do you help the handicapped or you ignore them?

@pomwango (1353)
Kenya
February 3, 2013 4:35am CST
there are very kind hearted people who help the blind to cross or if its someone on a wheelchair you would help push them or if they are on crutches help them climb a bus.unfortunately they are those who don't help because they feel scared,uneasy or just uncomfortable.or some peopel just decide to ignore them,do you ever offer to help them?
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@else22 (4317)
• India
3 Feb 13
My parents had inspired me to help the handicapped and I obey what they had told me to do.I leave my seat in buses and trains,I help them cross the road,I read their letters if they are blind.My parents had helped a handicapped,poor boy to pay for his studies until he got employed in a local company.Now my parents are no more,but their kindness is still a source of inspiration for me.I leave no chance to help the hadicapped.
3 Feb 13
That's why you're a 10 else22 :) It would be a far better world, if we all felt the same way about each other. Some many people use family as a form of personal bias amongst themselves, but it's not like that at all
@else22 (4317)
• India
4 Feb 13
I agree with you,nickers.It would really be a much better world if we help each other when we are in problem.Once I had to board a train after being seriously injured in a road accident.The compartment I boarded was packed beyond its capacity.Then one of the passengers had left his seat for me saying,'You are injured,my friend,sit here.I will manage.'That was really a very kind and cordial geature for a stranger like me who was then unable to stand on his legs.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
that was a really great legacy your parents left for you.its good to help people when we can and am sure a good deed never goes to waste.keep up the good turns and am sure you have many blessings coming your way.
• United States
4 Feb 13
If and when it is possible, I help everyone I can handicapped or not. Working with the public as long as I have I have experienced many different types of people. Although, sometimes, people are too proud and get upset when you try to help them. And sometimes it makes people uneasy and upset. For example, a stranger in a wheelchair may not want to be pushed. Their chair is an extension of them, and a stranger touching them/their chair can upset them.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
i agree with you,we should help all those we can and those especially who need our help because there are people who are so moody and wont want help but they should not make us scared to assist people.
@elmiko (6630)
• United States
4 Feb 13
yes, if were to count family members. my dad has epilepsy. hes had it all my life due to a bicycle accident from when he was 15. still, i would help others if they needed it bad enough.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
that's so nice of you to stand by our loved ones not everyone is ready to be a part of the struggle of people around us but with our support their life can be easier.
3 Feb 13
I help when I can but handicapped people don't go often in public here,I believe it's because they are treated like second class citizens.People park their vehicles in the disabled parking space,it's almost impossible to use public transport for them,they don't even have a library service so they could access a necessary information.They talk about gay rights,racism, but when it comes to disabled people, there's suddenly silence.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
thats so true,there is not enough facilities to make them comfortable so they also keep away from where they have to mix with us, the society has talked so much on rights about other groups and forgotten championing for the handicapped.like here in my country at some point they wanted all buildings fitted with ramps so that those on wheelchairs would find it easier to access but after talking no one follows up to do this things.
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
Yes of course many times already, Sometimes when I am on my way to buy bread I happened to passed to a man in the sidewalk, wanting for food to eat, it was early in the morning, so I buy one for him and a hot coffee on a styro glass and on my way back I gave it to him. I felt happy after of what I'm doing. I went home satisfied of what I've done.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
it makes us feel good helping people and also watching someone feel better about their assistance from you is priceless.keep up the good work.
3 Feb 13
I would help but I base that off experience. I don't want to go into personal experiences but we have to help each other. One day that person could be you or a person you love. What do you achieve ignoring someone? Why accept being rude just because it puts you out. They didn't ask to be in that situation. No one does but if you had a handicapped friend who was helped by a stranger, you'd probably feel good about that. The only way to create joy is to spread joy by doing what you can be to helpful
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
we need to help where we can not every person who is handicapped was born that way.some got hurt in accidents or other incidences and it could happen to any of us we need to do to others what we would want done to us.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
3 Feb 13
I have always tried to do my part when i meet people who needs my help... i have helped handicapped as well as pregnant women annd even older man or women (cross the streets) help them with their bags and so on. there are just some people who does not want to be helped and i do not feel offended if they turn me down. :D
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
4 Feb 13
the problem is some of the handicapped are also full of bitterness and can be very rude so i also choose who to help,some can be even insulting.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
4 Feb 13
I do extend help whenever possible. I feel so much for the old people and the disabled.
• India
4 Feb 13
I offer to help only if some one asks me , it,s not easy to know wether a stranger will accept my help or snub me . Ionly volunteur to hlp old persons ,small kids and peoplle whom I know well .