Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
Skip to main navigation | Skip to content
by Sean - 26 October 2008
I have changed more tyres on bicycles and wheelchairs than I care to (or can) remember over the last three decades. It certainly is not a complicated process. But one can run into problems when doing even the simplest task that has been done many a time before. This post discusses some of the issues I bumped into when I attempted to change my tyres.
BIID, arthritis, wheels and tyres continues »
by Chloe - 25 October 2008
Leg braces were usually referred to as "calipers" when I was growing up in England. "Calipers" was the first word I learned to say. Oh alright, I’m just kidding, but I was pretty familiar with them at an early age.
You Like Tomato continues »
by Sean - 24 October 2008
I was short of ideas on what to write today. I have a few ideas lined up, but didn’t feel up to writing them. I asked Claire what she’d suggest as a topic. She said "People who have loads to say but never write". As she hasn’t been writing much lately, I asked her if she woudln’t feel guilty about such a topic. She said "yes, but I can live". And so, I would like to discuss this very topic. People, don’t shrug it off! Heed the call to participate…
Loads to say, but staying mum continues »
by Chloe - 23 October 2008
While skiing in December 2006, I sustained a minor T10-T12 spinal compression injury resulting in some permanent nerve damage. I am happy to have a teaser, but at the same time frustrated not to have much more extensive paralysis and sensory loss.
My Back Injury continues »
by Sean - 22 October 2008
On and off I’m asked if using a wheelchair makes me happy. It’s a difficult question to answer. Using a wheelchair allows me to not be so UNhappy. But it’s a bit of a curse too. And it seems I’m not the only one to feel this way amongst those I have been corresponding with.
The End of the Road continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.