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/inquisitor-567 Jul 19 '20

Thank you very much I know my friends struggle with standing up for themselves in this regard so I do my best speak up for them and it is something that they have asked my to do I know they struggle so much day to day that most people never get to see and even I only see a small part of that struggle so It really infuriates me to see someone add to that struggle even unknowingly