When I was tiny, there was a TV show called The Multi-Coloured Swap Shop in which kids swapped toys they didn't want for ones they did www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3X4... I was thinking about how many disabled people have #disability aids they bought that aren't right for them. What if we Swapshop them? - ThreadSky

barrowmember.bsky.social • 83 days ago

When I was tiny, there was a TV show called The Multi-Coloured Swap Shop in which kids swapped toys they didn't want for ones they did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3X45lZ9rBM I was thinking about how many disabled people have #disability aids they bought that aren't right for them. What if we Swapshop them?

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saffrone-e.bsky.social•83 days ago

📌

annabookwriter.bsky.social•83 days ago

I’m in. I have a Strongback wheelchair that is wonderful but I can’t do completely manual anymore.

barrowmember.bsky.social•83 days ago

What would you like to swap it for, ideally?

annabookwriter.bsky.social•83 days ago

If I can, part of a fully powered chair; happy to pay the difference. If not, I’ll just be happy to see it go to someone who can use it.

barrowmember.bsky.social•83 days ago

Fab. Guessing it would need to be someone fairly local or do they break down so they can be posted? And also guessing we need a hashtag - so, the #CripSwapShop is officially open. Fingers crossed someone can help you get what you need (& benefit from what you're offering)

annabookwriter.bsky.social•83 days ago

Local would certainly be best (Western WA, US), but if I can get a box it can theoretically be shipped.

barrowmember.bsky.social•83 days ago

And I'll add myself to #CripSwapShop
Got: A Tens Machine, still in packaging: sadly, didn't help my pain
Want: Silk scarves/clothes (must be 100% silk as I need to protect skin from hair thanks to MCAS, & react to all fabrics except silk, cashmere & cotton) Cashmere also very welcome: any size/item.

lynnstrong.bsky.social•82 days ago

When I could sit upright long enough to dye things, Dharma Fabrics was fantastic for 100% silk scarves and some clothing blanks that were comparatively inexpensive because meant as the substrate for art, and most of them were minimally chemicalled for the same reason - worth a look maybe?

leonalee.bsky.social•83 days ago

📌

leonalee.bsky.social•83 days ago

I love this idea. the amount of wrist/hand/thumb/knee braces, slings and things, mostly never used, I have... is ridiculous!

barrowmember.bsky.social•83 days ago

They accumulate so quickly, don't they! & you've reminded me to go through to find the ones I have that I react to (thankfully @bibicosplays.bsky.social compressionwear seems to be wearable as long as I have silk under it - most stuff is causing MCAS rash even over layers of things I don't react to)

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