.adacoordinator.org/
-ADA Title 3: https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/title-iii-regulations/
-ADA Symposium: https://www.adasymposium.org/ 📹: Anna Sarol #disabilitytiktok #disabilitylaws #disabilityawareness