r/YouShouldKnow • u/LtSoundwave • Jul 19 '20

Other YSK That many people with a disability consider their aides (wheelchair, etc.) an extension of themselves. You should ask before touching or moving them.

Read this article and was surprised to hear how many people struggle with this. Even if you are trying to help, you should ask first.

www.bbc.com/news/disability-49584591

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u/ienginbeer Jul 19 '20

Can confirm! Have a sister in a wheelchair. The easiest thing to do to upset her growing up was push/move/touch her chair. Yes, I was an annoying middle child, but I've grown out of it fortunately :)

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u/Clashmains_2-account Jul 20 '20

Natural isn’t it :)