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From: John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: What should I do?
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Date: 28 Jun 90 16:57:36 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 > wheel chair and if this person is going in the same direction
 > as I am should I offer to push him/her? (I'd do this since
 > I'm that sort of  person, but is it proper?)
 >
 
I would only offer if the person really is fighting a hill or looks 
totally wiped out.  But ask if they want a short break, don't just 
grab the chair, as we, or at least I consider that an extension of 
my body.  When you talk to someone in a chair, if there is a chair 
around, sitmdown.  This allows normal eye contact and , believe me, 
saves a sore neck after a long conversation.  Remember we are people 
first who have many interest and just happen to sit around all day! 
We can do anything, and I me anything you can do with the right adaptive 
equipment.  We fly planes, drive cars, climb mountains, and cliff, 
and even sky dive (land in lakes).  Try discussing hobbies, and odds 
are, you will find them just as likely to be interested as your other 
friends are.
For get the chair, think of us as people.  If you want to talk planes, 
come on over to the aviation echo, and I will talk Air Force planes, 
or civilian planes.  Still fly the civilian planes.  People, just 
like you.
Regards, John 

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