I'm looking for some queer clothing swaps. I literally don't have any social media (nor do I want social media) so I have no idea where to look or what to Google(usually when I remember to look it up the event has passed). If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
This happened at Lab Corp.I use AAC (Proloquo4Text and a Bluetooth speaker--on a Sunflower Hidden Disability lanyard). Sidebar : the lanyard is one of the most poor quality things I've bought.
Anyway. I also have BRIGHT tie dye smiley face sticker on my phone that I had specially commissioned from Etsy because I wanted something that would fit on my Pop Socket.
This woman: "If you're busy I can help the other person in line."
I pointed to the sticker. "I can't read that."
I shoved it around the barrier so she could.
"AAC device, this is my voice...?"
Finally I typed (hurriedly because she was still apparently in a hurry even though she's been shooting the shit with her colleague while I've been waiting 45 minutes)"You were supposed to use my preferred name."
"There was no preferred name on there."
I put a preferred name on the form when I made the appointment but apparently when you scan your ID at their kiosk it overrides it?
How do I make it more obvious that I use AAC to communicate other than typing out my first messege in advance every damn time?
Also does anyone know what's the deal with the preferred name thing?
I'm considering buying a big yellow key chain for under the lanyard and on my rainproof case that basically says the same thing as my sticker. But I'd rather not.
As far as I know I'm the only adult in the (city) area that uses AAC but so far I've done everything but buy a bright yellow key chain that screams "I'm different."
I have multiple chronic conditions. The main one, Cystinosis, has resulted in my having to now (this is a new development) use AAC. I'm on SSI.
I used to go to bars, single mixers...but I don't think it's conducive to an AAC user. What do I even do now to meet people? I'm in a bunch of local Bumble BFF group but most of the events take place in a bar or club. Never mind flirting...
What do I even do? I only have one friend in this city and I'm mostly a homebody now and I'm trying to find way to meet people online but I can only use an iPhone. No computer. So the only thing I can really do is Discord and Sky: Children of the Light.
I'm so lonely. I can't even diamond paint anymore because of my shoulder (muscle wasting) and that was one of my favorite pastimes.