Talking about Body Integrity Identity Disorder – Just another disability!
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by Chloe - 19 June 2011
Alicia and I decided to participate in the "Dyke March" that is part of the vibrant "Pride Festival" in Salt Lake City. She made a sign for my wheelchair which said "Differently Abled Dyke".
Differently Abled Dyke! continues »
by Chloe - 17 May 2011
It is now exactly four weeks to the day that bilateral KAFOs became part of my standard disability presentation. Today also happened to be the first day that someone asked me about that extra leg brace.
Confession at the Dentist continues »
by Chloe - 2 February 2011
Alicia, myself and a friend headed south, with three suitcases and a wheelchair packed in our friend’s car. Here described are my eight days of wheelchair adventures.
It’s a Small World After All continues »
by Chloe - 26 January 2011
I have a little shopping list for medical assistive devices that I would like. Some of them are for physical issues. Some of them are purely for BIID. Some of them serve dual function. Santa Claus apparently knew that I wanted a right AFO (Ankle Foot Orthosis) for Christmas. This one is just for BIID. My right leg is the strongest healthiest part of my body.
My New AFO continues »
by Chloe - 10 November 2010
My friend Dave, who accompanied me on my first wheelchair hike, plays viola for the Salt Lake Symphony Orchestra. He was able to get us tickets for yesterday’s "Schumann Celebration". I was not expecting paralysis to be any kind of focus for the evening.
Musical Paralysis continues »© transabled.org - 1994-2012 - All Rights Reserved.