[blindkid] Cutting lines and accepting help at airports

[Eric Calhoun]

Hi Arielle, it's Eric.  I just read your response, and I was always told
that while in a group, do what the group does and be quiet.  This could
also mean skipping lines at theme parks.  When I was at Disney's California
Adventure, I was by myself last year, but I had some assistance getting on
and off rides.  To this date, I have very strong objections waiting for a
ride longer than an hour.  1.  It could be a hot day, and I could get
sunburned.  2.  I get aggravated standing on my feet for long periods. 
Luckily, I would need assistance for this reason.

Arielle, I took a trip to Nashville this year, and took all assistance
offered.  The only things I didn't accept were offers to sit in a
wheelchair.  Since Southwest Air Lines doesn't have assigned seating, I
accepted pre-boarding arrangements.  I also had 2 objections: use of the
straight cane and holding up the planes.

I'll say, for the record, that only a few of you know my birthday, which
is March 21.  I'll be 40 then, so I have endured a lot of fights for and
with advocacy.  I've learned to be militant, pro-active, and to stand up
for myself.  To everyone on blindkid, thank you for bringing this topic up.
 And Arielle, you've taught me alot, too!  Cynthia, thank you, too.  I hope
Jack is doing well.

Eric
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Eric from Los Angeles.  Live life!  Love community!  Eric on Facebook:
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