I don't like it when people lean on or hang onto my wheelchair like it's a piece of furniture there for their convenience while standing and waiting with me for whatever reason. I consider it a violation of my personal space, not in a major way, just an annoyance. All that stated, I actually don't mind it if it's my girlfriend or someone else endearing doing it.
Steve - C4, 21 years From: bob quinn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 10:21 AM To: Dan; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Top 10 most annoying things people do to people using wheelchairs Yes! I also find that most people want to stand off to the side, which hurts my neck even more. And when i turn my chair to try to face them straight-on, they will adjust by moving to the side again. I do so appreciate people who squat or sit to talk. At 05:54 PM 4/18/2010, Dan wrote: One thing that really bothers me is when a person will stand up right next to my wheelchair and start a conversation with me. I always get a stiff neck while trying to look up at their face. I'm always relieved when people squat down to my level to have a conversation. Dan At 05:33 PM 4/18/2010, Nancy P said something that elicited my response: Given the discussion around handicapped parking spaces, I thought you might be interested in a survey we're running now at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation on the most annoying things people do to people in wheelchairs. It started with a discussion in our online community this winter about snow being shoveled into handicapped parking spaces. Then others chimed in with their pet peeves. You can add your vote at http://bit.ly/9KfyTk If you'd like to send this to others in wheelchairs to have them put in their $0.02, you can do that at http://bit.ly/baSKkn Thanks for sharing, Nancy Purcell for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
