Ruth
ruthmb.bsky.social
Ruth
@ruthmb.bsky.social
UMC Pastor. Queer. Mom. Disabled (Long COVID). Ambulatory wheelchair user. Writer.

Enthusiastic about everything, including the better world that’s just waiting to happen.
Make you Feel my Love, Adele covering Bob Dylan
April 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Also, please note that the photo is slightly misleading. Adults ages 35–49 are the most likely cohort to have Long COVID, but all age groups are able to contract it. Children are often severely compromised. And across the board, one out of ten COVID infections lead to Long COVID.
March 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Reposted by Ruth
March 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Shasti’s position is extremely exciting, because WA was the only state that got bluer in the last election. That’s exactly the energy we need right now.
March 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
6. Wheelchair repairs times are increasingly lengthening, which is making people lose their accessibility. The Right to Repair also helps wheelchair users.
March 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
3. People who use wheelchairs may still be able to walk. This group of folks is called “ambulatory wheelchair users.”
4. Wage discrimination against people with disabilities is still legal.
5. Specialized wheelchairs can cost more than $10,000 and cars to accommodate wheelchairs start at $50,000.
March 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Of course there is. I’ll be checking in with my PCP faster than I expected then :/.
February 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM