Why do people assume people in a wheel chair can’t think for themselves?

I’m in a wheelchair due to MS but my mind works fine. I still work and make good money as an A/P manager in a medical facility. When my best friend and I go out to eat or shopping, people ask her what I want to eat or try and give her my change when I buy something. In Liz Claibornes, the sales clerk had the balls to ask me if my friend was going to pay for my clothes!! Did someone put a STUPID sign on my back?

People are just completely stupid. They just don’t understand, because they have never experienced anyone in a wheel chair or with any disabilities. I don’t get what goes on in their head. It is not you, it is them and the society that we live in. Anytime someone sees someone in a wheel chair, a cane, or have some sort of disability they automatically think that person is so called “retarded” and can’t function. It is sad and pathetic. I guess since I grew up with a disabled individual and was able to meet many different people through his programs and education I just don’t understand people like you have experienced. I hope people will finally wake up and realize that people in wheel chairs are humans too. But looking at our society, it is not going to happen anytime soon.

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