[nabs-l] question about independence

[Chris Nusbaum]

Mohammed,

I believe this is not a question we can answer for you. We don't know your situation and your level of comfortability with the tasks associated with travel in the cab and from the cab to the school. If you are comfortable with doing these things on your own, I see no problem with your polite refusal of help from the driver. This is something which we as blind people must do from time to time. If you are in a situation in which you would prefer assistance when it is available to you, I think there is no shame in accepting or even asking for it. It's your choice. What we say or do in this matter makes little difference—we're not you.

Chris Nusbaum

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> On Mar 1, 2014, at 10:45 AM, Mohamed <malhajamy at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, I have a question about independence.  Earlier, someone brought up the what is independence thread.  That reminds me of something.  So, this friday, I was in a cab.  I go to school by taking cabs.  So, this driver in  particular, he wanted to help me  with practically everything.  Putting my stuff in, opening the cab's  door, getting into the school, everything.  This is what I'm wondering.  When is it best to not accept help, and when should I ask for help? In this situation, should I have accepted help? Or should I have done what I did, and politely said no?
> Thanks.
> 
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