Disabled but not in wheelchair / myLot

July 14, 2009 9:27am CST

I've been looking online for places that have disabled access, but mostly they just say they have ramps, I have difficulty with some ramps and steps because I use crutches, why is it that if you look for information about disabled things, it assumes you have a wheelchair?

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Shery32

@Shery32 (423)

• Saudi Arabia

14 Jul 09

Hi I think mainly because they are stereotyping - they "many ppl" have the idea of disabled as "wheelchair" when it should be changed to special needs instead of disabled. I mean disable to do what??! Special need means that you need something that is not usually provided or available. Thanks

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dmrone

@dmrone (746)

• United States

14 Jul 09

Hi! I think the people are thinking that even if you have crutches that it would be easier for a person to go up a ramp, then stairs or steps. Not all ramps are made the same and i can see where it could be a problem for someone to use them with ease.

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cher913

@cher913 (25782)

• Canada

14 Jul 09

because most that are disabled do have a wheelchair. i walk with a quad cane because of my knees, so i know what you mean in that respect. i do use a ramp because i cannot do stairs. can you walk up stairs with your crutches?

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RieRie

@RieRie (820)

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15 Jul 09

I can do 2 steps as long as they are wide, but can't do stairs, still a bit wobbly.

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