Lanie Carmelo<p>Hello, caneandable.social! I'm Lanie, a 33-year-old <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Christian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Christian</span></a> woman from Pipe Creek, TX. I'm <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/aroace" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>aroace</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/TotallyBlind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TotallyBlind</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ActuallyAutistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ActuallyAutistic</span></a>, and living with multiple <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ChronicIllnesses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllnesses</span></a>. I've just moved over from tweesecake.social, so I'm excited to meet new people and reconnect with familiar faces!</p><p>A bit about me:<br>- I live with my mom and stepdad, who are my caregivers<br>- I have a Miniature Pinscher named Squeaker<br>- Currently studying programming on freeCodeCamp.org and codecademy.com and Braille proofreading through the NFB<br>- I work as a usability tester and aspire to become an <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> consultant<br>- My goal is to create a nonprofit for people with multiple <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/disabilities" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>disabilities</span></a></p><p>My interests include:<br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Gaming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Gaming</span></a> (especially accessible games like incremental/idle games, word games, puzzles, RPGs, roguelikes, and MUDs)<br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Technology</span></a> and <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Cybersecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Cybersecurity</span></a><br>- <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/RareDiseases" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RareDiseases</span></a> and <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityRights</span></a><br>- Reading (sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, mysteries, and nonfiction)<br>- Swimming<br>- Gardening (planning to start soon!)</p><p>I'm passionate about <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>accessibility</span></a> and creating a more inclusive digital world. I run online groups for people with multiple disabilities and am active in the <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityCommunity</span></a>.</p><p>Some of my <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/health" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>health</span></a> conditions include occipital neuralgia, intracranial hypertension, Empty Sella Syndrome, fibromyalgia, hidradenitis suppurativa, GERD, gastroparesis, IBS, sleep apnea, migraines, and non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.</p><p>I use various devices to navigate the digital world, including a Windows computer, iPhone, Android tablet, Fire TV, Echo Dot, Apple Watch, wireless headphones, and a Braille display. <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AssistiveTechnology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AssistiveTechnology</span></a></p><p>I'm always eager to connect with others who share similar experiences or interests. Feel free to reach out, especially if you're into <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AccessibleTech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibleTech</span></a>, <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityAdvocacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityAdvocacy</span></a>, or if you just want to chat about books, games, or life with multiple disabilities!</p><p><a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/Introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Introduction</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/NewHere" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NewHere</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/BlindMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BlindMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AutisticMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AutisticMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ChronicIllness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ChronicIllness</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/ProgrammingLearner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProgrammingLearner</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/AccessibilityAdvocate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AccessibilityAdvocate</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/DisabilityRights" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DisabilityRights</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/mastodonmigration" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mastodonmigration</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/autism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autism</span></a> <a href="https://caneandable.social/tags/autistic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>autistic</span></a></p>