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/Mccobsta Jul 19 '20

Please ask us if we want help with something its very demeaning when people insist on helping

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u/ariennerose8 Jul 19 '20

And please, please don’t assume we can’t do something. We know our own limitations.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

Oh I usually dealt with that by insisting on doing something completely unreasonable to them in return. They usually get the message soon.