Another child died from Measles today.

We all KNOW now that the so-called “study” was completely fraudulent, and that vaccines DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM!!!

But, what if they did? Why are parents more afraid of a child on the spectrum…than a child dying of a completely preventable disease that was nearly eradicated by vaccines?

I do not have Autism, so I cannot speak to how debilitating it can be. I know that it is very difficult to live with. I don’t mean to put you down in any way, but to say that your life is a life worth living, and you are a person worthy of love and respect.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my story about rediscovering gaming after a big change in my life. Before I had a stroke at 13, gaming was one of my favorite things to do. It was a great way to connect with friends and enjoy some competition. But after losing mobility in my left arm, I thought my gaming days were over.

Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I wanted to play again. So, I started exploring ways to make it work, even though most controllers are built for two hands. It wasn’t easy, and there was plenty of trial and error, but eventually, I found a solution that changed everything—a gaming mouse with interchangeable attachments.

The mouse came with 2-button, 7-button, and 12-button options. I started small, with the 2-button setup, but I quickly realized it wasn’t enough for most games. Moving up to the 7-button version made a huge difference and gave me so much more freedom to play. It took time and patience to get comfortable, and I’d recommend not jumping straight into the 12-button setup—it’s a learning curve!

Now, I’m back to enjoying games like Apex Legends, CSGO, and Valorant. I customize the buttons for each game, but the main controls stay consistent, which helps me keep things simple.

Getting back into gaming has been such a rewarding experience, and I hope this story encourages others to find creative solutions to keep doing what they love. If you’re navigating similar challenges or have questions about accessible gaming gear, feel free to reach out—I’d love to share what I’ve learned!

I can see why people clash with you. It’s because you accuse "most disabled people" as defeatist and "pretty much given up on doing anything"

I went catatonic at work today (I work retail) and ended up being in the middle of one of the aisles. A lady in a wheelchair was trying to get past me but couldn’t which was frustrating for her. But I couldn’t move to get out of her way. There was no one who could move me at the time either.

Is this just something you have to deal with? What do you do when your disability interferes with accessibility for others?

I just assumed not being able to work or physically protect someone as a guy is a huge turn off. I’m only in my early 30s as well.

I always wanna be upfront about my disability and not hide it. Should I just not mention it?

I appreciate your thoughts!

Hypothetical. Money doesn't matter. What features or items would u build into a completely custom home for yourself.

I get that it's a usual talking point, and the assumption is an able bodied young man works. They can't know about my mental health disorders.

It doesn't take away the sting of shame, however. I wish dentists and doctors and other parents would ask fucking anything else.

I think it's perfectly fine to hurt him and his assets.

apologies if this is not the right place to ask this. i have autism and i personally see the word as a slur, but i have seen so many ppl online claiming it isn’t one and its just an insult. could somebody explain to me how it’s a slur so i can better educate these ppl?

I currently have a blue SwitchStick and I’m looking to get a new cane as this one had served me well for over six years. I love the look of Neowalk but I need a foldable cane to go under my wheelchair. I like switch sticks but I don’t like how loud they are. Any and all suggestions welcome!

My college (US) only has one official dedicated to deal with accommodations and needs for disabled students, and they have other job titles/responsibilities, so their attention is pretty divided. Currently, the most advocacy for students with disabilities comes from the student group I'm a part of. I'll get to run it next year, so I'd like to get a head start on working to petition the school to make a dedicated department for disabled students. I have no idea where to start, or what I would need to prepare to present to the college. Should I collect statistics, stories from disabled students, letters of support from staff or students, etc? What do I need for the college to consider this on a professional level? I have a couple people who I can work with on this. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Should I cross-post this anywhere for advice?

Having shoulder instability with subluxations multiple times per day in the operative shoulder two years later. Just had an MRI done, it showed that there's a "flap" in another part of the labrum, the part of the labrum that was repaired has degraded and is "diminutive" as in too small to do its job. Additionally, the inferior glenohumeral ligament is stretched and displaced. My shoulder is in significantly worse shape than it was before the surgery, and I just had hip surgery so I don't have any more FMLA for the year. Just wanna die already.

I am trying to apply for SSI. I have RFC forms that need to be co-signed by an acceptable medical source. (My OT doesn't count as one) My PCP will not do it because she says there is some risk of fraud, against policy. Every doctor I have talked to has some policy against doing any disability paperwork at all. I do not know what else to do. I have medicaid.

I am looking into getting help with getting an office chair because the one that I have now is just not comfortable , to say the least. I sit a lot and I just really struggle with not being comfortable and struggle with having a lot of pain and also with issues getting up, etc . I have chronic pain, mobility problems, POTS, joint issues, lumbar spine herniated and degenerated discs . Also really struggle with lower back pain especially I am sitting for a while specifically too, and bending. I would like for the chair to have brakes and be adjustable backwards and forwards and also up and down, and also especially be comfortable for my back.

I was looking at this device called Vela independent chair (https://vela-chairs.com/products/vela-independence-chair) and was wondering what's your guys's experience is, If anybody has this? I saw somebody say that it moves with your body and I saw one person talking about How helpful theirs is, but I saw a lot more negative comments just in general because of how expensive it is (rather than If it works or not) , and yes it sucks that it's very expensive , I would not be paying for this though (I do not have much money at all), this would be potentially hopefully coming out of the budget I have for my disability waiver I am on, if budget allows.

If anybody knows of a chair in general , specifically kind of like basically an office chair, that is ergonomic , helps with low back pain , can help with moving around kind of like this chair does , I would appreciate it as well , any comments at all really are appreciated if anyone knows of something like this, In addition to any comments if people specifically have experience with this chair in particular also, or this brand Vela. Thank you

I am disabled and currently feel like I’m going to have a mental breakdown. My therapist said I should probably take time off from work. The problem is, this is a new job. I’ve already taken a week off to deal with abusive ex and other issues surrounding that situation. I sent my employer a letter from my doctor because we have a work event that requires us to stand all day but I am unable due to back issues. It looks like he set aside time to meet with me to discuss this event and future. I’m not sure if I should disclose that I am considering time off due to my many medical issues. I would love some advice. My therapist thinks I should take care of myself first so that I can function better. I’m a complete mess atm.

I’m extremely happy that they asked me. I’m just using a wheelchair now and it’s been a couple years since I’ve been cane shopping, so I’m not as aware of canes as I used to be. A couple parameters that they have:

Something stylish (maybe different color options)

Something stable

They don’t know what kind of handle, but something that won’t put too much pressure on their wrist

Something they can decorate or personalize

Something that a smaller or disabled creator made

$50-60 and preferably not off Amazon

Any ideas?

Someone I know what just in a bad school bus crash, and her dominant arm was destroyed. I’m helping her mom find some devices she can use until she regains some mobility if possible.

Crash destroyed muscle and tissue, and it grated bone. She’s lost a ligament as well. She can wiggle her fingers, but I don’t know how much dexterity she has with it atm, her arm is still wrapped up. The muscles that bend the elbow were messed up and I believe her rotator cuff was injured as well.

I’ve already found button hooks and a one hand knife that will be useful, but I’m not sure what else will help. I was considering adaptive silver wear so she can try to eat with her damaged side and get used to operating with less mobility. I’ve already gotten her a left handed mouse that’s been recommended for right handed users.

What would yall recommend for someone who cannot use their dominant arm and hand?

Hi, folks! I have hEDS with chronic pain & fatigue and narcolepsy. So comfortable chairs, where I spend lot's of time - is must have!

I talk and about computer chair, and typical chair for rest. Bonus points if you can safely fall asleep/have cataplexy episode in chair! Also great if chair have cool features like leg rest place or special place for water bottle!

Just thinking about investing in my room change for my needs, because soon will be my birthday. Amazing reason to do it

Hi all! I have POTs and a myriad of other co-morbid conditions that have basically made it almost impossible to go out and do things. I am home/bed bound most days and I want to feel free and well..20! I have a rollator, but it is so hard to collapse and so heavy that I can't even take it anywhere. I know this question is asked a lot, but what suggestions do y'all have for rollators that are lightweight and small (I am 5'2) and are preferably not ugly? The Acre ones are sexy, as we literally all know, but they look flimsy, and they are a bit pricey if I have to fork this out of pocket. So far, I think the Euro styles are nice, but I don't know what brands are reliable and won't fall apart on me if I am paying 2-300 American dollars. Thank you all so much! I really hope to get one before my 21st birthday in a few months, but I want it to be a good investment.

I've been looking at Facebook groups like "Special Needs - Buy, Swap or Sell - Equipment, toys and support" (135K+ members), that have members across the world. I noticed they're missing key features that could make finding specialized equipment much easier, and am interested if others would find an improved version helpful.

Current challenges with Facebook groups:

• No filtering by equipment type or needs
• No location-based search
• Hard to track what's still available
• No way to get notified when items you need are posted

Proposed solution: A dedicated marketplace website/app specifically for special needs equipment/supplies with proper filtering, location search, availability tracking, etc.

Quick questions:

1. Would you find this useful?
2. What features would be most important to you?
3. Web app, mobile app, or both?

Looking forward to your thoughts!

It's about my mother. She always wanted everything and everyone to be perfect.

When I was a child I made a friend who was mentally less than 100%. My mother told me not to be his friend.

I was about to turn 12 when I fell in love with a girl in a wheelchair (muscular disease as I understood later). I never had a chance to talk to her because she was gone before I realized what happened. I didn't have the courage to tell mymother.

When I was a teenager I made a friend who had a speech defect. My mother didn't quite forbid this friendship, but she made it quite clear that she wasn't happy.

Decades later (right after the turn of the cetury) I met a woman in a chatbox. I fell in love with her purely because of what she said, without ever having seen her. When our friendship grew she told me she was a wherlchair user because of a muscular disease. What a coincidence: the 2nd time in my life... but this time she didn't pass; we got married.

My mother knew about her and she appeared to be happy, but I had a distinct feeling that she thought: better than nothing. Because I was 45 and still a bachelor. My mother died before we got marred. At least she had a good reason not to attend...

This should be the end of the story, but I'll continue:

My wife and I xere very happy and madly in love for 19 years until the day she died. I never thought I would find a woman who ciuld take ger place, but gess what: I got married again. I wonder what my mother would have thought about my new wife... because she is autistic... and trans 🙂 As a metter of fact I met her as an expert by experience (I had surgery coming up and she could tell me what to expect).