r/AccessibleAnarchy

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A tumblr post and a self-reply by the user crippled-peeper. The person has a sunflower as a profile picture. The text of the first post says "“what’s it like being disabled in the USA?” I once told someone my mom died of Covid and they replied “can we not talk about politics right now?”". The text of the second post says "no “sorry for your loss”, no “wow you’re only 26 and your mom died”, no “wow that’s terrible”

The second post says: "just “stop making me uncomfy by mentioning your mom dying because I don’t believe the disease that killed her actually exists”"."

A tumblr post and two replies. The first tumblr post is by just-shower-thoughts and says ""An electric toothbrush and an escalator are two things that can stop working and still accomplish their original goal."

the next is by "randomSlasher" and says "Ah, wonderful! This post can help me illustrate something I’ve been trying to articulate for awhile: the concept of benign or unintentional abelism.

Escalators and electric toothbrushes are perfect examples of things that many able-bodied people assume exist for their own convenience, and this post is a perfect example of that unconscious assumption.

An escalator that has broken down is still perfectly functional, right?

Well, sure–if you could have used the stairs to begin with.

But for people like me, for whom the escalator was not a convenience but a mobility device, a broken down escalator is not functional.

An electric toothbrush might seem like something that could be just as easily used turned off as turned on, but for someone with Parkinson’s, or any other number of nerve, coordination, or grip issues, the function of the electric toothbrush is a necessary feature, and without it, the task at hand becomes far more arduous (or even impossible).

I’m not angry or trying to point out why this post is “bad” or “wrong”–I’m simply trying to point out that people who assume every time or energy-saving invention was created as a means to help able-bodied people be lazier should consider re-examining those assumptions. It might help you become more compassionate toward your disabled friends and family, or at least more aware of the struggles we face daily.

I’ve had plenty of folks ask for examples of abelism and I am terrible at coming up with them on the spot, so here you go. This is a great one: assuming every modern convenience is only a convenience for everyone, when for some, it is, in fact, a necessity. "

The last is by "adasWordLace" and says "When I heard that this is why all those infomercials show “impossibly clumsy able-bodied people” - that these random convenience devices are really made more for people with troubles like randomSlasher describes, and it’s just able-bodied actors trying to act those mobility issues out - I kinda had to stop making fun of those clips."

Alt text: a comic in four panels. The scene is blue on the left, and red on the right, in the middle, there is a white line. In the first panel, there is a white colored human overlayed with the text "LGBT youths", saying "Mom, dad, I'm gay." in a speech bubble above their head. In the second panel, a blue colored human on the blue side of the panel with a text overlay of "Unsupportive Parents" shoves the white human over to the red side. In the third panel, the white colored human is caught by a red colored human with a gay flag overlayed on the head, who says "Don't worry, we support you." The white colored person responds "Thanks." There is another red colored human nearby with a trans flag overlayed on their head. In the fourth panel, the blue colored person is leaning over the white line with a speech bubble that says (all caps) "Stop grooming my child!"

Twitter post from the user @sikeemay, dated January 25, 2022, at 10:12 AM. The text reads: 'Land ownership is the original NFT. Oh, you "own" this piece of ground? Because it says so on that piece of paper? Even though I can just walk right on it?'

A tumblr post by sudscrub that reads "I need you guys to stop forgetting that neurodivergent people can still be ableist. If someone is autistic and says that all people with NPD are monsters and evil, they are being ableist. If someone with adhd says that someone doesn't really need their cane and is just lazy, they are being ableist. If someone with OCD calls someone else 'psychopathic' and 'psychotic' they are being ableist. You can't hide behind your neurodivergence does not cancel our ableism."

An image of two tumblr posts by the same person. They have the profile picture of some kind of animal and it appears to have the non-binary flag next to it. The username is Androdragynous.

The first post says "I'm a disability advocate (I think you should be disabled)".

The next says "really though a lot of people put themselves through a lot of pain or inconvenience because they have decided they aren't Bad Enough to need help with something and it sucks. so I truly do want to encourage identifying as disabled. you can get a cane if you think you'd only use it on the really bad days or if the deciding factor is that it's your favorite color or if you think maybe it would make one single task a little easier. you can use a screen reader if it's more convenient to hear text spoken to you rather than reading it. you can get cut-proof gloves, or a chopping gizmo, or pre-cut ingredients if it would make you feel safer when cooking because you're a little clumsy. you can use a wheelchair if it would just make you less tired.

as someone who struggled (and struggles) with feeling Bad Enough to justify the tools I need: it's okay if you don't think you need them. A want is enough. A passing "oh, that would be useful" is enough, especially if it keeps happening. you're allowed to want things to be easier and you are allowed to make them easier. I love you."

A picture of graffiti on a cable box that reads "OH NO! Your upper class neighbourhood has writing on it" with sad face

hi, my name is nana. i'm 25, disabled, and a trans man from indonesia.

i initially escaped to malaysia hoping to access a UNHCR resettlement pathway, but after exhausting every option, i was forced to return to my abusive home in indonesia.

this was never what i wanted, but it is currently the only way for me to reduce living costs (simply by not paying rent), save money, continue fundraising, and work toward permanently relocating to a safer country in the future.

as a fellow comrade, please consider donating and sharing this post.

donation link:

https://ko-fi.com/andy\_aeternum

more about my situation:

https://www.instagram.com/andy\_aeternum?igsh=b3pjazI0aWZtOW1l (check my reels)

other ways you can help without donating money:

• volunteer to actively fundraise for my cause on your own social media

• volunteer to contact anyone you think may be able to help by sharing my fundraiser, providing financial assistance, or helping me relocate to australia, canada or scandinavian countries, especially through humanitarian pathways

• volunteer to offer consistent emotional support

A graphic by climate central titled the "climate shift index" saying it is using NOAA GPS forecasts of minimum temperature for july 2 2026. The graphic contains an image of the north eastern US and some of canada and has a color coded bar ranging from -5 to 5. The color representing 5 covers most of the US shown, with some pockets with the colors corresponding to 1 to 3. https://csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shift-index

We are writing to you as part of the LGBTQIA+ refugee community living inside Gorom Refugee Camp in South Sudan. We are reaching out to the global queer family and allies because one of our own is in critical danger, and we have no way to save her on our own. The person you see is our transgender sister who fled to this camp seeking safety, only to face a new fight for her survival.  

Living in Gorom Camp is an everyday battle, especially for transgender and queer refugees. On top of the harsh, crowded conditions, we face severe discrimination, daily homophobic attacks, and constant threats to our safety. Recent massive international aid cuts have made a terrible situation catastrophic. Food rations have dropped, and the camp’s tiny medical clinic already stripped of basic supplies cannot handle complex emergencies. As LGBTQIA refugees, we are blocked from working and have no source of income. We cannot rely on local systems or help ourselves financially, we are entirely dependent on humanitarian aid and outside donations to survive.  

Our sister fell severely ill with a dangerous combination of typhoid and malaria. Because of the aid shortages, the camp clinic lacked the medication and equipment to treat her. As her body began to fail, she had to be evacuated to a larger hospital outside the camp for emergency stabilization. While she is currently on an IV and vital monitors, we have a massive hospital bill that we have absolutely no way to pay.  

This Pride Month, we are calling on the global LGBTQIA+ community to stand with us in real solidarity. We urgently need to raise funds to clear her medical bill and secure her ongoing treatment. No amount is too small, and every single euro goes directly toward keeping our sister alive.
Beyond financial help, we are desperately asking for your advocacy. Please use your voice to speak up about the forgotten queer refugees in Gorom Camp. Share our stories, pressure international human rights organizations, and help us advocate for emergency relocation and resettlement to safer countries where we can live without fear of violence and starvation.  

How you can support us today:
 Donate: Help us clear this emergency hospital bill and obtain basic needs by contributing directly to our fundraiser. ⬇️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️
https://4fund.com/sd9trv

 Advocate & Share: Post this to your networks, alert human rights groups, and amplify our call for safety.  
Thank you for standing with us when we have nowhere else to turn.

A comic consisting of a title, and two panels of a white person with long brown hair, a grey shirt, a purple jacket, and grey shorts talking. Presenting fem I believe

The title says "Saying you wouldn't date a trans person makes you a transphobe."

The first panel is titled "What it means:" with the person saying "Trans people have all types of bodies and genetalia. It's not a preference, it's stigmatisation and stereotyping."

The second panel is titled: "What it doesn't mean:" with her saying "Date a trans person this instant, bigot!"

There is an atline that says sophie labelle

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A tumblr post by that-eds-life that reads "I don't see you as disabled! My dude... My man... That's not a compliment.." and a response from theChronicChillPill "I'll erase your identity and your struggle! I'm so great!"

A 4 panel cartoon of a person with 4 different types of plant growing on their head: 1) if you're not an early bloomer 2) or a later bloomer, 3) you're probably some kind of super cool fern, 4) or an incredibly fascinating species of moss.

A tumblr post with a picture of a woman in a tan skirt suit holding a roll of tape standing over a child on their knees with tape over their mouth she says "they're speechless the poor things" while patting the child's head as the child looks scared and waves their hands under this a user sunnidazed replies with "the amazing disability activist Amy Sequenzia has said on her FB that she wants this to go viral. If you see it please please share it." Autistic-females responds "It's sad to see this but it has to be shared for so many reasons."

An image of two tumblr posts. The first is by "inkSkinned" and says "if you take medication for that, you'll be taking medication all your life!!" yeah, and?? bug I already put on my glasses every morning. It's like a condition of mine, not a side hobby I'm pursuing irresponsibly." The next is by "lady-harrowHark" and says "and the thrilling sequel: "taking meds for that is the easy way out!" right you are my dude, I'm a huge fan of not making things harder than they have to be"

alt-text: An image with text. The text says "'but that's just lazy' no, it's accessible. and is by @disabled.Daisy Between the sentences are drawn images of fresh fruit in a styrofoam package, grated cheese in a plastic bag, and vegetables in a plastic bag.

hi, my name is nana. i'm 25, disabled, and a trans man from indonesia.

i escaped an abusive home in indonesia and came to malaysia alone after a trans organization suggested there was a possible resettlement pathway through UNHCR. unfortunately, this organization bailed on me.

during my time in malaysia, i contacted countless organizations, activists, journalists, and UNHCR. despite everything i went through, i was unable to find any tangible long-term support.

after exhausting every realistic option i could think of, i made the painful decision to return to my abusive home in indonesia. this was never what i wanted, but it is currently the most realistic way for me to reduce living costs (simply by not paying rent), save money, continue fundraising, and work toward permanently relocating to a safer country in the future.

as a fellow comrade, please consider donating or sharing this post. even a like, comment, or share helps more people find my story, and i genuinely appreciate every bit of support.

donation link:

https://ko-fi.com/andy\_aeternum

more about my situation:

https://www.instagram.com/andy\_aeternum?igsh=b3pjazI0aWZtOW1l (check my reels)

other ways you can help without donating money:

• volunteer to actively fundraise for my cause on your own social media

• volunteer to contact anyone you think may be able to help by sharing my fundraiser, providing financial assistance, or helping me relocate to australia, canada or scandinavian countries, especially through humanitarian pathways

• volunteer to offer consistent emotional support