I am disabled. I’m not Lazy; I’m Sick. I never understood how inaccessible and ableist the word is until I got sick, couldn’t stand up to take showers, lost the ability to a walk, needed a handicap placard, asked for a mobility aid, needed extra acco...
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Clothing
Bathroom Aids
Mobility Aids
Other
Clothing
Port Access shirt
T-shirt for Port and Catheter Access
There are several port shirts to choose from on Etsy! This is just one example :)
Vanilla/Vintage Black Stripe Adult Chemo Chest Port Zip Access Long-Sleeve Tee Shirt
My grandmother was bedridden and on a ventilator for six years. We had several tools to help, including different clothing for her: pretty hospital gowns, bedridden pants, washable chux pads, sheep skin pads, air mattress to help prevent bed soars, m...
Adaptive Clothing to Help Caregivers Dress Loved Ones - AARP
Bathroom Aids
I use a shower chair
Walgreens Bath Bench with Microban
They also make them with arms!
Walgreens Raised Locking Toilet Seat
Removable shower head is essential for using a shower chair!
Mainstays 5-Setting Hand Held Shower Head, Chrome
Potty chair
Drive Medical Folding Steel Bedside Commode
Makes entering and exiting the bathtub/shower safe
Drive Medical Tub Transfer Bench, Height Adj.
Grab bars help make bathrooms and showers more safe and accessible
Grab Bar Installation For An Accessible Bathroom
Anti-slip bath mat
Walgreens Bath Mat Clear
Shower chair cushion! The chair is too hard on the butt without it.
Anycosy Slip-Resistant 3D Foam Bathtub Seat Cushion (Blue, Medium)
Mobility Aids
NSM was recommended to me by my insurance company
NSM — National Seating & Mobility
I have a walker rollator also!
What Is A Rollator: Ultimate Rollator Walker Guide
Lift chairs allow for getting in and out of a recliner safely while still proving comfort that everyone deserves to access.
Lift Chairs | NSM — National Seating & Mobility
Using a cane!
Walking Cane Mistakes and How To Walk Correctly
This is an aid to help get out of bed. I also recommend silk/satin pajamas to help as well.
Vaunn Adjustable Bed Assist Rail Handle
Ride the cart at the grocery store if it will help you! Nobody is going to care. I struggled with this and I suffered more because of it. Just ride the damn cart!!
Motorized Carts - R.W. Rogers Company
Helpful to stabilize the ankle joints if you have hEDS.
Adjustable Breathable Ankle Support Brace
Other
Information and how to obtain
Ohio-Disability License Plates and Placards
Reacher tool
REWKCY 32" Grabber Reacher Tool, 2-Pack
Cure Ableism!
Cure Ableism Shirt - Autism Acceptance & Disability Pride Month - Neurodiversity Support - Gift for Autism Mom or Dad - Invisible Illness
Disability rights are human rights!
Inclusive Shirt, Disability Rights are Human Rights Shirt, hidden disability,invisible illness, disabled not bad word,disabled pride shirts
Hospital bedside table
Vaunn Adjustable Overbed Table with Wheels
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