[Blindtlk] Making a Difference, (Cont.): Bringing the right attitude out

[Arielle Silverman]

I can't think of a situation that would make me ask someone to move
for me. In fact, I don't usually take others' seats if they volunteer
to move. To me it's a matter of integrity. If I want to be and be seen
as a competent person with the right to work, live and travel on my
own, etc. then I've got to be willing to carry the responsibilities
expected of anyone else including waiting my turn for seating. Sitting
near the door is sometimes easier, but there is usually more than one
seat up there. You can also stand near the door.
Also, there are folks without obvious disabilities who might need the
front seats much more than a blind person, such as people with chronic
pain disorders who experience leg pain and fatigue if they stand too
long, or parents with several young children on their backs and in
strollers.
Arielle


On 9/2/14, Kendra. Schaber via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all!
> I usually sit in the front of a bus. When the front is full, I get the
> nearest seat possable. If there is standing room only or when there isn't a
> lot of seats and others who can't stand, I'll stand like everyone else. I
> have had people move voluntarily and I usually thank them. I have also
> helped other blind people find seats too. I am one who doesn't make people
> move in less there is a good reason for it. I've moved for wheelchairs many
> times.
> Kendra
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 2, 2014, at 5:46 PM, Eric Calhoun via blindtlk
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>> Not to play Devil's advocate, Mark, but has a driver ever demanded you to
>> sit down and refused your right to stand?
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