Disabled In Nature
Disabled In Nature
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Having the courage to start over | losing (then finding) my dream career
It takes guts to abandon the life you thought you would have. Let me tell you how I did it.
#NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #disabilityemployment #disabled #disability #startingover #dreamjob #NDEAM #wheelchairuser #progressivedisability #storytime #FSHD #musculardystrophy
Video: How my best friend's death changed my life ruclips.net/video/1yLIpGYxxJo/видео.html
Get to know me and the channel a bit better! ruclips.net/video/2omRUaJuQOM/видео.html
Follow me on Instagram! disabledinnature
Like my new graphics?? Courtesy of Finch Multimedia finchmm.com/
Hire him!! www.fiverr.com/ansonpavlov
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Видео

What is a "reasonable accommodation" anyway??
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Resources: Job Accommodation Network (JAN): askjan.org/ ADA National Network: adata.org/find-your-region EEOC FAQ: www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/your-employment-rights-individual-disability ADA Text: archive.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.pdf If you think that you have faced disability related discrimination at work, you can file a complaint with your state's civil rights office or the Equal Employment...
7 Myths about Vocational Rehabilitation
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Let the #NDEAM extravaganza continue with a discussion about some common misconceptions about #vocationalrehabilitation Wheelchair Van Saga playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLbtrAeP-7lQ2VNFTaDS5Qn0wuWuttyXm9 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended by WIOA) text: assets.section508.gov/files/rehabilitation-act-of-1973-amended-by-wioa.pdf #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #disabilityemployment #di...
What is the Client Assistance Program??
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#nationaldisabilityemploymentawarenessmonth #ndeam #disabilityemployment #disability #vocationalrehabilitation #wheelchairuser #access #accessibletrail
What can vocational rehabilitation help with??
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What can vocational rehabilitation help disabled workers with?? Lots of things!! The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 103 talks all about the different supports they must provide to qualified disabled individuals seeking to obtain, maintain, or advance in competitive integrated employment! Interested if voc rehab can cover a specific thing? Ask me! #NDEAM #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenes...
What is "Vocational Rehabilitation"??
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What is "Vocational Rehabilitation"??
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month!! #NDEAM
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I've got a lot of knowledge to SPILL for NDEAM this year so get READY #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #disabilityemployment #disabled #disability Get to know me and the channel a bit better! ruclips.net/video/2omRUaJuQOM/видео.html Follow me on Instagram! disabledinnature Like my new graphics?? Courtesy of Finch Multimedia finchmm.com/ Hire him!! www.fiverr.com/ansonp...
Do you think I will get stuck??
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Do you think I will get stuck??
Reflecting on One Year on YouTube
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Reflecting on One Year on RUclips
What is the SSDI recency requirement?
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What is the SSDI recency requirement?
Introducing Disability Pride Month Short Facts!
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Introducing Disability Pride Month Short Facts!
Why we need Disability Pride Month (and a life update)
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Why we need Disability Pride Month (and a life update)
No, you cannot "borrow" my mobility aid 🙄
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No, you cannot "borrow" my mobility aid 🙄
What's in my garden this year?? | adaptive wheelchair gardening
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What's in my garden this year?? | adaptive wheelchair gardening
We went birding for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!
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We went birding for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!
Take a Tour of my New Wheelchair Van!!!
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Take a Tour of my New Wheelchair Van!!!
How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 3
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How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 3
How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 2
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How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 2
How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 1
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How to Buy a Wheelchair Van (unhinged deep dive) | Part 1
How I unload my travel wheelchair
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How I unload my travel wheelchair
Tour my travel wheelchair!
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Tour my travel wheelchair!
Eclipses are WEIRD
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Eclipses are WEIRD
Instagram's new "political content" filter is problematic
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Instagram's new "political content" filter is problematic
I almost got hit by a train!!
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I almost got hit by a train!!
Let's talk about my Disney World trauma | grief and progressive disability
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Let's talk about my Disney World trauma | grief and progressive disability
Disability is morally neutral
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Disability is morally neutral
I live with a rare disease #RareDiseaseDay
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I live with a rare disease #RareDiseaseDay
Embracing my disability on my wedding day
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Embracing my disability on my wedding day
"There she goes!!" | Weird Wheelchair Wednesdays
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"There she goes!!" | Weird Wheelchair Wednesdays
They asked to pray for me while I was working...
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They asked to pray for me while I was working...

Комментарии

  • @JosephStocks-w3y
    @JosephStocks-w3y 17 часов назад

    Love the new chair

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    Yaay💜

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    💜

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    Amazing!

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    💜

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    💜

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    Suiting name haha

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    I think I'll try it out:)

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    Thanks💜

  • @svetlananana9609
    @svetlananana9609 15 дней назад

    Love the sound!

  • @eshamoni-j7y
    @eshamoni-j7y 17 дней назад

    Hello, how are you? I am a regular viewer of your RUclips channel. I came here to say that- Your content is always engaging and incredibly well-presented!" Good luck to you

  • @lisaamerio827
    @lisaamerio827 23 дня назад

    Congratulations on your New Beautiful Van. We just purchased a used Handicap Van and its our first time buying one. I have been looking for a How to video ..for parking along a curb since we have a fold out ramp. The dealer said to practice against the curb a few times to get the hang of it. Please make a video so we can watch how to do it. Your video is very well done. Or if you know of a video we can watch please let me know. Thank you and safe travels 🙏💛⚘️

  • @BrainSqueezeYT
    @BrainSqueezeYT 23 дня назад

    I've got a deviated septum. It sucks every night!

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 22 дня назад

      Noooo I hate this for you 😭 I'm such a baby about sinus issues I simply cannot cope

    • @BrainSqueezeYT
      @BrainSqueezeYT 22 дня назад

      @DisabledInNature I'm always like "I can't breathe through my face!" And I drool all over my pillow haha

  • @dougbudryk4113
    @dougbudryk4113 24 дня назад

    Bless you. Progressive MD here as well (OPMD). Had to retire as the “accommodations” made for me were ludicrous. I’m looking forward to following how you deal with a progressive MD.

  • @ulyssesmelendres504
    @ulyssesmelendres504 27 дней назад

    I agree. Can’t live without my hand grabber.

  • @ulyssesmelendres504
    @ulyssesmelendres504 27 дней назад

    1! ;)

  • @JosephStocks-w3y
    @JosephStocks-w3y Месяц назад

    Hey what's up

  • @jrpeet
    @jrpeet Месяц назад

    Very nice

  • @shadoewater
    @shadoewater Месяц назад

    I have a wheelchair, but it's a cheap folding one from Amazon that weighs a lot and is too big for the trunk of my car with my son's stroller in there as well. I'm currently in the process of building my own out of PVC and bike tires, because my doctor is being stubborn about whether or not she thinks I'm 'disabled enough' for a wheelchair and a parking placard... I'm diagnosed with POTS, I have 'disc narrowing' in my lumbar (L5-S1 disc, probably degeneration honestly), and getting checked for fibromyalgia soon. I'm in SO much pain from walking even with a rollator that I begin to cry. I can't stand in the kitchen to wash dishes or even heat up a cup of coffee in the microwave. And a shopping trip leaves me so worn out that I almost do nothing but sleep for the next 2 or 3 days... A wheelchair would help so much right now.

  • @shadoewater
    @shadoewater Месяц назад

    The one experience I had was talking to an older woman in Walmart while my fiance was in the checkout lane getting our groceries and moving supplies paid for. I had my rollator and was sitting on a bench resting, when she came up and asked if she could rest on the bench with me. She complimented my rollator (it's purple), and we got to talking about where I got it and why, and then the topic of my divorce and custody battle came up, and just general woman to woman chatting. As I was getting ready to leave (my fiance was done and had come over) she asked if she could add us to her prayers that night. I said a polite 'sure' and thanked her, even though it did make me a little uncomfortable (I'm not christian). I have a bit of a history with christianity, especially southern baptist... Being forced to go to church as a kid, and then traumatized with threats of going to hell for drawing a picture of Anubis during a time when I was very into Egyptian things... I wasn't even worshiping him. Just drawing him for fun... Yeesh. I'm now in a town that's more open minded, so I don't expect much offering of prayer. And if I get anything like that again, I will do my best to keep the 'Why..?' response in mind! I like that response. :) In the meantime... Back to building my manual wheelchair! (I have a disc issue that's getting worse, and my doctor is being stubborn.)

  • @shadoewater
    @shadoewater Месяц назад

    🚐You went through so much!

  • @Hmmbird271
    @Hmmbird271 Месяц назад

    Great vid. You pulled in forward and exited facing forward. How did you turn the chair inside the van?

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature Месяц назад

      There is enough space in the area where I pull in to spin 360 degrees!

  • @WinxInk
    @WinxInk Месяц назад

    I just discovered your channel tonight, and I'm so thankful for you sharing your story! I am in the process of getting my first wheelchair, and this was a much-needed message. <3

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature Месяц назад

      Amazing! I'm glad my story is resonating with you. Best of luck! ☺️

  • @adrianaiello1608
    @adrianaiello1608 Месяц назад

    this timeline video inspired me to make a video (hopefully! if i don't chicken out!) talking about the timeline to get my wheelchair. because i'm almost a year in. i wish these things were faster for all of us!

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 Месяц назад

    ❤ your nails.

  • @sifakalemur4162
    @sifakalemur4162 Месяц назад

    Early voted! LGBT for Trump!

  • @Claire-dg8bk
    @Claire-dg8bk Месяц назад

    aaa I cannot wait until we get to roll over crunchy leaves in our wheelchair!!!

  • @h3llie
    @h3llie 2 месяца назад

    This video comes at the perfect time for me ❤ I’m close to finishing up a program to become an X-ray tech, which is a pretty physically taxing job. I love the work, which has made the slow transition into more wheelchair use painful to accept. Similarly I chose this field already knowing it would be physically tough, but not fully realising I wouldn’t be able to do the work. It’s not exactly accessible, either. Hearing you are right where you want to be is really uplifting. So thank you.

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 2 месяца назад

      Letting go of how you thought your career would turn out is really hard stuff. Feel the grief, but know that it's going to lead you somewhere awesome that you never expected. You just gotta keep going to find out ❤️

    • @reginaspain4030
      @reginaspain4030 Месяц назад

      Love to see you thriving and know that your path impacts so many ❤

  • @Trigger-xw9gq
    @Trigger-xw9gq 2 месяца назад

    I get this too. The arrogance (and stupidity) of Christians is astounding. They fail to realize that prayer changes nothing (because their god is imaginary), but it makes them feel good, and that's what they're addicted to, they're like drug addicts. They fail to appreciate that I was once a stupid Christian just like them, and for many years, but fortunately I abandoned those false beliefs that were driven into my mind as a child, as they simply did not stand up to scrutiny. They also fail to appreciate that I spent a decade in rigorous debate with theists, and have read MANY books on the subject, so I know the hallucination very well. A few quotes on prayer: Praying is like a rocking chair - it will give you something to do, but it won't get you anywhere. (Gypsy Rose Lee) Two hands working can do more than a thousand clasped in prayer. People who pray think god has arranged matters all wrong, and think they can instruct him on how to make them right. (Christopher Hitchens) If he is infinitely good, what reason should we have to fear him? If he is infinitely wise, why should we have doubts concerning our future? If he knows all, why warn him of our needs and fatigue him with our prayers? If he is everywhere, why even erect temples to him? (Percy Bysshe Shelley) Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day; give him a religion, and he'll starve to death while praying for a fish. He who has made great moral progress ceases to pray. (Immanuelle Kant) Man is a marvelous curiosity. He thinks he is the creator's pet. He even believes the creator loves him; has a passion for him; sits up nights to admire him; yes, and watch over him and keep him out of trouble. He prays to him, and thinks he listens. Isn't it a quaint idea? (Mark Twain) Prayer, among sane people, has never superseded practical efforts to secure the desired end. (George Santayana) The inventor of the plow did more good than the maker of the first rosary, because, say what you will, plowing is better than praying. (Robert Ingersoll) The hands that help are better far than the lips that pray. (Robert Ingersoll) Labor is the only prayer that nature answers; it is the only prayer that deserves an answer; good, honest, noble work. (Robert Ingersoll) It may be that ministers really think that their prayers do good, and it may be that frogs imagine that their croaking brings spring. (Robert Ingersoll) Prayer has no place in public school, just like facts have no place in organized religion. (Superintendent Chalmers - The Simpsons) The sailor does not pray for wind, he learns to sail. (Gustaf Lindborg) Praying is politically correct schizophrenia. Prayers are to men as dolls are to children. They are not without use and comfort, but it is not easy to take them very seriously. (Samuel Butler) All prayers die in the air which they uselessly agitate. (Robert G. Ingersoll) What's the point of praying in the first place? If God has a divine plan, what's the point of praying? If what you want is in the divine plan, you will get it anyways; and if it's not, you won't get it because it's not in the divine plan. (George Carlin) Interestingly enough, I have found that the prayers I offer to the sun and the prayers I formerly offered to God are all answered at about the same 50% rate. (George Carlin) Prayers never bring anything. They may bring solace to the sap, the bigot, the ignorant, the aboriginal, and the lazy, but to the enlightened it is the same as asking Santa Claus to bring you something for Xmas. (W. C. Fields) How come God always drops in for GOOD publicity? I've never known God get BAD publicity. After any disaster - natural or otherwise - the few fortunate survivors will always be there spouting off about their prayers to God being answered and in so doing give credence to God. However, I have yet to read or hear anything from any of those whose prayers were completely ignored and who subsequently perished. It's a win win situation as far as God is concerned. (Anthony W, Allsop) Watch people pray. Most people do it with their eyes closed, and this should tell you something. Prayer - how to feel like you're contributing by doing nothing. You can pray all you want for god to move a mountain but until you bring a shovel and do all the work, it will never happen. All prayers are unanswered. If prayer worked, amputees would grow limbs. When a believer prays to a god to stop a wrong, is it because the deity doesn't know what's happening, or because it doesn't know it's wrong? Prayer of desperation is the adult manifestation of infantile crying. (John C. Wathey) Hands that help are holier than lips that pray. Prayer is a way to say to your God… "I know you have a plan, but I have a better idea".

  • @MrAadamAbdulAlim
    @MrAadamAbdulAlim 2 месяца назад

    🚐 Just found your videos, it’s great that you push through and accomplished so much. I don’t remember seeing you talking about how the van itself was being paid for. I am working with my state agency now and they will pay for modifications to a van that I will purchase. Are they paying for everything van and modifications? I’m going to go watch your third video to see but hopefully that information is there.

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 2 месяца назад

      They didn't pay for my base van because they (incorrectly) told me that they couldn't!! Video to come at a later date allll about that haha but they totally can. And if they tell you they can't, contact your state's Client Assistance Program and they can help you. Direct them to Section 103, part 8 of the Rehabilitation Act, it says that transportation can be provided in connection with another VR service. The modifications are the VR service, the vehicle can be paid for in connection with that.

  • @ErinABark
    @ErinABark 2 месяца назад

    How is this garden bed design for you? Is the U-shape easier to work with or would it be better to have a tabletop style design that you can roll up to like a desk? Asking as a fellow ADA individual who is the default person that me community garden asks for advice 😅

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 2 месяца назад

      It's okay, but definitely could be tweaked to be more accessible. I think a roll under design would be great! I have limited reach so the U shape was to save space to fill with dirt that I wouldn't be able to reach anyways. I can't roll into the middle of this bed, but being able to would be helpful. My husband built these beds for me when we moved into this house, I'm grateful for what I got! But one day when we have more money I will definitely be having more custom ones built lol

  • @tsundokujim
    @tsundokujim 2 месяца назад

    I had a stranger tell me that Jesus would cure me, if I prayed enough. I said, "Who do you think gave me this in the first place?" They never seem to realize that their all-powerful deity is responsible for the bad stuff, too. Having to grovel before someone so they'll stop hurting you isn't faith. It's extortion.

  • @resourceress7
    @resourceress7 2 месяца назад

    You mentioned in a recent video that you got a new job. I'm curious whether you work at VR or an org that does voc rehab. Could be these videos are just advocacy, knowledge is power, videos. Which is also amazing and appreciated. ♥️

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 2 месяца назад

      I do not work for voc rehab, but I do direct advocacy for people going through the system!

    • @resourceress7
      @resourceress7 2 месяца назад

      @@DisabledInNature Awesome! Thanks for continuing your advocacy here.

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 2 месяца назад

    I wish we had this system here in 🇬🇧😢

  • @tudormiller887
    @tudormiller887 2 месяца назад

    Hello. I have the same sinus issues. I'm a new subscriber from 🇬🇧

  • @buffienguyen
    @buffienguyen 2 месяца назад

    re:hotel room, that's pretty funny that it's a giant accessible bathroom without a shower bench/chair. also this is so cool! i have a friend who's into birding and i'm always curious what it's actually like

  • @LiamODonovan-l6e
    @LiamODonovan-l6e 2 месяца назад

    You are an intelligent woman

  • @LiamODonovan-l6e
    @LiamODonovan-l6e 2 месяца назад

    You always interesting

  • @VulcanOnWheels
    @VulcanOnWheels 2 месяца назад

    I have an Instagram account, but Instagram Stories? How do I get there?

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 2 месяца назад

      They are all of the little circles at the top of your Instagram feed! I believe you can also access them by going to a creator's profile and clicking on their profile picture.

  • @noontvcenter5855
    @noontvcenter5855 3 месяца назад

    Good bless u and am with muscular dystrophy can u contact me if possible

  • @reginaspain4030
    @reginaspain4030 3 месяца назад

    Netty Pot time!

  • @misshell6697
    @misshell6697 3 месяца назад

    I have CMT, I’ve been using a mobility scooter when I’m out and about for over a decade. I honestly cannot even count how many times people have said that or something similar. Recently, at a casino a group of guys came up on me (I was sitting on a stool with the scooter next to me) he literally started to get on the scooter as he was saying can I borrow this. I said a firm NO! Luckily, I don’t ever leave the keys in the scooter when I’m not on it 😉. Normally, I don’t take offense when someone jokes about wanting to use the scooter I just joke along with them.

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 3 месяца назад

      Literally tried to steal it??? That's better composure than I would have had lol

  • @arthriticoldman
    @arthriticoldman 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic work

  • @buffienguyen
    @buffienguyen 3 месяца назад

    are the socks from The Awesome Socks club? i have them too :D so cool to see a nerdfighter in the wild haha

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 3 месяца назад

      They are!! Love my awesome socks! Dftba 🫡

  • @dotcassilles1488
    @dotcassilles1488 3 месяца назад

    I found it! My sister sent me this on instagram but i don't have instagram so... I'm now a proud subscriber to your channel, binge watching all your videos... Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

    • @DisabledInNature
      @DisabledInNature 3 месяца назад

      Oh good! The Instagram version is slightly longer (YT shorts only lets you do 60 seconds) but you still get the general idea with this one

  • @dotcassilles1488
    @dotcassilles1488 3 месяца назад

    Getting back up doesn't have to look pretty it just has to happen... Different perspectives we end up in sometimes jolt us out of settling for stale.... Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

  • @dotcassilles1488
    @dotcassilles1488 3 месяца назад

    That's so cool!

  • @dotcassilles1488
    @dotcassilles1488 3 месяца назад

    I haven't had the chance to try out any scooters yet... Eventually I'm probably going to need to find one. Thankyou for sharing your experience, I will keep it in mind. My sister found your video explaining the "fork theory" on instagram and showed me. I don't have instagram so I'm here on RUclips and asking for a favour.... Could you please post the fork theory explanation video on RUclips? I want to be able to show it to a few different people who are in my life. I want them to understand. I live with a list of chronic health challenges including chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome so I'm almost always tired, sore and over it. I'm slowly recovering from being bed bound and now basically house bound with my only trips being to doctors or to do errands, driven by my dad or family friends. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

  • @resourceress7
    @resourceress7 3 месяца назад

    🐝🥰