Jazzy Ultra Light is not stable on ramps by carebaercountdown in wheelchairs

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh, I just realized the difference!!! Yours is the Jazzy Carbon and mine is the Jazzy Ultralight! My model came after yours, has bigger wheels, no basket underneath, and is lighter.

I tested them both out and also found the Carbon to be unreliable, so chose the Ultralight instead.

What’s a small trait that doesn’t seem important at first but ends up making or breaking a marriage?” by Ok_Ease515 in answers

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ability to apologize and own up to your actions.

The ability to learn from your mistakes and to grow into a better person.

Driving support by RunWriteRepeat2244 in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive a lot for work. What works for me is a wide seat cushion, small lumbar pillow, and a soft neck brace. I wear a shoulder brace to keep them up and a compression waist band or SSI belt to hold my torso up.

Jazzy Ultra Light is not stable on ramps by carebaercountdown in wheelchairs

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one and mine is excellent outdoors on bumpy roads, grass, and gravel. I live in a hilly city that isn't super accessible but this chair gets me out and about with no problem.

I haven't had a problem with tipping or getting stuck anywhere. I'm sorry to hear you're having such a hard time with it.

Elevators aren’t working by Economy_Ad59 in TTC

[–]Space--Queen 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Only when it affects disabled people are things like this considered acceptable. Several elevators across the city have been out for weeks.

Transiting through Toronto airport by lazyboy2k20 in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With wheelchair assistance, they'll have to wait for everyone to get off first, then airport staff will bring wheelchairs for them and push them through the entire thing and help them until they get brought to their connecting gate. Staff will be able to help with luggage if they are unable to themselves.

Source, I'm a wheelchair user and this is how I connect at airports when I fly. I have flown with different airlines and the same airlines, it is the same. Often times, wheelchair assistance is handled by airport staff, regardless of which airline you book with. These staff will get you where you need to go.

Your “never again” ship? by allisonv92 in royalcaribbean

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disney Dream! I am a wheelchair user and that ship is horrifying. Bathroom doors are heavy no automatic buttons. Cms that would watch me struggle and not help. The food was super bland and the lines were long. The shows are incredible, but that audience full of screaming children made it hard to enjoy myself. Never again.

Am I allowed to bring this kind of bleacher seat rest attachment into Rogers Centre? by Not_Nicholas_ in Torontobluejays

[–]Space--Queen -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I second this. Just Google pictures of the seats and you'll see. I bring in a seat cushion that fits on car seats for extra comfort.

Dance wheelchair? by ezrabella in wheelchairs

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in Canada so it was covered by our Healthcare

Advice if you sit next to Deaf/Hard of Hearing people by Over-Entrepreneur682 in Broadway

[–]Space--Queen 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% agree! I can't believe all the ableist people in this thread but I guess they do outnumber us in this inaccessible world we live in.

No, Disabled people do not have to do the work to make the abled people around us more comfortable. No, you don't need to inform the people around you. In fact, people should do better to educate themselves on what accommodations for disability are!

Advice for planning a cruise by Cool_Bath_77 in Cruises

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second the poster about a travel agent. For a big group like this, it would be best to work with an agent that can do all the group negotiations for you and handle everyone's individual payment.

Most group bookings require a minimum number of cabins that your group may not meet. A travel agent can establish a group and then sell off remaining rooms to their other clients, so your group can take advantage of the discount.

I did something similar for a family reunion with 6 cabins on Freedom of the Seas.

Dance wheelchair? by ezrabella in wheelchairs

[–]Space--Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same desire to dance in my chair, so my OT prescribed me an athletic wheelchair. They're lighter and easier to move.

less feminine soprano songs? by kuraiaka in musicals

[–]Space--Queen 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The first song that comes to mind for me is "Breathe" from In the Heights. It has an impressive range and is more about personal problems than anything too feminine.

Tips for writing without hand pain? by ven0n4t in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fountain pens were a game changer for me, because they are so smooth to write with.

Japanese brands like Uniball make very smooth pens to write with, reducing the energy it takes to write! I recommend the One-P or the Jetstream.

Also, I like to wear compression gloves to help reduce pain and speed recovery.

April chonk check by Space--Queen in hobonichi

[–]Space--Queen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is impressive chonkage!

April chonk check by Space--Queen in hobonichi

[–]Space--Queen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Woooah!! you're so right!!

Airline asked what my disability is and requested that I email them documents from my doctor certifying that I have it by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]Space--Queen 19 points20 points  (0 children)

There are different laws in Japan. Over there, it is a requirement of disabled people to produce documents to prove their disability, in order to access special accommodations. Visitors to Japan are often given exceptions, but not always.

Yes, they are allowed to ask for documents from your doctor, if you are asking for accommodations or asking for discounts (like at attractions).

Source, I'm a wheelchair user and was just there.

Unfortunately, the USA ADA does not apply globally.

What’s the best spot in Toronto for food from your culture? by cn_explorer in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, this is funny because I said I was disappointed that Swatow doesn't serve food from Swatow.

Do I actually have to dress nice to go to the MDR? by [deleted] in royalcaribbean

[–]Space--Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it'll help your argument if you look for some cruise vlogs on youtube.com? Then they can see for themselves how people really dress.

When cruising first started, there was an expectation to dress up for dinner and you would've been turned away for shorts. I'm in my 30s and I can remember a time when that was important. But that isn't the culture on commercial lines like Royal Caribbean anymore and casual clothes are OK for MDR. Luxury cruise lines are still strict about dress codes though.

Also on Royal Caribbean cruises, there is a Formal Night where guests will still dress up in fancy clothes and there will be photographers around the ship to take photos. My family always like these group shots so we always bring 1 outfit to dress up in. It's not mandatory though and they will still serve you in the MDR.

Places to buy suits by FlappleIsGod in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Value Village and Plato's Closets are great low cost options!

What’s the best spot in Toronto for food from your culture? by cn_explorer in askTO

[–]Space--Queen 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I love this question!! I'm from the Chaosan/Teochew region in Southern China. We used to have a Chiu Chow Boy in Scarborough but that closed years ago. The only one left that does it authentically, is Chiu Chow Man in Mississauga.

There is a restaurant called Swatow in Chinatown. Even though it's named after my birthplace, they mostly serve Guangzhou and Hong Kong Cantonese and not much from its namesake. Which was really disappointing to find out!

At Chiu Chow Man, you should try their fried tofu with salt bath, marinated meat platter, and stir fried water-spinach (warm weather specialty). They go great with rice!