Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
New experience
It wasn't new for me however it was for the worker. I got my hair washed and cut. First I was asked if the person I came with was going to help me. I said no I brought him and he's getting a haircut too. I didn't feel it was an appropriate question to ask. Then the girl assumed washed meant using a water bottle to wet it. She stopped at her station waiting for me as I wheeled to the sinks. I explained that it's been done before but the shape of the sink made it hard. At one point I considered getting my bangs cut. I gave her encouragement all along and eventually she was smiling. It was an education for her and she said she never before had someone who used a wheelchair. I am glad it was a good experience for him but sometimes I get tired of be a teacher and also getting odd questions.
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