The Mad Chronically Ill Girl

Wheelchair Confessions and other stuff.... Haven’t been feeling the best lately, so I’ve been off the podcast for a bit, giving myself a chance to heal. I was doing Wheelchair Confessions on Twitter the other day. I was talking about the things I wish people would stop doing because I’m in a wheelchair. 1. When you see a person crossing the street in a wheelchair, unless it is a one lane street, you’re actually putting that person in danger from crossing the street. This happened to me this weekend crossing the street with my sister. A car was coming an came to a complete stop. However there was another lane of traffic. Sure enough, a car went around her and went flying through the street, nearly knocking me over. I try  not to move when people do that and wave them on. They don’t understand they are creating a dangerous situation for me. 2. Stop saying “I’m sorry you’re in a wheelchair.” There is no reason to feel sorry for me or anyone else in a wheelchair. I use a wheelchair

https://madbadgirl.podomatic.com We did an episode recently about mass shootings and disabled people. I labeled this episode CONTROVERSIAL because inside the podcast, I try to simulate a situation that happens too many times in this country. So there are ample warnings before the simulation occurs. If someone doesn’t want to take part, then they don’t have to and can skip ahead. At this point, using different sound effects, I recreate some sounds that could trigger people. I'm glad I put the warning in and those that want to participate, can and those who don’t, won’t have to. So I hope that this episode will start a discussion and engagement on an issue that affects all Americans but disabled Americans need more than lip service. WE need action and we need it now! People with disabilities are more likely to be the victim of violence rather than the cause of it. This episode was chosen because we are not having the right discussions in this country about mass shootings

So just in case you didn’t know, I have a YouTube Channel called Living With Chronic Illness, where I speak about issues concerning being sick and disability. Here is my latest video! https://www.amazon.com/DMI-Transfer-Capacity-Transfers-Handicap/dp/B000WNJU1A/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=transfer+board&qid=1568927138&s=gateway&sr=8-4 Here is the link to the transfer board that is used in the video. It supports a weight for up to 400lbs. It’s sturdy and smooth to use, but you may want to be wearing pants when you use it...just some interesting information. Please subscribe to the video and purchase the board if you need to. Thank you!

This is the new logo that we’re using for the show. I hope you like it. Compared to the other, I just changed the picture around a bit. So look for this new logo wherever you listen to the podcast!

Disabled Workers of the World Unite! https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs39.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs39.pdf The episode we're discussing here is the Walmart greeters that are being tossed out of their wheelchairs onto the pavement by the retail giant. IN this episode, we talk about how the greeters have to find other employment in the store and that's not always so easy. Just what are disabled workers to do? We also talk about a law that dates back to the Great Depression where it's legal in this country to pay you less just because you're disabled. Yep. Your employer can pay you sub minimum wage just because you're disabled and it's ALL LEGAL. Why? We need to do something about this. If we're doing the same work, then why aren't we getting paid the same? What is it about a wheelchair or a mental illness that makes you think I have to get less money? We need to sign a petition or something folks. Tune in to fin

A saint.  Angelic. Too good to be true.  Selfless Tiresome Brave Good Samaritan These are all words to describe caregivers. At least, this is what people think of when they think of the word "caregiver". They believe these angels walking the Earth are completely selfless people who help when needed.  Just who are these people that are around to help us do the things that most people do for themselves? Just what does having a caregiver mean? Is it okay for you to recognize your own limitations? Stay tuned for this very special topic.