By which i mean the wheelchair symbol as it makes people assume it only applies to wheelchair users. Im aware that its used to make it clear somewhere has adequate wheelchair access but ive realised lately that a lot of people see the disabled spaces at shops etc and expect the person to be dragging themselves across the carpark, or harassing/judging users of disabled toilets as they dont 'look' disabled due to being or appearing to be able bodied. I think sadly the vast majority of people without experiance of disability think disabled = wheelchair user. Wouldnt a better symbol that encompasses all disabilities and SN regardless of mobility be better? signs showing wheelchair access could still be included.
I have a ds who has problems with sensory processing yet without dx and certainly not thought of as disabled by those around him as he appears NT but has many issues and when needs to use the toilet needs go immediatly, yet i avoid taking him into disabled toilets which as often closer after once being on the recieving end of abuse for him 'looking fine to me'
Of course there may be a reason why the wheelchair sign only is used so happy to be put right.
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To think the Disability symbol should be changed..
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ButterCreamJam · 07/02/2013 16:46
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