they don’t even know how diverse bc my prosthetic arm didn’t ever become a featured gimmick which was very cool! it was awesome being on such a thoughtful and diverse production
🎬 | Fans are praising Taylor Swift and Blake Lively for the diversity and representation in the
#IBetYouThinkAboutMe
music video!
–– "Dresses at the urinals, a wheelchair user-centered in the wedding crowd, the diversity in race, size, and age of the entire cast of extras!"
#CyborgProblems
🤖 FYI: People at this
@SXSW
panel refused to give up charging their phones so I could charge my arm 🙃✨ but I found an outlet in the back of the room so CHARGE ME UP.
It’s high noon somewhere in the world! YAY for amputee/limb different
#cosplay
! YAY for representation! I had an amazing time at
#DragonCon
as
#McCree
& I’m so ready for there to be MORE badass characters for us to cosplay - Are You!? 🤖🤠✨
Y’ALL, I tried to put a confetti canon in my bionic arm for my graduation - It didn’t work out but they still let me get my diploma & I am now a bionic graduate (
#BionicMaster
?) 🎓🤖✨🎉
Y’all I’m not mad at them! I thought it was funny (bc there was another plug nearby.) For all I know, they were confused by the entire situation since everyone here at
#SXSW
seems to think my arm is a video game fashion statement or fancy lit up glove not a prosthesis ¯\_(ツ)_,
did you know in the US if you need a prosthesis you have to get a prescription for it from your primary care doc? you know who knows nothing about prosthetic devices? PCPs. Our prosthetists are our experts & caregivers but we need a PCP to write the script for insurance coverage.
#CYBORGPROBLEMS
! You know when you think you plug your phone in at night - & you didn’t. Well, apparently I did that w my
#bionic
arm last night SO a courier is bringing my arm charger to
#SXSW
#Ottobock
This doesn’t feel real! It’s so wild that I’m ACTUALLY finished! It’s been a challenge making it though graduate school while also focusing on my acting career.
#BionicGraduate
#BionicMaster
🎓🤖✨🎉
One time I lost in a bionic arm wrestling match - but his fleshy parts are stronger than mine! I can’t wait for bionic limbs to actually make me super strong. 💪🏼🤖 until then I’ll be over here pouting.
Things I don’t mind: You telling me my
#bionic
arm looks cool! I put LEDs in it, have 3d printed covers, & requested it to be see-through. Honestly, I put a lot of effort into it looking cool - so, yes! PLEASE tell me you’re into it as much as I am!
#CyborgHacks
🤖✨
#Ottobock
@barongreenbacks
@OccupyWallStNYC
@sxsw
It's myoelectric which means it's controlled by muscle impulses picked up by electrodes within my prosthesis socket. Specific impulses mean specific movements.
petition for alt. universe aunt may & she has a bionic arm. unclear how it makes sense but i want it? obviously in this petition i’m also cast as aunt may (marisa tomei)
Look no further than inspirational
#BionicActress
@aannggeellll
for the next generation of
@starwars
heroes-
Clearly you believe in yourself. Now all you've got to do is work hard, never give up & ANYTHING'S possible! (The Force is obviously with you...)❤️-Mar🐫
#FutureJedi
Little girl on subway: Mom why does that girl have a robot hand?
Subway mom: *panic face*
Me: *smiles at mom & LGoS
LGoS: Maybe she has it bc it looks nice. Or maybe she’s a superhero.
—I’m having a good day y’all 🦸🏻♀️🤖✨
✨🤖 Bionic charging on the train🚂! Shoutout to Simon from
#GreatWesternRail
for seeing me on a London train platform struggling w a heavy suitcase w a broken wheel AND a dead bionic arm & moving me into first class to charge up 🚂🤖💼✨
#BionicTraveler
Amputee cosplay is the best cosplay! Especially on
#Halloween
!
Find me, your neighborhood 🦸🏻♀️⭐️Wonder Soldier🦾, taking candy from babies - especially cute ones dressed as Furiosa!
@DCWonderWoman
@Marvel
@DCComics
Ok so what’s TOO MUCH for my graduation? Light up arm walking across the stage? Flashing light up arm while walking across the stage? Confetti cannon from light up arm while walking across the stage?
Breonna Taylor’s name is no longer trending, & the police that murdered her are still free. If you see this please reply/quote/tweet on ur own.
ARREST THE COPS WHO KILLED BREONNA TAYLOR.
ARREST BRETT HANKISON, JONATHAN MATTINGLY & MYLES COSGROVE FOR THE MURDER OF
#BREONNATAYLOR
Limb different
#TommyGirl
FTW! As someone with a congenital limb difference, I’ve been adapting to things my entire life! My 1st time trying
#TommyAdaptive
, I couldn’t hide my excitement that something was adapted FOR ME!
#TommyPartner
I’m so thankful for my amazing support system! My thesis advisor & committee of course! My wonderful friends, family, & significant other. You all were crucial to this success & I couldn’t have done it without you!
#BionicGraduate
#BionicMaster
🎓🤖✨🎉
✨🤖 Do you have a friend with detachable body parts? Have you ever sent a text like this? Standing in a gas station bathroom feeling lucky I have good friends who will ship me my forgotten body pieces since I’m already 3hrs into this 8hr drive home 🤘🏼🤖✨
#CyborgProblems
@AKOD
@mc_frontalot
@sxsw
External battery banks currently being worked on but need a wall outlet or my car charger. Around 2 hours hours for a full 20hr charge
I love having a bionic arm
— but some days I’d love to know whether people are staring because they think i’m cute/my outfit is cute OR if they just think my arm looks really awesome.
i don’t have the right words for why disability casting calls that say “[insert name] doesn’t let [insert disability] hold them back!” feel patronizing to me.
YES
@Barbie
! Barbie gets more inclusive with wheelchair & prosthetic limb! New line will be available June 2019, so let the countdown begin. Also great job to
@jordanjustright
@bornjustright
for assisting on this!
listen, if y’all can’t handle me at my “i cried in the car bc surgery broke my throat” then you don’t deserve me at my “hey check out my cool lightsaber prosthesis” JUST SAYING.
Not to mention insurance will use any little mistake or miswording as a reason to deny coverage. So next time you see a limb different person & think to tell them you should get one of those *insert exciting prosthetic option*— it’s not that easy & they are probably trying/tried.
TODAY IS MY DAY! 🦾👩🏻🤘🏼
I’ve been waiting for this emoji for almost 2yrs! Update your phone to
#iOS132
so you can see me using the arm prosthesis/bionic arm emoji in all my posts!
#RepresentationMatters
Have you ever had such a long day that instead of opening your
#bionic
hand to give the gate agent your boarding pass, you just start rotating your wrist around? I need a nap ¯\_🤖_,
#CyborgProblems
This post is for my limb different family - but also for the allies (& the ableists). This post is to show/tell other limb dif humans we are strong, beautiful, & enough as we are....
PCPs rarely understand what needs to be written, how this system works, or how many of the devices even work! they do not know or understand the best choices for our bodies & it typically is a huge barrier in getting the device we need.
We surprised one lucky Alita: Battle Angel fan with with a trip to Anime Expo and gave her an epic cosplay makeover to show off her amazing dedication! Alita: Battle Angel is now available on Digital!
"I never thought I would be able to feel in that hand again-It almost put me to tears" says recipient of LUKE Arm. Same here. I've had a Gibbon named for me, been a Pez dispenser, an electric toothbrush & Underoos-NOTHING is more satisfying than this.
“You Probably Don't Recognize Me Because of the Red Arm.” Only had time to throw together a
#Halloween
costume this year with things I already had!
#C3PO
#StarWars
#bebionic
i’m feeling much better. the world, still not great. but my friends? very good. crush? also good. my twitter followers? very nice & supportive. maybe accepting small victories tonight?