PEOPLE IRKS, WHILE USING MY WHEELCHAIR 4-20-16
Why do people just barge in and push my
wheelchair with me in, without my permission and, at times, without my
knowledge:
I really, really wish people would ask me
"first" before they attempt to help me.
If I need/want the help I would say yes,
otherwise don't help me without first getting my okay.
I understand that people want to help me and I
do appreciate the help but, I do want to be asked "before they touch my
wheelchair or me.
It's only common courtesy!
Another thing that really bothers me is, that
if I'm with another person, and I'm riding along with her, in my wheelchair,
many people will ask that other person how I am.
Hey, I'm here, in front of you and very, very
capable of communicating how I am.
"Talk To Me!"
These actions are so dehumanizing and take
away my independence and dignity besides robbing of the person I am!
Evelyn Pinto
April 20, 2016
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