Tag: hemiplegia

When You Hate the Marketing for an Assistive Device that Might Actually Be Useful, a Sort of Review

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If you watch ads for electronic walking aids like the Bioness L300 or the Walkaide, you will come away with two distinct impressions. First that being disabled is the worst thing to ever happen to anyone and must be negated regardless of the cost. Secondly that the advertised product is a magic bullet that will … Continue reading When You Hate the Marketing for an Assistive Device that Might Actually Be Useful, a Sort of Review

The Joy of Shoes that Fit: Fashion and Disability

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I have never owned a pair of truly pretty shoes. All of my shoe purchases are generally based on whether the shoe works with my various orthotics or if I'm going for a dressier shoe (because I have yet to find a pretty shoe that works with even the least invasive orthotic) will they stay … Continue reading The Joy of Shoes that Fit: Fashion and Disability

Fashion and Disability: Why are Adapted Bras so Hideous?

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My relationship to fashion is a rocky one. Mostly due being autistic. As a kid I was extremely sensitive to the texture of clothing. If I wore something that was even slightly uncomfortable, I would get so stressed out that I felt like I was physically turning inside out. Consequently, buying me clothes was a … Continue reading Fashion and Disability: Why are Adapted Bras so Hideous?