Unfortunately, our opinions are often based on the few who represent the rude side. As much as I'm sure you were concerned about there being jerks, I can assure you, I was concerned about those who think their scooter grants them the right to be jerks. I can't tell you how many people honked their horn at me rather than politely ask me to step aside or go around if I happened to not see them while talking and walking with friends. There was a person in a scooter who literally sped and cut me off as I was entering the elevator. While this is easily the very minority, these instances make me wary of disabled. I don't appreciate the attitude that some have wherein being disabled makes you above reproach.
That said, I'm glad you were able to enjoy the con and that people were respectful. My close friend, Mel is suffering from ALS and is stuck in her chair, so I am glad to hear it was a good experience for you.
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
timeasmymeasure
no subject
Date: 2009-09-12 08:00 pm (UTC)That said, I'm glad you were able to enjoy the con and that people were respectful. My close friend, Mel is suffering from ALS and is stuck in her chair, so I am glad to hear it was a good experience for you.