The Struggles With Disability Pride
July is Disability Pride Month. It’s to celebrate the passing of the ADA (Americans with disability Act). But also so much more.
Disability is not about “Celebrating becoming or being disabled” It’s about celebrating and being proud of the relentless work of the disability activists who have worked and continue to work and fight for basic rights and equality.
It’s about being proud of yourself for showing up everyday, and navigating and ableist and inaccessible world.
It’s about being proud of our strong community.
But it’s tiring, and disheartening, when companies who promote inclusivity and use disabled talent, don’t show their support during disability pride month. Especially when they have done previous years. Talk about a slap in the face with a big wet trout!
About me:
I’m Gem, and after my spinal cord injury at the age of 9, • ♿HEART SURGERY PARALYSED ME AGE 9 | ... my life has taken me on many twists and turns, and finally led me to combine my passions of media and disability advocacy, andWheelsnoheels was born.
I live in the UK with Shaun, my husband, Daisy my Daughter. And our fur babies Tink & Bindi. All of whom make an appearance now and again.
♿My Wheelchair Stats
GTM Jaguar
Aluminium Fixed Rigid Frame
9kg (Including cushion, wheels,& castors)
Spinergy LXL Wheels
Carbolife curves push rims
Single fork castors
On this channel you will find videos on:
Disability hot topics
Choosing a wheelchair/mobility aid
Traveling as a wheelchair user
Making a home accessible
Wheelchair access in Disney
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BASIC WHEELCHAIR SKILLS
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