I've seen a lot of things that need to be challenged
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bonnielassie
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This is my first time here. For most of my working life I've worked with disabled people. Now I'm disabled too. Already I've seen a lot of things that need to be challenged. For example, a man came up to me when I was on my mobility scooter and said 'that looks like great fun! Are you enjoying it motoring round this lake?' I replied by saying 'i'd much rather walk round'! He realised what he'd said!
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Hi @bonnielassie welcome to the community! Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go as to challenging comments from others! Would you like to tell us a bit about yourself?Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Hi @bonnielassie welcome to the community How are you doing today? Thank you for sharing this with us. I agree, it's a challenge but hopefully people think a little longer before speaking to people.
We have a disabled people discussions group, you may like to join.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Welcome to the community @bonnielassie and thank you for sharing.
Brilliant response. I bet he felt like a bit of a plonker after that.Community Manager
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@Adrian_Scope. I've remembered something else. I was planning a rail journey recently and asked for assistance. Because my local station is so small I was told the conductor helps you onto the train as there's nobody at the station but the conductor only helps people who are visually impaired. i almost found myself feeling grateful that I have sight problems! Has anybody else heard of this please?
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Hello @bonnielassie, I’m so sorry for the slow reply, I don’t seem to have received a notification of your response.
That’s ridiculous, I can’t believe they only help visually impaired passengers, surely anyone needing assistance at the station should receive it.Community Manager
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It can be hard sometimes. I seize the opportunity to educate people who don’t understand.
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I am a lifelong wheelchair user and always say things like "going for a walk" I can understand someone with an acquired illness or disability not using that term, for me going for a wheel or push just sounds a bit silly.
At appointments people often ask me to "take a seat" then turn ashen when they realise what they have side, always makes me smile.
I wonder if the guy who spoke to the OP would have said the same to someone on a bike, scooter or similar -
@Adrian_Scope all I can say is that that is what I was told!
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@Garza - I doubt it as they would have been going faster than me. I can't remember exactly what was said, but the man did say something that showed me he realised what he had said and that it was inappropriate.
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