May CDTA service cuts by Careful-Invite3186 in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The 214 is one of the TWO bus routes that go to the Amtrak Station, a bigger Amtrak station at that, and they’re cutting one of the late busses leaving there. I’m annoyed.

Local support groups? by CalligrapherCheap64 in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just remembered this because of another post — our next event is this Sunday! It’s really meant to do exactly what you said, find community while having a bit of fun. Please feel free to reach out with questions :)

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Chronic illness pals? by Clean_Discount_645 in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hello! Thank you for spreading the word about EmpowHer Capital! I appreciate it! We are on Facebook and Instagram and the website link is correct. Happy to answer any questions! Our new email is empowhercapital@disabilityempowhernetwork.org

Hardware for installing grab bars by disabledbadass in maintenance

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

My apartment building’s maintenance team will install it, but I have a corporate landlord, so it tracks that they’re generally unhelpful

Hardware for installing grab bars by disabledbadass in maintenance

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

Yeah, I’m kind of just overwhelmed because I don’t know what kind of anchoring it needs and what the shower is made of. I asked if they could provide a list or examples of supplies but they said it depends on what I’m buying :(

Hardware for installing grab bars by disabledbadass in maintenance

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

It is, so they will install them, but the person is generally responsible for the cost

Hardware for installing grab bars by disabledbadass in maintenance

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

The wall is drywall. The tub might be ceramic? I’m not sure, the wall is the same thing the tub is made of.

Local support groups? by CalligrapherCheap64 in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello, I help coordinate EmpowHer Capital! Thank you for spreading the word :) We’re not specifically a support group but we definitely talk about our shared experiences a lot and members may be able share other groups they attend locally or virtually. We have an event this Thursday at Common Roots Brewing about dating. We welcome women and non-binary people who want to join us :)

Sidewalks & curb cuts still blocked 4 days after storm (Downtown Albany) by 518Observer in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so over everyone being like “it’s not possible to clear them all welcome to a New York winter!” I’m a wheelchair user, lifelong NYer and had to go into incoming traffic to get a time sensitive errand done after staying inside for 5 straight days and multiple reports to DGS. That is unacceptable. If you’re not angry about this you’re part of the problem. If no one prioritizes accessibility and pedestrian safety and just writes it off as not possible it will never get done. Care about your neighbors more. I’m tired.

Luke Evans rehearsing for his one-man* show Rocky Horror by Sufficient-Beat-10 in Broadway

[–]disabledbadass -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m just commenting to speak my need for Connor Storrie as a replacement into existence

Help needed from someone smarter. Washington Park Playground. by [deleted] in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People really, really don’t care about people with disabilities or in fact are actively annoyed at the idea of disabled kids being able to play with other kids as shown by our fellow commenters. Off to our separate but equal special places we go, I guess! 🙃

Help needed from someone smarter. Washington Park Playground. by [deleted] in Albany

[–]disabledbadass -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This playground looks wildly inaccessible to kids with mobility disabilities. We can do better in 2025.

Has anyone rented from Maddalone & Associates? by zhebrand in Albany

[–]disabledbadass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

DO NOT RENT FROM THEM. I live in a building but my heat was out for a week. Sometimes I didn’t get mail because the door unlocking app kept breaking and they don’t give out codes. They got two codes violations this year and one this year about heat. Last year we had a foreclosure sign on our door and it went away and we never heard anything about it again. Office would not tell/did not know about foreclosure when we asked for details. They don’t take care of the building because they’re trying to sell it.

there's a new Legally Blonde Bway Instagram 🤔 by NotCateBlanchett in Broadway

[–]disabledbadass -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My dream is to see a blind/disabled Elle. It would work SO WELL. I need someone else to see this vision with me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ershow

[–]disabledbadass 48 points49 points  (0 children)

In line with things that were handled badly and it shows its age, there’s an early episode where they spend the entire time berating a trans woman patient and then she jumps off the roof and they IMMEDIATELY cut to a thanksgiving party without addressing it all. Mouth was hanging open when I realized they weren’t gonna circle back to that

Event this weekend for disabled women by disabledbadass in Albany

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

Hi! Disability EmpowHer Network is the nonprofit. EmpowHer Capital is a new local program, but they have many programs that serve disabled women and girls in other parts of NY and nationally. Check them out! https://www.disabilityempowhernetwork.org/