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I still cannot thank @seenstories / @seenhealthfor telling my story! As a healthcare provider, I’ve been watching Seen Health Stories on Snapchat every morning to better educate myself on other humans and how they life- never in a million years did I expect to one day have my story told as well! I’m not gonna lie, hearing my story told back to me like this has been a mindf*ck to say the least. Like, huh, I guess I have been through quite a bit in my 30 years. I can’t wait to use the next 30 to continue advocating and spreading awareness about life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Disability as a whole. 🤗♿️❤️
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Meet The Nurse With A Disability
Nobody wants to give this ER nurse on a wheelchair a job. Ryann was born with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has been on a wheelchair from age 26. Facing the stigma of not being physically able to do her job, she finally took up an arrangement as a nurse who helps young children with similar conditions.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

@chronically_ry

#SeenHealth #IAmSeen #EhlersDanlos #MedicalCondition #Wheelchair #WheelChairUser #Disability #DisabilityRights #Stigma #Nurse #RegisteredNurse #ERNurse #SchoolNurse #ehlersdanlossyndrome #nurseonwheels #wheelchairnurse

Dancer spotlight
✨Ryann Mason (she/they)
Fun Facts:
♿️ Ryann was born with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a degenerative genetic connective tissue disorder that can cause frequent dislocations, as well as chronic pain, and organ strain/damage due to the break down of surrounding and supporting structures.
🚑Ryann has over 16 years of experience in the healthcare field.
🌈They describe themself as “a queer force of nature.”
👑 She reined as Ms. Wheelchair Virginia from 2019-2021.
💃🏼 She has been a dancer for 21 years, starting with being recruited for a Nutcracker performance.
💫 Ryann’s favorite quote is “fear is temporary, regret is forever.’
Ryann has been dancing with Infinite Flow since 2023 and has enjoyed diving back into dance.
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Go give Ryann a follow! We are so lucky to have her on our team and can’t wait for you all to see her dance more.
@chronically_ry
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Video Description:
This is a sit down interview with Ryann Mason, a white person with brunette hair falling below her collarbone. Videos play if her dancing in her wheelchair, both in a group number as well as a duet, where she wears a red flow dress.
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#InfiniteFlow #InclusiveDance #DisabilityInclusion #AdaptiveDance #MovementIsMedicine #WheelchairDance

❤️ Edited by @livingwithclaireity - Social Media Assistant

See feed for full group choreo ❤️ Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Comment “Pride” if you want to create a more inclusive world with us ⭐️

Dance Demo from SHIFT - Our community meetup ❤️

@kevin.fr3y - Choreographer
@chronically_ry - Company Artist, Choreo / Teaching Assistant
@chappellroan - Music 🎵

Video Description: Kevin and wheelchair dancer Ryann demo choreography. They smile and dance upbeat.

#InclusiveDance #WheelchairDance #lgbtq #PrideMonth #HappyPride

SHIFT Pride Vibes today 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🩷 Video coming June 1 . Stay tuned. Thank you to all the beautiful souls who came out 🩷

@infiniteflowdance
in partnership with @wearequeerlydisabled

Host: @marisahamamoto (Founder @infiniteflowdance )
Guest Choreographer: @mgjohns
Assistant Teachers:
@travyfrank @chronically_ry
Ambassadors:
@livingwithclaireity (Founder @wearequeerlydisabled )
@hi.there.im.maze
Music: @hilaryduff
ASL Terp: @lavendercygnet

Video Description:
A dance studio, full of dancers, mostly using wheelchairs, rehearse choreography learned the Shift dance meetup hosted by Infinite Flow Dance

#DisabilityInclusion #lgbtq #queer

May peace love and strength be with all who were affected by the tradgedy that occurred yesterday at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” 🕊️❤️🤟🏻
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#SanDiego #IslamicCenterOfSanDiego #PeaceBeWithYou #loveyourneighbor

This week was full of new experiences!:

• I saw a Clinical Psychiatrist for the first time.
• Which meant I got to relive all the major traumas I’ve been through in my life. (LOL 😂)
• I was (re) officially diagnosed with ADHD and Major Depressive Disorder.
• I started trialing medication for my ADHD.
• I came back to the mantra that I adopted the first time tried open water distance swimming: “All Forward Motion Counts.”
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Stay tuned for updates as this journey continues. Baby steps my friends ♿️❤️🤟🏻
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[VD: Ry, a femme presenting human, takes a selfie on the beach. They’re wearing a tan jumpsuit over a multicolored Dino-print tank. Her wavy reddish brown hair and faded rainbow streaks are swept over one shoulder. She wears a hot pink SD Padres bucket hat and has in larger sized silver rhinestone hoop earrings. She’s smiling at the camera and the beach and palm trees can be seen in the background.]
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#MentalHealth #ADHD #MDD #MentalHealthMatters #disabledlife

HELLO THIS NOT A DRILL!! ♿️
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Coworkers, patients, friends that utilize UCSD Hillcrest for care- recently a QR code/survey was placed on all the accessible parking spots at UCSD Hillcrest! Please, I beg you, if you are a UCSD patient or a coworker/friend that gets it- I beg you to utilize the QR at the end of the video and explain the disservice they are doing to their disabled patients and employees by not utilizing their parking situation effectively. (Ya girl loves the new Bachman parking structure, but it’s still 2 blocks from the hospital.)
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UCSD Hillcrest has SO many valet spots (that were at one time ADA parking…) that are NEVER filled. They have the money and ability to fix this situation! Fill out the survey and let them know! ❤️♿️❤️
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@ucsdhealth
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#Disabled #AccessibleParking #UCSD #wheelchair #nurse

Mama Ry here to remind you that using a mobility aid is SO far from the worst thing that could happen to you. Mobility aids grant us independence, quality of life, and the ability to live our lives on OUR terms! ♿️☀️
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[VD: Ry, a femme presenting human, can be seen speaking directly to the camera from her wheelchair in their backyard. They have their reddish brown hair with rainbow highlights pulled into a messy low bun. She’s wearing a bright blue v-neck tshirt for her partner’s business (Master Mechanics). She’s very animated and talks with her hands- a lot. 😅]
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#Wheelchair #Disability #wheelchairlife #nurse #mobilityaids

Updated! Link in bio to save your spot!SHIFT Pride 2026 - May 24, 2026 - This will be lit!

No dance experience needed.
All levels welcome.

Get your dance boost and connect with mind, body, and soul in a judgement-free supportive environment. Learn from esteemed dance artists, connect with like-minded people, and groove to good vibes.

At SHIFT we are SHIFTing dance class culture. You won’t be shamed for resting, learning at your own pace, and dancing in your own way. Dance is a universal language that belongs to everybody.
For SHIFT.9, we are shifting things up. Guest Artist + LGBTQ Influencer Mitchell Johnson will be choreographing and leading this workshop.

We are also partnering with Queerly Disabled. Founded by Claire Raymond, Queerly Disabled meets at the intersection of the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, creating a safe space for belonging through monthly meetups.

Come unleash the DANCER inside of you!

Official SHIFT Pride video will be released June 1, 2026.
Limited to 35 dancers.
Save your spot.
ASL interpretation available.
State your access needs in the registration form.

#DisabilityInclusion #PrideMonth #InclusiveDance

Updated! Link in bio to save your spot!SHIFT Pride 2026 - May 24, 2026 - This will be lit!

No dance experience needed.
All levels welcome.

Get your dance boost and connect with mind, body, and soul in a judgement-free supportive environment. Learn from esteemed dance artists, connect with like-minded people, and groove to good vibes.

At SHIFT we are SHIFTing dance class culture. You won’t be shamed for resting, learning at your own pace, and dancing in your own way. Dance is a universal language that belongs to everybody.
For SHIFT.9, we are shifting things up. Guest Artist + LGBTQ Influencer Mitchell Johnson will be choreographing and leading this workshop.

We are also partnering with Queerly Disabled. Founded by Claire Raymond, Queerly Disabled meets at the intersection of the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities, creating a safe space for belonging through monthly meetups.

Come unleash the DANCER inside of you!

Official SHIFT Pride video will be released June 1, 2026.
Limited to 35 dancers.
Save your spot.
ASL interpretation available.
State your access needs in the registration form.

#DisabilityInclusion #PrideMonth #InclusiveDance

It’s been a long time coming, but the new Dildos & Dislocations sign is up and better than I imagined thanks to my better half! So before I start recording season 2- here’s a lil intro reel for anyone who’s a new follower. ❤️
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I’m so excited to revive D&D! Have a subject relating to sexuality and/or disability? Drop ‘em below! ♿️❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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🌈 Rainbow Hair: @em___eliz
♿️: all wheels- @spinergywheels
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#DildosAndDislocations #disability #sexuality #sexed #CapCut

My Hospital’s Nurse’s Night Out @petcopark ! ⚾️🤎💛👩🏻‍⚕️
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Always love this event (when I can get tickets from the department drawing…)- I’ve never lived somewhere with a professional sports team (whaddup VA friends 😅) so I really love the community aspect of going to games. I may not be the most knowledgeable baseball fan, but I do love beer, themed outfits, and men in tight pants! So a win is a win if you ask me!
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Thankful to my hospital for giving us such a fun way to celebrate nurses week!
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♿️💛🤎⚾️#CapCut
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#PetcoPark #SanDiego #NursesWeek #Padres

Absolutely LOVE when a job is self-styled and they say “think punk rock” SAY LESS. 😅 Laid out options for the mister to help me pick- ended up picking an outfit I’ve worn to MANY a punk show. 😂😂 Needed to hype myself up with this throwback on the way there. ❤️
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[VD: Ry, a femme presenting human, can be seen singing while driving to a commercial job. She has her medium length reddish brown hair pulled half back in a 1940s style with two flowers, one white, one orange, pinned behind her left ear. Her make up is rockabilly style with a bold red lip and cat eyeliner. She had discreet gold bamboo hoop earrings in. Their top is a black tank that reads the word “feminist” 4 times down the front. The neckline is cut into a deep V and there’s a black cord lacing the V together. Ry’s ample cleavage is on display my child! You can sometimes see the leopard pencil skirt and black satin ostomy cover (via @Ostome Fashion) picking above the bottoms of the steering wheel while she sings.]
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#punkrock #photoshoot #commericalshoot #disabledmodel #model