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.
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u/sammietheservicedog Jul 20 '20
I have a service dog and children are usually much better behaved around her than adults. I mostly assume that this is because children are probably more used to people telling them not to do something. I remember once in Starbucks, I was standing with my dog (with all my giant “DO NOT TOUCH” “PLEASE IGNORE ME” patches all over her vest) and I heard a little girl go “Mommy, look. You can’t pet that dog because it’s working.” And I turned around and gave the kid a thumbs up and told the mom she was doing a great job with her. Not even two full minutes later some 20-something guy walked up and starting talking to my dog. I told him he needed to stop, she was working, etc. and he did have the decency to apologize and back off. BUT I heard the little girl call him stupid to her mom and my whole day was made.