Photo by [Hans Vivek](https://unsplash.com/@oneshotespresso) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/empty-table-and-chairs-sLPRSdxsMUA)

Dear Every Restaurant Ever - Booths are NOT Wheelchair Accessible

Stop replacing all the tables with booths.

July 20, 2017 · 1 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Giorgio Trovato](https://unsplash.com/@giorgiotrovato) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/yellow-and-white-trophy-_XTY6lD8jgM)

Stop Describing Disabled People's Achievements Within the Context of Their Disability

It’s fucking insulting.

July 20, 2017 · 2 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [WrS.tm.pl](https://unsplash.com/@wrstmpl) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-blue-and-yellow-pedestrian-crossing-sign-sitting-on-the-side-of-a-road-uZYxoXTk_Us)

Don't be a Walk-Blocker

Quit blocking the fucking curb cut with your car.

July 12, 2017 · 1 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Steve Lord](https://unsplash.com/@thelorduk) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-and-woman-looking-through-a-camera-9LHhc4fqGP0)

If It's Scripted, It Should Be Captioned

Autocaptions are worse than nothing

July 4, 2017 · 1 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Bogomil Mihaylov](https://unsplash.com/@bogomi) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-microphone-that-is-sitting-on-a-stand-ekHSHvgr27k)

Disabled Inspirational Speakers Bother Me

Disabled inspiration speakers annoy me.

May 21, 2017 · 2 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [JC Gellidon](https://unsplash.com/@jcgellidon) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/train-interior-WUWD5IYsVCg)

You Can't be for Equality and Against Public Transportation

Equal access to public spaces includes equal access to transportation.

March 22, 2017 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [signet 976](https://unsplash.com/@signet976) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-black-and-gold-pedestal-with-a-gold-top-and-a-gold-crown-JbNjKnRo4Lo)

Build a Ramp Up to the Fucking Podium

I’m not your fucking mascot.

March 20, 2017 · 2 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by NuMotion

Most Innovations in Wheelchair Technology are Bullshit

Nobody asked for this crap.

October 5, 2016 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Quote Fancy](https://quotefancy.com/media/wallpaper/3840x2160/8191496-Scott-Hamilton-Quote-The-only-disability-in-life-is-a-bad-attitude.jpg)

Inspiration Porn Isn't Just Insulting, It's Theft.

Earlier this year, Elizabeth Heidman wrote a piece for Salon where she called out advertisers for their inspiration-porn heavy advertisements and cast a light on the “it could be worse” attitude many able-bodied people take when it comes to discussing life’s difficulties.

May 15, 2016 · 3 min · Urban Cripple
Photo by [Duy Pham](https://unsplash.com/@miinyuii) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/people-holding-shoulders-sitting-on-wall-Cecb0_8Hx-o)

Why Am I In a Wheelchair? None of Your Business

My medical history isn’t your icebreaker.

May 15, 2016 · 2 min · Urban Cripple