This past week in #CPChatNow was bouncing as always. Members discussed books they are reading, funny conversations related to disability, and Halloween. This is #CPChatNow co-host, Devin Axtman, taking you along for the ride on this week’s recap.
Zach had a book recommendation for #CPChatNow, True Biz, by Sara Novic.
Next, I shared a conversation I had on the train with a familiar theme for disabled people, people being amazed that disabled people have jobs and live regular lives.
Stephen asked what members did for Halloween.
Finally, Zach and I talked about what we are most excited for and most dreading in November.
This brings us to our Extend-The-Conversation Question: What were your Halloween traditions growing up?
Please share your Halloween traditions in the comments and join us at 8 Eastern at #CPChatNow! Thanks for reading!
Like trick-or-treaters going door to door Halloween night, various topics came and went Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 during the cerebral palsy (CP) Twitter chat #CPChatNow. To tell you more, I am chat co-host Zachary Fenell. Please join me for your weekly recap.
Early in the evening participants discussed Halloween.
Beloved community member Hannah did not let a painful week stop her from popping into the chat and sharing Halloween memories. Such memories included dressing up one year as Tigger, using a red wagon to make Halloween accessible, and being a “voter” for Halloween in 2014.
Continuing the Halloween theme, participants discussed their plans for October 31st this year (2022).
This conversation I initiated by asking if anyone had Halloween plans. My co-host Devin Axtman replied, “Can’t say I do.” Meanwhile I expressed my contemplation to dress up as Bryan Cranston’s Breaking Bad character as a low key costume for work. Between my recently shaved head and goatee, I could easily pull off the character. At least, if I did not wear a face mask at work. Since I do though, the visual would get messed up. My explanation intrigued Devin.
Curious, Devin asked me if people still wore face masks, noting, “Nobody wears them in Texas.”
Veronica responded, saying, “Very few wear them in AZ (Arizona) except doctor offices.”
Chris and I also piped up, stating in our respective areas some still wear face masks.
Additionally, we all weighed in on another subject.
Planning for her own wellbeing, Chris admitted, “I also clearly need a fall alert thing.” The comment segued to us discussing emergency features on phones. Veronica recalled seeing a news story recently about new iPhones accidently having their emergency feature tripped on roller coasters, wondering if she too will set it off. Devin shared that happened to him once, leading him to frantically reach out to his emergency contacts to ensure them he was fine.
What about you? Answer for the extend-the-conversation question, “Have you ever accidently set off the emergency feature on your phone? If so, what happened?” Respond below in the comments.
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