– Remember that a wheelchair – inviolable human space. Don't lean on her, don't push, don't put your feet on it without permission. Start pushing a stroller without permission – same, what to grab and carry a person without permission.
– Always ask, do you need help, before giving it. Offer help, if you need to open a heavy door or walk on a carpet with a long pile.
– If your offer of help is accepted, asks what to do, and follow the instructions carefully.
– If you are allowed to move the wheelchair, roll it slowly first. The stroller picks up speed quickly, and an unexpected push can lead to loss of balance.
– Always check the availability of seats for yourself, where events are scheduled. Ask in advance, what problems or barriers might arise, and how they can be eliminated.
– No need to clap man, in a wheelchair, back or shoulder.
– Position yourself if possible, so that your faces are on the same level. avoid position, in which your interlocutor needs to throw back his head.
– If there are architectural barriers, warn about them, so that a person has the opportunity to make decisions in advance.
– Don't think, that the need to use a wheelchair – it's a tragedy. It's a free way. There are people, wheelchair users, who have not lost the ability to walk and can move around with the help of crutches, canes, and so on. they use wheelchairs, to save energy and move faster.
For posterity
Kolya general or chief officer of the Russian army, in the service of the sovereign health spoiled, fell on his feet, keeping the mind, in no case should he be dismissed from the service, and with great diligence using doctors, put on your feet again.
For a sensible general or chief officer does not have strength in his legs and seat, but the essence is in the head and skills of military.
Being experienced, I know, that a fool of excellent health can foolishly commit a great school.
And according to this – it’s better to let the commander of victoria win without legs, than a headless fool endures embarrassment, living in perfect health.
Peter I.
