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Don't Pity Me . . .

Pity can be a double edged sword when you are in a wheelchair. On the one hand, disabled people generally want to be treated as any other member of society. But then again, they also would like society in general to have a little more considerartion when dealing with a disabled person. Of course, there is a very fine line between being pitied and being condescened to. This is a problem eveyone in a wheelchair would of had expeirence of at least one time or another. This is not generally intentional, but more a result of the abled bodied person not knowing how to deal with someone in a wheelchair. This should be remembered, and to a certain degree accounted for, but if a discussion does develop, it will soon become apparent that the disabled are no different to abled bodied people. In general though, most abled bodied people who do have have sympathy towards a wheelchair user, are only trying to help, and although this can get annoying sometimes, it should always be remembered, that one day, you may just need this help which is offered.

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