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/livegreen53 Jul 20 '20

Read my reply as to WHY I said that. Perhaps you might get involved in informing the authorities which "educate" those of us to supposedly, be respectful and not offend. I stand corrected.

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u/sugarshot Jul 20 '20

Tone-policing disabled people upset by insulting language is a real shitbag move.

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u/livegreen53 Jul 21 '20

Maybe you have nothing else to do? I was suggesting that educational forums hire and consult with disabled people to present accurate information. I'm the last person to be dissing anyone. Why does it seem most anything I say, gets twisted to suit a particular mood or agenda?

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u/sugarshot Jul 21 '20 edited Jul 21 '20

The first thing you did was get defensive. The next thing you did was suggest a disabled person go out of their way to perform labour for you and other people. You should be listening to marginalized voices even when they're not nice to you.

Edit: It's also worth noting that in no way was elven_treachery insulting you with their comment, just your language. You interpreted it as a personal attack on your character. That's on you, not them.