Some people act like it is such a chore to push me in the manual chair so they want me to get an electric one. I know it is difficult, but some like pushing me, despite the hard work, so I don't think I need one. I also have problems keeping my balance in those when they stop.
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It is fair enough for you to think about the issue selfishly - it is mainly you it affects, so you should decide what kind of wheelchair to have. However, as well as taking into account your physical comfort, I guess you should take into account how it affects your relationship with other people: making others happy ultimately benefits you.
Anyway, to answer your question, I don't think what is 'proper' comes into it. You have to deal with people as they are.
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If you have balance problems when an electric chair stops, there are things the chair manufacturer can do to alleviate the problem.
ReplyDeleteIf you do not have the upper body strength to move a manual chair by yourself, resulting in dependence on others for your movements, then yes; you should get an electric chair. It will lessen your dependence on others, giving you higher self esteem.
And are you really sure that the people you think like pushing you around really do? They may just be too polite to say anything.
No, one should not tell this to anyone with special needs. They should respect the fact that one chooses the type of wheelchair they want or need and people should think nothing of it. Those that offer to push you (with your permission and acting) are using good manners, which is kind of like holding the door open and the like. Those that say that you should get an electric one all the time are not using good manners at all or being respectful to you.
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