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Disability Tips and Resources for Work, Travel and More
TSA help, housing and employment, and acceessible marketing tips
It took me a long time to accept my multiple disabilities after a work accident left me with permanent mobility issues and COVID caused long-term respiratory issues. People can be incredibly rude if you’re slow or breath hard. I live in a community for seniors and people who have disabilities, and one day a woman asked me why I was walking so slow and breathing hard. The elderly woman clearly had mobility issues, too — yet felt comfortable critiquing mine. I thought, “Ma’am… really?” But I didn’t clap back out of respect for my elders, because this is a common occurrence. People with disabilities are expected to take comments that other people would never tolerate. We’re judged and often asked to explain or disclose our disabilities — add all the other isms and biases and it’s exhausting.
So I pulled together some practical tips for travel, housing, digital access, and employment to help life be a little easier.
Travel Tips: TSA Cares
Most people with disabilities know to request accommodations with the airlines when you book domestic flights, but you can also request TSA assistance. Airport travel is already stressful, but mobility issues, liquid…
