r/YouShouldKnow 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/Thunder21 Jul 19 '20

My girlfriend has a service dog, and so help me god, I'm going to snap one of these days and fight someone trying to touch or take a picture of her dog. It gets so old, and it's the same every time. People get offended they cant take a picture?

Motherfucker, try taking a picture of someones Walker or hearing aid and see how they feel.