Living With Disability

Some things are of benefit to everybody and a cookbook page...

Some things are of benefit to everybody and a cookbook page holder is one of these items. A product which can be used to ensure that you can stay on the right page of your book and give your hands and arms a rest. It's even more useful if you live with a disability which results in weak grip or difficult manipulating small things due to a motor skills problem.

It is weighty and stylish design and can be used for any book, not just in the kitchen

To read more please click the link below:

http://livingwithdisability.info/page-holders/

I recently reblogged the active 'New York...

I recently reblogged the active 'New York Handicapped' symbol

but as trabasaxon Hannah Ensor points out in her recent blog she has been promoting a positive UK design for a while now.

She says that the new one is a bit too sporty and that her one promotes a more positive message. I agree!

Can you imagine this flying at you?

Can you imagine this flying at you?

When you're dressing yourself, one particular complication can...

When you're dressing yourself, one particular complication can be fasteners. Whether you have poor manual dexterity or the use of only one hand, it can be virtually impossible, for instance, to fasten the buckles on your belts. Or you might be able to manage the buckle with a struggle, but then have problems if you have to rush to the toilet.

A good low cost solution are Easy Belts http://easybelts.co.uk/

To read more please click the link below:

http://livingwithdisability.info/easy-belts-velcro-fastening/

New infographic from Scope Charity aimed at influencing the...

New infographic from Scope Charity aimed at influencing the Governments spending review.

More info here http://www.scope.org.uk/campaigns/social-care-and-support/other-care-crisis

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Another awesome idea from @Stickmancrips Door sticker :...

Another awesome idea from @Stickmancrips

Door sticker : "Attention: Uncooperative body. Please allow extra time for door opening duties."

Here is where you can get it http://stickmancommunications.co.uk/epages/747384.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=%2FShops%2F747384%2FProducts%2FCS010CL

THINGS FIRED AT IDS's BALLS: No. 1. Nest of Angry Bees via...

THINGS FIRED AT IDS's BALLS: No. 1. Nest of Angry Bees via @dochackenbush

Comment:

IDS is Iain Duncan Smith, an unpopular politician in charge of 'welfare reform' (cuts) in the UK. This weekend he said in an interview that money (housing benefit) currently given to people under 25 to help pay for rent, should be completely cut to fund extra police and for increased military spending. This would leave thousands of young people homeless.

He said all young people in low paid work or unemployed should return to live with parents. Of course, that is not an option for many people. Particularly people from care homes, poorer backgrounds who do not have homes with the space, divorced families, or people whose parents do not approve of their lifestyles for whatever reason.

futuramb: Brainwave-controlled cat ears for humans created by...

futuramb:

Brainwave-controlled cat ears for humans created by Japanese Neurowear (Wired UK) Reading brainwaves are becoming cheaper and cheaper and seems to be open for more playful and creative applications. E g why not using the brain for typing your pin code in the shop or when opening a door when having your hands full?

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Serious question

casketscratcher: For any followers with invisible disabilities, how do you answer the inevitable...

ianthe: http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2013/05/revamped-ha...

ianthe:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2013/05/revamped-handicapped-icons-coming-to-new-york-city.html

wheelchairproblems: Being the only one sitting during standing...

wheelchairproblems:

Being the only one sitting during standing ovations.

spraycanme: Just cus my feet don't always work doesn't mean I...

spraycanme:

Just cus my feet don't always work doesn't mean I can't fly. #disability #ltdf #livingthedream #shaunwhiteshoes #shaunwhite #swings #imflying #defyinggravity

starvingstarling: Anyone know links to articles/entries of some sort that talk about writing a...

starvingstarling: Anyone know links to articles/entries of some sort that talk about writing a...

Please sign this petition!

Please sign this petition!: nikkitrash-talking: I would really appreciate it if my followers could...

potsgirl: Omg I do this

potsgirl:

Omg I do this

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Tourettes Awareness Month: watch this interview with the awesome...

Tourettes Awareness Month: watch this interview with the awesome Jess Thom, also know as Tourettes Hero lots of info and a positive message.

http://www.touretteshero.com/

We did a post about weighted blankets that Jess mentioned, there is also info about the idea of using a wrist strap for a phone when having involuntary tics and details of Jess' book "Welcome to Biscuit Land":

Please click below

http://livingwithdisability.info/wrist-straps/

help me out internet (tw: violence)

roaringup: I have no idea how to find non-ableist, non-horrible resources (or even people to talk...