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/CheeseusCrust Jul 19 '20

https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/htwz0c/why_do_people_attempt_to_push_my_wheelchair/

Came here to post this.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

I thought I was going crazy! Would have been nice if they credited this post considering this is someone actually dealing with this issue. Maybe it’s just a coincidence though

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u/CheeseusCrust Jul 19 '20

No credit, only karma whore!

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u/SilasX Jul 19 '20

I have a downvoted comment there suggesting ways to correct people who do this :-(