The Inaccessibility Cycle

#disability #ableism #accessibility

Something clicked for me yesterday. I read about #RFKJr 's latest claim that #Tylenol causes #autism when used during #pregnancy , and I thought:

"Hey, I have read something very similar in a German #folklore text!"

And here you have it:

"If a mother uses a spell in order to ease her birth, then the Evil Enemy tries to lure these children in particular. Thanks to this magical influence, such children - if female - are born with the drive to trude. But male children are driven to theft (the 'Bilwez Cut!')."

"Truding" in this context means becoming a "night hag"-type spirit while sleeping who torments and squeezes other spirits (the "sleep paralysis" phenomenon) while the "Bilwez Cut" is the ability to magically cut down the ripe grain fields of others and steal the grain without spotting you. You can read the entire text at the link - though beware, it's full of ableist nonsense.

But now I am intrigued - both in JFKJr's modern claims (and presumably his fellow conspiracy fantasists, although I haven't followed them too closely) and this bit of folklore from 19th century southeastern Bavaria, the basic message is:

"Women must suffer through the full pain of childbirth, and if they try to alleviate this pain, their children will come out wrong somehow!"

Both qualify as folklore, not facts - but I wonder how widespread this piece of folklore was and is, today and in past centuries, and in which countries and cultures. Does anyone have further examples?

#ableism
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Witches_and_Trudes

Something clicked for me yesterday. I read about #RFKJr 's latest claim that #Tylenol causes #autism when used during #pregnancy , and I thought:

"Hey, I have read something very similar in a German #folklore text!"

And here you have it:

"If a mother uses a spell in order to ease her birth, then the Evil Enemy tries to lure these children in particular. Thanks to this magical influence, such children - if female - are born with the drive to trude. But male children are driven to theft (the 'Bilwez Cut!')."

"Truding" in this context means becoming a "night hag"-type spirit while sleeping who torments and squeezes other spirits (the "sleep paralysis" phenomenon) while the "Bilwez Cut" is the ability to magically cut down the ripe grain fields of others and steal the grain without spotting you. You can read the entire text at the link - though beware, it's full of ableist nonsense.

But now I am intrigued - both in JFKJr's modern claims (and presumably his fellow conspiracy fantasists, although I haven't followed them too closely) and this bit of folklore from 19th century southeastern Bavaria, the basic message is:

"Women must suffer through the full pain of childbirth, and if they try to alleviate this pain, their children will come out wrong somehow!"

Both qualify as folklore, not facts - but I wonder how widespread this piece of folklore was and is, today and in past centuries, and in which countries and cultures. Does anyone have further examples?

#ableism
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/Witches_and_Trudes

I wouldn't have to call out your #Vancouver#FediCon if your organizers weren't so fucking ignorant about #PeopleWithDisabilities in the first place. Your event organizer is an #ableist & I've yet to see any of you people listed on their public info - as speakers - calling them out for their #ableism

WTAF.

#Cowardice#DisabledPeopleMatter

So apparently there's this big #FediForum coming up tomorrow & on weekend in #VancouverBC. I was thinking about attending for a few hours as 2 of the nonprofits not on Mastodon yet were willing to pay for me to go. Unfortunately - the organizers seem to be very #ableist.

I sent a direct question about their #CovidSafety protocols because their event site info had ZERO info for concerned people who don't want to catch covid at any forum/convention. No answer at all. This lack of providing public information on #Covid & how they plan to mitigate, lack of answers on my direct public safety question -> top shelf #ableism.

This event isn't #inclusive.

#PeopleWithDisabilities

So apparently there's this big #FediForum coming up tomorrow & on weekend in #VancouverBC. I was thinking about attending for a few hours as 2 of the nonprofits not on Mastodon yet were willing to pay for me to go. Unfortunately - the organizers seem to be very #ableist.

I sent a direct question about their #CovidSafety protocols because their event site info had ZERO info for concerned people who don't want to catch covid at any forum/convention. No answer at all. This lack of providing public information on #Covid & how they plan to mitigate, lack of answers on my direct public safety question -> top shelf #ableism.

This event isn't #inclusive.

#PeopleWithDisabilities

Another example of how if you don't root out systemic ableism, even the "progressives" will push eugenics.

FAR more important & helpful than IQ tests is ethical standards in Congress.

#Ableism#USpol#Fascism

https://tomkahe.com/@GiftArticles/114919337004544132

📣July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and leadership of people with disabilities.

➡️This month, and every month, I am committed to advancing inclusiveness, access, and pride in all abilities across the health and fitness industry, and within the broader community. - Coach Julio

#DisabilityPrideMonth#ADA #pride#Accessibility#Fitness#Sports#Health#Ableism #adaptive #equity #equality

"As I trudge across campus on snowy days, I am met with an obstacle at every crosswalk. The plows have piled up snow into asphalt-stained mounds right in front of curb cuts that lead down to familiar white stripes.

As someone with mobility and balance issues, what is a minor inconvenience to many becomes a more serious hazard, as a trip-induced spill could cause serious injury. The temporary blockade leads me to reflect on the curb cuts themselves and the often-overlooked convenience and access they provide."

https://dailyevergreen.com/189412/life/mp-opinion-accessibility-empowers-everyone-the-curb-cut-effect/#HigherEd#Ableism @academicchatter @disability

"As I trudge across campus on snowy days, I am met with an obstacle at every crosswalk. The plows have piled up snow into asphalt-stained mounds right in front of curb cuts that lead down to familiar white stripes.

As someone with mobility and balance issues, what is a minor inconvenience to many becomes a more serious hazard, as a trip-induced spill could cause serious injury. The temporary blockade leads me to reflect on the curb cuts themselves and the often-overlooked convenience and access they provide."

https://dailyevergreen.com/189412/life/mp-opinion-accessibility-empowers-everyone-the-curb-cut-effect/#HigherEd#Ableism @academicchatter @disability

#ableism uvm

I’m dealing with multiple severe chronic illnesses, including serious heart issues and frequent loss of consciousness.

Yet most days I feel like supply chain issues will be what kills me.

It’s terrifying to rely on medications & medical supplies during these uncertain times.

You can’t “just stock up” on medications.

Financial issues aside, there’s insurance issues and often limits as to how much a person can have.

There’s virtually no way you can “prep” for medication shortages, and it’s scary.

I spent this entire day trying to track down a medication that’s on back order.

Trying to find an alternative.

Trying to cobble together enough to survive.

People who are non disabled have no idea how scary it is to know that supply chain disruptions could quickly & painfully end your life.

We need a system to ensure medication needs are met.

#disability #ableism #eugenics #collapse #capitalism #prepping #chronicillness

I’m dealing with multiple severe chronic illnesses, including serious heart issues and frequent loss of consciousness.

Yet most days I feel like supply chain issues will be what kills me.

It’s terrifying to rely on medications & medical supplies during these uncertain times.

You can’t “just stock up” on medications.

Financial issues aside, there’s insurance issues and often limits as to how much a person can have.

There’s virtually no way you can “prep” for medication shortages, and it’s scary.

I spent this entire day trying to track down a medication that’s on back order.

Trying to find an alternative.

Trying to cobble together enough to survive.

People who are non disabled have no idea how scary it is to know that supply chain disruptions could quickly & painfully end your life.

We need a system to ensure medication needs are met.

#disability #ableism #eugenics #collapse #capitalism #prepping #chronicillness

Remember when RFK Jr said he wanted to make lists of autistic people?

Disabled advocates warned that was just the beginning. That the violation of medical privacy would be used for nefarious purposes.

Today the regime announced it’s giving all personally identifiable information of Medicaid enrolees to ICE.

That’s right, ICE bullies will now have access to almost 80 million people’s personal info. This is an atrocious violation of privacy that will no doubt be used to target other groups as well.

It won’t stop with immigrants. It won’t stop with autistic people.

Fascists never stop and we must all fight back.

#uspol #fascism #immigration #medicaid #ableism #disability