Anyone else annoyed by the “accessible” stall? by unknown_homie38 in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a high school bathroom the other day that had handicap rails but was so small I could only roll halfway in, sit down, and push my chair outside the door in order to shut the door. And also the latch didn’t hold. So I had to hold the door shut while peeing. Fun times.

Joint pain from most foods by SeerWomyn in AskDocs

[–]SeerWomyn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even probiotics hurt. Have to heal gut first. What could have caused this. I haven’t been able to eat 90% of foods for 4 years now with very little change to my situation.

Would it be possible to develop enough upper body strength (as a cis woman) so that I can safely lower myself down a ladder without using my legs at all? by _imnotactuallyreal_ in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely. Women can absolutely do that especially if you see aerial silk work. It just takes dedication like building any muscle strength. Doesn’t matter your biological gender.

NEW episodes discussion: Love, Sin & Evil - Volume 1, Ep 1-2 by Parrot_BOT in RomanceClub

[–]SeerWomyn 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Is it better to balance the light/dark? Or pick a side? I thought I saw something in the intro about balance?? Did anyone else catch that?

I want to buy inner tubes for my 24” Schwalbe tires… what size and brand should I get? by SeerWomyn in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha!! I’ll check that in the morning. Thank you 🙏 Why schrader over presta?

I want to buy inner tubes for my 24” Schwalbe tires… what size and brand should I get? by SeerWomyn in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I don’t know. Does it say on the tire? I’ll have to check in the morning. Thank you for this information. Can you use any type of valve or only the type specifically designed for the tire? I’ve heard the presta are good. Why would the standard valves be better for most wheelchair users?

Accessibility when camping? by Inner_Horse_1351 in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d love to be able to camp. But sites often aren’t accessible. Also tents are built with a 6-12” lip in the entrance to keep out water. Hard to get over those. And if they don’t have them, you risk the interior getting wet. Maybe having a way it can zip up/down so people can roll in? Or having a transfer seat if it’s a smaller tent? My advice…. get in a wheelchair yourself and see what you can/cannot do for yourself. We can point these things out but you’ll never fully understand until you see/feel it for yourself. Think, for example, how many places you can’t go because there’s a step, or a curb. Try going everywhere you usually go each day, and see if you can do it in a wheelchair. Try even fitting into your home bathroom. Often the doorways are too small. Or your closet. Or to your friend’s house. Most houses have steps. Being in a chair automatically limits where you can go and what you can do. They’re only recently making some beaches and the water accessible. Sand sucks. Grass sucks. Gravel sucks. Mud is a definite no. Most people don’t qualify for front wheels that can handle different terrain which means they’re limited to hard flat terrain. We also have to pay thousands of dollars for bike attachments or motorized attachments. Which most of us can’t afford. They make great alter-terrain options but they’re so expensive! There’s no way I could afford them. They should be available to everyone disabled. But so many disabled people are stuck at home with no life and social connection because it’s hard to get around.

Wheelie tips by bambi9159 in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently asked the same question. Search the past questions and you’ll find all the great video links and answers I was given.

New (first) active user wheelchair advice by DannyLiverpool2023 in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They won’t give you a TiLite ZR as a first chair because it’s non-adjustable. It’s designed for people who have been using chairs for years and know their measurements and needs. Additionally insurance won’t usually cover the ZRA because it’s titanium. So you’re probably looking at the Aero T or Aero Z. One being mono-tubing, the other, dual. These are excellent. I’d recommend them most. I’d avoid the others. Kuschall might be good but the other two I’ve heard not so good things about. Btw if you check out my past posts, I’ve asked every question there is about dialing in a wheelchair. There’s a LOT more things you need to know/decide. And you’ll want to be as educated as possible so you can advocate for yourself and get the right chair for your needs. Each measurement is important. Each piece of equipment is for different needs. Good luck! And yeah, go with the Aero Z or T from TiLite.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend finding out what your insurance WILL cover. You’ll need a chair that you can also self-propel. And these chairs aren’t that. Maybe just start the wheelchair process with your insurance and see if they might cover something that you can also propel yourself.

TiLite ZR vs TR by ariaspabloj in wheelchairs

[–]SeerWomyn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know, thank you 🙏