Mobility Aid Experience

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What mobility aid(s) do you currently own or use?

How did you acquire your mobility aid(s)?

How comfortable are you using a mobility aid in a public space?

Which of these common fears do you experience when using a mobility aid around others?

People may think I am faking my disability

I may be an inconvenience to those around me

I may be seen as different, weird, or othered

I may draw unwanted attention

People may make comments or ask questions that make me uncomfortable

I may be exaggerating my needs (imposter syndrome)

People may be aggressive or violent toward me

Other

Do you experience internalized ableism? How does it impact your understanding of your own identity?

Do you use mobility aids in public, even when experiencing fears?

Yes, I don't have a choice

Yes, I choose to because they benefit me

Sometimes, if I am feeling confident

Sometimes, if my symptoms are bad

Never, or I haven't yet

What factors increase your comfort using mobility aids?

Being with others who understand my needs

Being in an environment that prioritizes accessibility

Using aids that are customized to match my style

Going out by myself

Using aids that are more discreet than others

Seeing others who use them online or in-person

Being in communities that prioritize inclusion in other ways (like queer, alternative, or creative spaces)

Other

Do you decorate or customize your mobility aid(s) visually?

Do you modify or customize your mobility aid(s) for functional reasons?

There is online discourse within disabled communities about whether it is appropriate to customize mobility aids. What is your general feeling about this topic?

Customizing mobility aids is great and helps many people feel more like themselves!

Customizing mobility aids is good for some and not for others, individuals can choose for themselves if they want to customize their mobility aids.

Mobility aids should not be customized. Customizing mobility aids makes them seem like a fashion statement rather than a medical device, causing disabled people to be taken less seriously.

What customization features (if any) would you be interested in using?

How would you describe your personal aesthetic?

👋 One more thing! I would love to talk to you further about your experience, over text, email, individual video call, or group discussion! Are you interested in participating? If so, please include an email address, and I will contact you with further information!

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