u/Fit_Deer952

I mostly rely on public transit and it works for me, but my sister and friend drive me sometimes. I know for a fact I qualify, but theres paperwork and a paperwork fee and I'm already overwhelmed with doctors appointments, PT, and classes. I use crutches and sometimes a wheelchair and big parking lots are a pain in the ass. does having a blue badge make a big difference if you don't go by car often?

also, will the tires still be usable? it's a new-ish chair and I'd rather only have to buy inner tubes. guides I could find online only tell me how to cut off solid tires or deflate the inner tubes (which I can't do for obvious reasons). I like doing things myself and want to figure this out if possible.

Apparently we have been desensitized to just how loud blocking or pushing past eachother is, especially in an echoey gym. I tried wheelchair rugby in highschool before starting basketball and never played standing sports so I never even thought of it. same with my partner who also plays and did hockey.

speaking of hockey, I have an opportunity to try sledge hockey next winter. has anyone played who can give me some tips?

I have a slowly progressive condition that will eventually make it so I need a wheelchair. right now I use crutches and nobody knows how long I will be able to walk effectively, and how long until I won't be able to walk at all. I have accepted this. I've been disabled since I was a kid. I do wheelchair basketball (why I joined the sub originally) and if anything I'm excited to get a wheelchair since I know just how faster and easier and safer I move in one. walking for me is slow and tiring and it's really annoying having my hands occupied all the time. rented wheelchairs while travelling has only solidified this. I know what I want when it's time, the problem is I don't know when that time will be or how I will know when it is time. I hate that I'm in this weird in-between point where right now it'd be helpful, and eventually it'll be required, and it's hard to care about my legs because of that even though logically I am fully aware that walking as much as I can is good for my health. my therapist has admitted she doesn't know what to tell me and my doctor isn't much help. I don't know. I just feel weird about the whole thing. it's like I just want it to happen already so I can stop thinking about it if that makes sense, make it something tangible instead of this looming "soon-ish".