Ignorant People

Humphrey10

There's a website with more details:
http://www.disability-onboard.co.uk/

wildwestfan

Just to add anyone can use the train assistance. I have seen mothers with a couple of little ones, luggage and buggy being very thankful for the service.

Soleil_lune

mazza111 wrote: »

REREAD what I wrote - If they say I/she doesn't look disabled... then they get the smart 4rs3 comment about not looking stupid. There are many disabilities that are invisible, and I have no qualms whatsoever about anyone politely asking me. But that don't look disabled comment is really annoying, especially for a young lass that's still coming to terms with her disability, and one you normally get from old people. Or you're too young to be in a wheelchair. You're too young to be using crutches/sticks/mobility scooter.

If however you had asked me if I realised I was in a disabled parking space, I would reply, yes, my daughter is disabled, would you like to see her badge?

To quote what I wrote earlier "Now if they say we don't look disabled, I just reply with, funny enough, you don't look stupid. But usually they get as far as the car and either they see the crutches or the chair."

But no by law, they don't have the right to see the badge.

What a bloody cheek. How DARE people say that about your daughter? I have been reading the posts and frankly Wildwestfan's attitude is baffling

Re; the OP, what a nasty person, telling you to pi55 off. They could have said 'sorry but I have problems standing also...and I need the seat.'

Have to say though re dori's original post: I have to disagree that the younger generations are and ruder than the older ones. There's good and bad in all age groups.

wildwestfan

Soleil_lune wrote: »

What a bloody cheek. How DARE people say that about your daughter? I have been reading the posts and frankly Wildwestfan's attitude is baffling

Re; the OP, what a nasty person, telling you to pi55 off. They could have said 'sorry but I have problems standing also...and I need the seat.'

Have to say though re dori's original post: I have to disagree that the younger generations are and ruder than the older ones. There's good and bad in all age groups.

So my attitude is baffling? One that suggested there is no need for rudeness or sarcy comments. One that suggested that it does no harm if people ask if someone is actually entitled to use a disabled parking space.

You see I find the attitude of people towards me, also disabled, and unable to walk more than about 20 yards without stopping because of pain and shortness of breath so very different. I use a mobility scooter, would not be safe for me to drive anything faster, and am always treated with kindness and respect. People always step aside to let me pass, smile and wish me good morning. Cars stop for me to cross the road. I am truly appreciative of the many kindnesses people show me but do not think anyone able bodied owes me anything. I do have a BB but it is seldom used, obviously only if I go in a car with a family member.

The difference is you see that I do not have to mention my disabilities in every single post. I do not let my disabilities define the person I am. I do not use disability as an excuse for rudeness.

nannytone_2

wildwestfan wrote: »

So my attitude is baffling? One that suggested there is no need for rudeness or sarcy comments. One that suggested that it does no harm if people ask if someone is actually entitled to use a disabled parking space.

You see I find the attitude of people towards me, also disabled, and unable to walk more than about 20 yards without stopping because of pain and shortness of breath so very different. I use a mobility scooter, would not be safe for me to drive anything faster, and am always treated with kindness and respect. People always step aside to let me pass, smile and wish me good morning. Cars stop for me to cross the road. I am truly appreciative of the many kindnesses people show me but do not think anyone able bodied owes me anything.

The difference is you see that I do not have to mention my disabilities in every single post. I do not let my disabilities define the person I am. I do not use disability as an excuse for rudeness.

On the 2 occasions i have had problems, both have been ith users of mobility scooters who seemed to think i should 'get out of their way'. if i saw them then i would,.

i dont expect anyone to make special allowances for me, but never cease to be amazed hoe nice people are, given the opportunity.

i get a little bothered wih some mobility scooter users thogh as they seem to think that because i walk, then i cant be disabled 'like them'

wildwestfan

I go so slowly you no doubt could walk faster:rotfl:I resisted getting a scooter for ages because I was so worried about driving into anyone.

It has made such a difference to my life. I can go and get my own newspaper, get down to the doctors or to my local supermarket. I was completely housebound before unless I used cabs.

mazza111

Soleil_lune wrote: »

What a bloody cheek. How DARE people say that about your daughter? I have been reading the posts and frankly Wildwestfan's attitude is baffling

Re; the OP, what a nasty person, telling you to pi55 off. They could have said 'sorry but I have problems standing also...and I need the seat.'

Have to say though re dori's original post: I have to disagree that the younger generations are and ruder than the older ones. There's good and bad in all age groups.

As I've said hon, I have no objections to them asking me politely, just the "you don't look disabled" comments. And yes, you are completely right, that there's good and bad in every age group, we've just found it's the oldies that seem to come out with comments like that. Or climb over the wheelchair to get to the reduced section :rotfl:

And don't worry about WWF, seems he thinks I'm rude for saying it,he's entitled to his opinion. As I've said, if someone came up to me and said, "Do you realise you're in a disabled space?" I would reply politely, "yes, my daughter is disabled, thank you." Or offer to show the badge. I have 2 in the car atm, one for my daughter, and one for my mother, none are used when they aren't in the car. I have 3 in the car when I go out with my sister.... And always display the right one, apart from one occasion when I was in a rush and grabbed the wrong one. :rotfl:

Nanny I can't even begin to imagine what that's like for you hon... really can't.

mazza111

wildwestfan wrote: »

So my attitude is baffling? One that suggested there is no need for rudeness or sarcy comments. One that suggested that it does no harm if people ask if someone is actually entitled to use a disabled parking space.

As previously stated, ask politely, there's no need for rudeness towards a young lass with serious problems.

You see I find the attitude of people towards me, also disabled, and unable to walk more than about 20 yards without stopping because of pain and shortness of breath so very different. I use a mobility scooter, would not be safe for me to drive anything faster, and am always treated with kindness and respect. People always step aside to let me pass, smile and wish me good morning. Cars stop for me to cross the road. I am truly appreciative of the many kindnesses people show me but do not think anyone able bodied owes me anything. I do have a BB but it is seldom used, obviously only if I go in a car with a family member.

I'm pleased for you. . We do come across nice, considerate people, but these occasional rude ones, are rather annoying. I'm genuinely pleased you haven't come across the rude ones that we have. The lass hates using the mobility scooters even in supermarkets, cos shouting excuse me to people standing in aisles, then draws attention to the fact that she's using the scooter

The difference is you see that I do not have to mention my disabilities in every single post. I do not let my disabilities define the person I am. I do not use disability as an excuse for rudeness.

Disability is never an excuse for rudeness. Neither is being able bodied, old, young or whatever. And if that's aimed at me, I'm not disabled.... I have a disability, but certainly not disabled. That's why I was so reluctant to use the housing points.

Dunroamin

jacques_chirac wrote: »

Perhaps they did not wish to disclose the fact that they were disabled? Not everyone likes to shout about it!

Perhaps he was autistic or had Tourettes.

wildwestfan

Dunroamin wrote: »

Perhaps he was autistic or had Tourettes.

Couldn't have been. This is MSE world where people are always rude and hostile to the disabled as a matter of course. Allegedly.