Another Day Disability

So, it’s another day, another fucking disability. Sometimes, a bandaid on one important finger on my right hand just adds to the torment. In year 9 (circa 15) we learnt how to touch type. Yes, that’s with both the hands, losing strength in my left hand while in an admin job often meant I was already saving time by only typing with my right hand. With all five fingers and thumb but rather proficiently.

Now, I’m even more proficient typing one handed, but on occasion, an injury occurs. Not from typing but in general and a band aid is sported and depending on thumb or fingers it’s like having my disability day zero all over again.

I’m a thumb texter and that is as infuriating as if I’ve cut or burnt my thumb. Because I can only text if I’m seated and I have my phone on my leg or table.

Honestly, don’t even get me started with how hard it’s getting to turn off my phone one-handed. It’s starting to be not disability friendly.

Seriously. Yes, there’s a lot of “seriously” in this post. Go try all your devices, gadgets, things one-handed and not just once, do it like it’s your only option. Like it’s your reality for now and ever after.

Apple, stop making your tech child-Proof. Well, Hell-Proof! I’m already not playing well with others by brewing an Apple user. I prefer it that way to be fair and if one needs reminding.