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the US Department of Transportation is now accepting comments on new rules for US airlines regarding disabled passengers!
"The proposed rule would require that airlines meet rigorous standards for accommodating passengers with disabilities safely and with dignity. The proposal will set new standards for prompt, safe, and dignified assistance, mandate enhanced training for airline employees and contractors who physically assist passengers with disabilities and handle passengers’ wheelchairs and specify actions that airlines must take to protect passengers when a wheelchair is damaged during transport. Notably, the proposed rule also would make it easier for DOT to hold airlines accountable when they damage or delay the return of a wheelchair by making it an automatic violation of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) to mishandle wheelchairs."
you can read the complete proposal here, and leave a comment here! the comments will be open for 25 days as of today, May 18th. if you're American, even if you aren't disabled, please leave a comment, and if not please share this around!
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Me when the illness is making me feel ill and the chronic pain is chronic and painful and the disability is disabling me and the fatigue is making me feel fatigued: 🥲
#idk wtf to tag thissssss#disability#disabled#chronic illness#chronic pain#chronically ill#chronic fatigue
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Haven't been drawing much sry gang. Cane user Soul
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every time i make a conscious choice to do something that i know will cause me pain & fatigue later on im like this will be fine :) and then it’s not.
#went on a short hike w my dog earlier and OW. my LEGS.#chronic pain#chronic fatigue#disability#disabled#0
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most comic book readers most of you probably don't even know who this woman is but she saved barbara gordon when dc tried to bury barbara after killing joke kim yale and her husband john ostender came up with the oracle and saved barbara's life oracle year one was the last comic book she wrote k before her death there is something symbolic in this she died saving babs we will not forget you miss yale even if those bastards bury babs again
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sometimes thing about specific subgroup of people within one identity/marginalization/group for reason.
sometimes thing about wheelchair users & not other mobility aids or other disabilities for reason.
sometimes thing about physical disabilities & not neurodivergence or other disabilities for reason.
sometimes thing about visible disabilities & not invisible disabilities or all disabilities for reason.
sometimes thing about visible differences or specifically facial differences or specifically limb differences & not others for reason.
sometimes thing about high/higher support needs people & not low/lower support needs people for reason.
sometimes thing about nonverbal nonspeaking (all the time) people & not people who lose speech or selective situational mutism or verbal people for reason.
sometimes thing about BIPOC disabled people or specific race of disabled people & not White disabled people or disabled ppl of other races for reason.
sometimes certain issue most affect one specific subgroup most. sometimes specific subgroups want community just for their own subgroup.
and sometimes large group prejudice / bigoted / ignores / speak over / mock / excludes / etc towards subgroup with extra marginalized experiences!
not everything need be hyper inclusive to everyone because some issues that affect specific subgroup more/only, making that all inclusive to big group actually excludes said subgroup more.
not everything need be about you
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Cyn - The Disabled Neurodivergent Sibling:
⚠️ WARNING: this post will include discussion of bullying, ableism of numerous kinds, abuse, trauma.
First, let's establish 2 important terms for this post:
Zombie Drone - a state in which a worker drone is improperly disposed of. The WD enters a state of self-reboot as a result of: their core not being properly disconnected, the hardware not physically destroyed or a 606 error is interrupted. In a 0.7% chance, there's the risk of said WD rebooting with a "potential hazardous mutation".
The Absolute Solver - an incredibly advanced monstrous code and supernatural artificial intelligence that mutates in damaged forms of lesser AI.
Neurodivergent:
Cyn is first introduced in a flashback in episode 2, when she is scavenged & brought back to the Elliot mansion by Tessa. Right at the beginning, we the shy drone do something that may be interpreted as neurodivergent - imprinting:
Yes, I may be reading too deeply into this, but the fact that Cyn immediately focuses on the drone with the least threatening position & expression makes me think she may interpret him as the safest person to be around.
Just before this scene, we as the audience get to see the relationship between the main 3 drones Cyn will interact with in the mension:
1. N & V - they are the more meek & submissive types. They're both portrayed as sensitive, and have something of a crush on each other.
2. J - she's more of a mean 'older-bully-sibling' type. Not hasitating to command her peers, even using verbal & physical violence to do so.
So, in a sense, Cyn was right.
In ASD, for example, neurodivergent people might rely on siblings for interpreting social cues, deepening their connection. In addition, siblings may become key figures in routines and shared interests, leading to strong bonds (see for example how N reacts to Cyn showing him "those eyes" referring to her putting a picture of a golden retriever on her visor to convince him to go ask Tessa if they can attend the gala together. Or N suggesting the both of them will watch a movie together).
For another example, ADHD, siblings might help manage impulsivity & help with conflict resolution. We see an example of this in this clip:
After Tessa's abusive mother tells her off, Cyn steps in & exclaims that "they are not broken. We can no longer be thrown out", in direct reaction to the mother threatening to throw out all of Tessa's "dumpster pets".
This, clearly, triggers Cyn's trauma we see a glimpse of in episode 5:
She wakes up in what is essentially a pile of dead bodies, deeply woulded, hurt & terrified. This is what she is referring to, this is what 'no longer' means. It means 'not again'. She doesn't wish what she went through on anyone.
Even though N, Tessa's favorite, protects Cyn, it does not shelter her from Tessa's abuse. Now, let me reiterate, I know that Tessa is an abused child. She suffers from emotional, physical & verbal abuse from both her parents (& maybe other caretakers) and is also just a kid. My point in mentioning said abuse is to merely point put that this is an example to the cycle of it continuing, creating more victims.
Tessa inflicts on Cyn the exact same abuse she suffers at the hands of her parents & more:
She displays blatent favoritism towards certain drones (N & J) over others (neglects V & treats Cyn badly).
She threatens Cyn that something might happen to her if N is hurt for defending her from her mother.
She chains & locks Cyn in the basement with the use of one of her favorite drones (J):
Another example of Cyn's implied neurodiversity is her misunderstanding of Tessa's words. When Tessa threatens Cyn that something might happen to her if N is hurt "because of her" she simply replies:
Cyn does not exactly understand that Tessa is worried that N might die. To her, it is meaningless, because she (or rather, the Absolute Solver) has backups of Ns personality (which is displayed in future episodes, when it is revealed that she is the one to send the murder drones to Copper 9). This is very similar to how people with ASD (& others) may take a statement too literally or misunderstand it at first.
Another tidbit that I like about Cyn, is that she doesn't like being condescended to. She talks back to those who belittle her because of her being 'different'. Not only to Tessa & her mother, but also to her fellow drones:
Cyn: it seems that J forgot to let me out of my basement time-out again.
J: yet here you are.
Cyn (turning to N): annoyed expression.
She also does it to N in her eldritch form:
Another thing I'd like to add is Cyn being quite quirky & unique in her peaceful days, before the Solver took over her entirely:
Physically Disabled
We know that Cyn was sent to be destroyed for some reason before the show began. Her almost being destroyed caused numerous disabilities, some of them were cured (for example: her cracked visor was fixed) but some remained as lasting effects:
Linguistic differences/disabilities -
Cyn cannot talk in a more "smooth" way like her fellow drones. Her voice can be interpreted as robotic & distant (a characteristic some neurodivergent & disabled people may have or may be precieved as having).
Instead of just doing, Cyn says her actions out loud, for example: "sheepish nod", "shuffle, shuffle, shuffle", "tantrum", "jumpscare", "light sip". Some neurodivergent individuals, such as people diagnosed with ADHD may express their thoughts or describe their actions out loud as they are doing them to help with focus, brain fog & organization.
Bodily impairments -
Cyn stands a bit crookedly & doesn't get much support from her limbs to hold her body.
Her head cannot be held straight & has to be supported by something (she usually uses her hand to do that. Even in her eldritch form, before committing the massacre in Elliot mansion):
Though there are many voices of people, both disabled & otherwise that speak against disabled characters being portrayed as villains, I believe Cyn is in no way a disrespectful character. Before she is entirely lost to the Solver her trauma is explored, validated & expended on. She is portrayed as sweet, charming, complex & loving. She is also shown as being bullied, discarded, hurt & abused.
Her disabilities are not the cause of her fall to evil & are not her "trademark" when it comes to her definition (similarly to how, let's say, Darth Vader is mocked for his suit & is known & feared partially because of it). They are a part of her, but they are not the only aspect in her life that define her.
I think Cyn is a pretty good example of what a disabled person may go through in different stages of their lives. As a new sibling, as an unfavored child, as a server/worker, as a friend, as a hero & yes, as a victim of circumstances beyond their control.
I love Cyn, she's very special to me & I can't wait to see where her story will go.
Thank you for reading 🙏💜
#murder drones#glitch productions#glitch murder drones#cyn#murder drones cyn#md cyn#murder drones n#n murder drones#serial designation n#j murder drones#j md#serial designation j#v murder drones#v md#serial designation v#murder drones tessa#tessa james elliot#tessa elliot#md tessa#disability#physically disabled#disabled#physical disability#neurodivergent#neurodiversity#asd#adhd#autism#autism spectrum disorder#attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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#bad puns#fraser anning#Diamonds#laura bailey#josh dun#png#Apple Watch#sky factory#disabled#enjoltaire#nicole meyer#junhyung#girlswithmuscle#achilles x patroclus
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I hate syscourse because we have so many topics that are so much more engaging and interesting than "can you have a system without trauma?" But no one has any time or energy to discuss those things, or the way that different people's healing looks different, because "proendos" and "antiendos" are too busy hating on each other.
#disability#disabled#did#osdd#did system#osdd system#did osdd#osddid#osdid#dissociative identity disorder#otherwise specified dissociative disorder#discourse#syscourse#for what it's worth im not interested in sharing my opinions on all this#i don't find it conducive or helpful
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yeah ableist abuse from abled people is traumatizing but there's something uniquely hellish about ableist abuse from other disabled people.
and i dont say this to downplay abuse from abled people at all. i just mean it's an utter mind fuck when even other disabled people treat you like a broken mistake who's just lazy and selfish, put you into dangerous or distressing situations, etc.
you're left feeling completely alone in the world and that there's something uniquely wrong with you, specifically. not just you as a disabled person. you, all of you, as if your entire existence is just wrong.
you have an especially hard time understanding you are truly disabled, because other disabled people have taught you, specifically you, that it doesn't fucking matter. limits, wants, needs - none of them are real to you anymore, cause no one else saw them as real. not even the people who should understand.
so all you're left with is a deep rooted sense of shame about your literal existence as a lifeform. but it's not meant to be like that. you're you, and disability is a spectrum. there's nothing wrong with you. the fact other disabled people don't understand that says more about them than it ever will about you.
#julian rants#vent#abuse tw#abuse#abuse survivor#trauma#trauma survivor#ableism#disabled#lateral ableism#disability#trauma recovery#abuse recovery#recovery#mental health#ptsd#cptsd#c-ptsd
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i keep thinking about how much ludinus screwed up with his panic at astrid seeing him scratch his neck. because the thing is a lot of the assembly has disabilities & scars! trent had obvious liver failure. astrid has her own scars & burns. many of the assembly members, ludinus especially, are old as hell, and therefore have the symptoms of age. ludinus has a literal cane. a wizard being disabled or having some kind of physical ailment has never stopped them or made them seem weak and a simple scratch that ludinus needs to itch is all it took for fear to come into his eyes when someone noticed! no wonder eagle eyed astrid noticed that. she has watched this man limp across exandria her entire life and never seen it as a weak point. he doesnt see his body growing impossibly old & potentially scars he maintains from the calamity as a problem. somewhere deep down it is his own hunger from the harness and knowing how wrong it is, and being confronted with that, that scares him.
#cr spoilers#critical role#campaign 3#astrid becke#ludinus da'leth#critical role meta#disabled#van speaks
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It's all fun and games talking about your disability and advocating for it until your disability disables you and you start hearing that stupid voice in your head telling you that you're a faker and don't deserve your accommodations
#disabled#disability#chronically ill#chronic illness#chronic pain#fibromyalgia#impostor syndrome#chronic fatigue#fibro problems
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if you use autistic as an insult, call things acoustic as another word for autistic, or anything along those lines, genuinely fuck you. I don’t care if you’re joking or messing around or whatever, as an autistic person I am genuinely so tired of it. It fills me with such rage that people are using a disability and something people genuinely struggle with as an insult or a joke. Especially if you’re allistic/neurotypical. You can’t just fucking say shit like that.
I’m so tired of hearing something that myself and so many others go through be used as a punchline. It’s really not that difficult to not use acoustic or autistic as an insult. It really friggin hurts when you hear someone making fun of something you struggle with and that’s already so unaccepted by society. Please, just stop. It ableist, disrespectful, and a horrible thing to say.
Also, not enough people realize that the r slur is a SLUR. Don’t say it. This is another “especially if you’re allistic/neurotypical” thing. It’s incredibly offensive and can be triggering. Don’t use it unless you’re disabled.
thanks.
#mouse murmurs#disability rights#disabled#actually autistic#autistic things#tw ableism#tw ableist language#disability#autistic experiences#autism#neurodivergent#neurodiversity
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If you live in the UK please respond to the PIP reform proposals that are planning on making it harder for disabled people to live. They want to try and replace money with vouchers and grants, and to make it more difficult for people to claim disability. Please have your say and let them know this attack on disabled people is cruel. You can have your say until 22 July 2024 and you don't need to give any personal details.
Below is what they are proposing to use to take away monthly payments for disabled people. Needless to say, none of these actually work for the cost of living. Page 3 of the questionnaire allows you to comment on these individually!
Catalogue/ shop scheme: in this kind of scheme, there would be an approved list from which disabled people could choose items at reduced or no cost. This would likely work better for equipment and aids rather than for services.
Voucher scheme: in this kind of scheme, disabled people could receive vouchers to contribute towards specific costs. It could work for both equipment/aids and for services.
A receipt-based system: this would involve claimants buying aids, appliances, or services themselves, and then providing proof of their purchase to claim back a contribution towards the cost. This could work in a similar way to Access to Work, which provides grants for equipment, adaptations, and other costs to help disabled people to start and stay in work.
One-off grants: these could contribute towards specific, significant costs such as for home adaptations or expensive equipment. It could involve a person supplying medical evidence of their condition to demonstrate the need for equipment or adaptations.
^ Direct link to the form itself
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something i struggle with a lot is like. the idea that im allowed to rest even when im not in so much pain that i physically have no other option. im allowed to rest even if i can still walk. im allowed to rest even if my pain is not the worst it’s ever been. im allowed to say no to doing things that will make my pain worse, even if i technically Could do those things.
idk it’s just like. i guess i have a hard time with internalizing that i deserve rest and gentleness for Any pain, not just The Worst Pain. there’s not a bar !!! u don’t have to be in This Much Pain to reach a point where u deserve gentleness!!! aaaaaaaaa
#sets a boundary and then The Guilt. but i really really do deserve & need the rest#chronic pain#chronic fatigue#disabled#disability#0
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Hey there, coming out of my unfortunate hiatus for a moment. Because what the fuck?
To say it's ableist to not back an AI, data scraping, writing stealing, app- is absolutely fucking ridiculous. And the statement itself, is ableist.
This app isn't some original godsend, you literally just steal from unwilling writers. Could have done the opposite, could have been reaching out to authors about moving/merging their work onto the app- but no. Instead you expect writers to figure out to message you, and ask NOT to get stolen from. And that's if you even believe that they're the author, or if you even decide to read the damn email.
There are and have been very good tools for disabled people to read and enjoy content, from app overlays and extensions. Because let's be real, the purpose of this app was not for disabled people, you just ran out of excuses. The entire point is the AI and data.
Do not use disabled people to condone your AI bullshit, do not use disabled people to steal the hard work of writers. Do not use disabled people as an excuse for your bullshit.
Writers, authors, poets. You are not ableist for protecting your hard work.
-sincerely a disabled bitch.
#disabled#go fuck yourself#and go fuck your ai project too#fuck lore fm#disabled reader#kero thoughts#support our fanfic writers#fuck ai everything#fuck ai all my homies hate ai#ableist bullshit#ableism#might delete later
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