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/PTBunneh Jul 19 '20

It literally only happened once, everyone else just does it.

Me too. I can pick up my stick with my foot, it takes a few tries, it's awkward as f*ck, and the point is I can do it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '20

I can balance very well on one leg after using it as my de facto only leg for years, Even on the worst of days I can just bend down or squat on it and pick it up myself. I’ve had people trying to catch me when I did that, and I immediately got violent, shoving and hitting, because I’m already vulnerable and they suddenly charge at me.