Limited mobility | Unlimited stories: How my friends and family show me they understand my limitations
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Having worked with differently abled people for many years I too view the environment around me with an eye for accessibility.
On one extended trip to Europe was littered with situations where having limited mobility was an exercise in problem solving and patience. Looking back on it we have quite a few “funny” stories in an “I can’t believe that actually happend” kind of way.
I totally understand your plight and I also know you are all the more stronger and awesome for it.
XXXOOO
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Ah, where in the world are you? I often feel like Europe is not doing well on the accessibility scale, but I'm curious to hear where your experiences are based on :D
Thanks for these words, they mean a lot to me! :-)
I'm in the US and due to the ADA LAWS (Americans with Disabilities Act) a lot of those types of accessibility problems are addressed.
I won't say it's perfect by any means and there is still a long way to go but at least there are laws I place to help the process along.
In Europe traveling by plane was incredibly weird when travelling with someone with an electric scooter for mobility. Not to mention the lack of ramps and such.
What are the laws like there?
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Sorry to hear about your limited mobility. I had an interesting story about this, so in my cooking videos at least for the past few years I am always sitting down. I have had some people comment on YouTube, "Who cooks sitting down?..." Then one time I got a comment from someone thanking me so much that I do cook sitting down, because it gave that person hope. You see that viewer happens to be wheelchair bound. And they were like wow if Matt can cook sitting down than I can too. I only actually do it because my kitchen is too small and I can't get the right angles that I want with my camera. But I am so glad it helped at least that one person. :) I think people need to learn not to judge others. haha It would help the world out so much!
Hahaha, your story makes me laugh! People are so funny, if you don't do it like they are used to they have all kinds of conclusions, questions, ideas... It's kind of AWESOME you as an 'abled' person were able to get less abled people to cook, just by that 'I want my cooking to look good on camera' decision :') Thanks for sharing this! Makes me smile still.
hahaha well you are very welcome! :) Yeah people are funny sometimes, especially on YouTube! haha
You are a warrior :)
All the proves in this life can be solved with the power of the mind ;)
If you wanna read (an old motivational post & very short that I wrote in spanish but later I translate into english) its about my life and the hard life that I had, here its the link:
https://steemit.com/english/@nahupuku/i-will-tell-you-my-story-of-why-i-decided-to-training-into-a-gym
Blessings ;)
Thanks for sharing @nahupuku! I appreciate your story <3
I have a good friend that has a disabled plate on his motorcycle. I have heard asshats doubt that can be possible. Makes me hopping mad. He is a genuine war hero, and though he doesn't 'look' disabled, but certainly is.
I'm glad you have friends that think of you and stand up for you. You've earned it.
People can be SO SO judgemental! As if a disabled person can't do something cool as driving a motorcycle. At least, that's what I suspect people think. Sorry to hear your friend has to go through that, especially from people he fought for.
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My challenges are not easy to hide! I can no longer walk at all. I have MS and it limits so many of the things I once loved doing, and now I travel through the photos people share and enjoy a social life here! Thanks goodness for Steem!
Yes, it's hard to have to let go of the things you love(d) doing. I've had to say goodbye to quite a few too. The 'hiding part' for me is emotionally challenging, on the one hand I would LOVE more support from people, they will without a word stand up for someone who looks sick but look angry at me when I ask for it :-) I'm not saying the 'not hiding' part is easier. It both has its challenges. MS is a rough one - I'm so glad you've found Steem too! On my 'spoonie days' I'm thankful for the communities I've found here as well <3
I'm so glad you've got your friends, your partner and your family who give you support. Think ahead for you and lend a helping hand. Often enough I see people wrestling with disability's and get no support at all.
That's absolutely true - I am very lucky to have people surrounding me trying to understand and learn and help in the right ways... They really take some of the load way for me :-)
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