It does take a little practice to know when to ask if someone needs help. Generally if someone needs help in public then they’ll bring a friend or family member to help them.
That being said, it’s always better to ask than assume. Never push someone’s wheelchair (particularly into a road without checking for cars, yes this has happened to people) unless you’ve offered assistance and the person has said yes.
Personally, I’d rather have someone friendly ask how I’m doing and leave it at that if I say “fine”. I may not need or want help, but it’s nice to be reminded that people care.
Nah that’s cool, I appreciate your comment, thank you.
I don’t think I’d ever feel comfortable physically intervening in someone’s life whether they had a disability or not, without consent or a very good reason why I’m getting hands on with their shit. It just seems mega rude from all angles.
That said, I’d be entirely comfortable with walking past and dropping in a “do you need a hand with anything?” and if I’m told “no thanks” or “nope” or “fuck off”, then that’s cool too.
It does take a little practice to know when to ask if someone needs help. Generally if someone needs help in public then they’ll bring a friend or family member to help them.
That being said, it’s always better to ask than assume. Never push someone’s wheelchair (particularly into a road without checking for cars, yes this has happened to people) unless you’ve offered assistance and the person has said yes.
Personally, I’d rather have someone friendly ask how I’m doing and leave it at that if I say “fine”. I may not need or want help, but it’s nice to be reminded that people care.
Nah that’s cool, I appreciate your comment, thank you.
I don’t think I’d ever feel comfortable physically intervening in someone’s life whether they had a disability or not, without consent or a very good reason why I’m getting hands on with their shit. It just seems mega rude from all angles.
That said, I’d be entirely comfortable with walking past and dropping in a “do you need a hand with anything?” and if I’m told “no thanks” or “nope” or “fuck off”, then that’s cool too.