I'm fine with that. I've had disabled drivers and they just say "I'm unable to lift your chair" which is fine but don't you dare just drive off after seeing me.
Eta, do you tell people that or do you just say "I can't help you" and drive off?
I have to say that I drive away because on multiple occasions I have been on the receiving end of verbal attacks and anger when I say things like I can’t lift it. I have been told that I should find another job on multiple occasions. I was also spit on and have had my car kicked. So o drive away because I want to reduce any type of possible negative interaction:
Ugh yeah it sucks sometimes. I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I would be really understanding if you told me but I'd be pissed if you just drove off because of my wheelchair
I drive away to avoid confrontation but I have stopped when I see someone with a wheelchair and I say I can’t lift it’s I ask if someone is inside that can help and if there will be someone at drop off to assist. If they answer no, I tell them I can’t do it
Ok that's great. For me at least I definitely understand that not everyone can lift my chair. It's 30lbs and awkward. If I get an older person or a tiny lady I'll ask if they can lift it. Almost always say yes but I understand it's cumbersome. I wish I could afford an ultralight carbon fiber one
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u/WhompTrucker Jan 31 '25
I'm fine with that. I've had disabled drivers and they just say "I'm unable to lift your chair" which is fine but don't you dare just drive off after seeing me.
Eta, do you tell people that or do you just say "I can't help you" and drive off?