#disabled cosplayer

Hi! Yes I know I’m hot *and* a model and it weirds you out because I’m a cripple, so you’re hoping it’s a “statement piece” or something so you don’t have to reckon with being attracted to a cripple. I’ve had to deal with this question and it’s variants so many times lmfao

I’ve used a cane almost daily over the course of the past 7 years because of my several flavors of spinal damage, joint issues (not EDS), severe chronic pain, and an autonomic system disorder that makes me pass out/almost pass out basically whenever my body feels like it when I’m unmedicated (and sometimes when medicated too lmfao)

I’ve had a lot of other disabled folks, especially other disabled Black and disabled Trans folks, tell me how much it matters to them to see someone like me, like them, being openly disabled and not being ashamed of it. How it made them less scared to be *themselves* to see me existing and doing my thing, even/especially in terms of interacting with their sexuality while disabled thanks to me being visibly disabled and having done SW/lingerie modeling.

So that’s whats with the cane. Being visibly disabled doesn’t make us less attractive and doesn’t make us lesser, and you shouldn’t feel comfortable questioning why someone is using a mobility aid.

A cosplay compilation ✨️ this isn't everything that I've done over the last two years, just a few highlights! I'm still very much at the beginning of my cosplay journey, but I have big plans for the next year!

Thank you to all the awesome people who I got to meet and take photos with at Fan Expo Cleveland, and of course to everyone who supported me in the Fan Expo 2026 Cosplay Craftsmanship Competition!! I'm thrilled to have received the Sustainability Award!!

I'll be providing my build book below so you can see how I made my entire cosplay for just $52 and from nothing but locally-thrifted and pre-owned or second-hand materials! No online-shopping required! ;)

Feel free to ask any cosplay questions in the comments! :D

Disablility and Cosplay

remembering that time i was wheelchair enjoltaire with someone

@rainbow_cosplayerr on ig :)

happy disability pride month to my fellow disabled cosplayers and creators out there! 🩵

remember, there's nothing wrong with cosplaying with mobility aids! being visibly disabled shouldn't stop you from cosplaying your favorite characters!

this is my current favorite disabled/chronically ill character who is dear to me.

I started this photoshoot over a year ago. doing self-shot photos is a bit difficult and painful when you're disabled/chronically ill. but I was determined to finish this! I don't have friends to do shoots with and can't afford to hire someone to model or photograph for me. i'm a photographer, so I decided to try my best to be the model as well. when I say it was a pain, that's an understatement. it took me so long to finish this because I needed time to recover after every shoot. my camera is old and remotes dont work with it, so I have to run back and forth and pose within 10 seconds.

I have a hypermobilty disorder (hEDS) which causes dislocations/chronic pain/mobility issues, undiagnosed autoimmune (doctors not sure which yet), and and highly suspected POTS - dizziness/lightheadedness/elevated heart rate/nausea/shortness of breath/etc when i'm on my feet for too long or moving around too much. these combined, especially with also being autistic, cause a large amount of mental and physical exhaustion and stress. mobility aids help me navigate the world with my health problems easier and i'm trying to learn to not be ashamed of using them.

doing something as tedious and strenuous as a cosplay photoshoot all on your own when you're disabled/chronically ill is very difficult. but I want to share my passion with others, as well as try to do more shoots with mobility aids so I can perhaps help other disabled people feel more comfortable and confident to try or do more cosplay too!

….I don’t even have words for that man…

So instead of spiralling in a corner I’m going to share some POC cosplayers who I absolutely love and believe deserve all the love and attention. They will all be from tik tok because that’s the only place I see cosplay content.

@ ezinne.jpg

Does a whole variety of anime characters from Ranpo (Bsd) to Dan Wilds (Aftg) and just never misses I’m always blown away by her skills. I think my current favourite of there’s is Maomao but honestly so many good ones to choose from.

-Kohmeadas

Mostly does Danganronpa and Bungou Stray Dogs though they do dip into other series like Alien Stage. I love their Akutagawa so much and they often cosplay with their partner who isn’t a cosplayer themselves but just loves to join in which is just so sweet.

@ dandi.noel

Does quite the variety of different cosplays from Bubble (Tadc) to Zoey (Kpop Demon Hunters.) She is also physically disabled and has customised her wheelchair for her cosplays. I think my favourite has to be her Princess Peach because looks amazing and she just made herself the kart.

@ Tobiocrochets

As a crocheter myself I had to bring up a crochet cosplayer. Does a variety of characters from Zenitsu (Demon Slayer) to Sanji (One Piece.) I found her from her Madoka Magica cosplay and it’s so good and oh my god the dress…it’s incredible.

@ notyourabg

Does a variety of different characters from Bucky (Marvel) to Jinx (Arcane.) They’re a hijabi cosplayer and it’s fun seeing them style their hijab to the character. She also does figure skating and has done so in cosplay which is just incredible. My fav from them is probably their version of Miku.