What do you consider to be disabled?

Question

Would you consider a person to be disabled enough to help them through a door if they are able to walk without help of a cane or crutches or walker. Even if they appear to be bent over a bit?
What do you think about people that can walk from their car to the store but still be parked in a disabled spot?
What do you consider to be disabled?

Answer 1

You can't always tell that someone is disabled from simple appearances. For example, that person that is walking to their car parked in a disabled spot may have a heart condition. Someone who does not use a cane or crutches can still have a neurological impairment, arthritis, or other conditions. I just help everyone I can (hold door for the person behind me, offer to carry something if I see they are struggling), and don't worry about whether they have a disability or not.

Answer 2

I consider it a disability when people have a longterm health condition that effects their ability to do things.

You don't always see it on people that they're disabled and not all disabled people need a wheelchair or a walker and such things. Some disabled people are able to walk short distances or stand for a short time at once, but may not be able to walk far or stand for long. For example my mother used to have major problems with her back and she could walk normally into a grocery store and put some things in her cart, but after a few minutes she always started getting more pain in her back and was less able to move so she always had to go back to the car to rest her back while I stood in line, paid and carried her goods to the car. You would not have seen it on her that something was wrong when she walked in.

You can't tell if a person is disabled by just looking at them, because many of them look like healthy people. You don't know what their health is like and they might have strong pain, limited ability to move or walk long distances etc. so don't be too quick to judge. They may need the disabled spot even though they don't look like it.

Answer 3

Disabled could be many things. My mom has a bad knee that gives out on her from time to time and she walks funny because of it, my husband has neck and shoulder problems and back problems due to a car accident 3 years ago yes he can walk but he walks like he's 90 yrs old so the closer to the store the better for him. Yes I would hold a door open for someone even if they didn't seem disabled I'm not rude and I hate people that let go of the door just as you are approaching.

Answer 4

I think a person is only disabled when they allow their condition to handicap them, or when they are completely overwhelmed. If you want to help someone who looks like they need it, ask first.

People gripe about others who park in handicapped parking, but I used to work for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and I saw what the requirements are for the handicapped parking. Many of the people who seem to be OK walking to the store have other problems, such as emphysema or heart conditions, which do not allow them to walk for long distances.

Under the Americans With Disabilities Act, any person who has a condition which affects one or more parts of their lives, or is perceived to affect one or more part of their lives, is considered disabled. That's pretty broad. I'm even considered disabled, because I have epilepsy. I can't drive, and I've lost 2 jobs because of it, but it doesn't really change my life, so I don't consider myself disabled. I only would be if I allowed it to disable me.

Answer 5

I'M DISABLED.. and i don't ave a parking sticker even thought i need one sometimes. I have fibramylgia,and some days i can't get out of bed, hardly walk ,in really bad pain and have to take alot of medication ,others i feel pretty good,and do walk with out a cane,but i have my husband to hold onto ,and when I'm in a store i get a buggy whether i need one or not just to hold on to
disabled,is not being able to to function as you normally would have,

Answer 6

Many disabilities are hidden ones.
I have Chronic Obstructive Pulomunary Disorder and Arthritis in my spine.
There are times when I have to go to the store. My handicap placard helps me get a closer park to the store when I am short of breath and my back is hurting.

*you can't tell by looking at someone--remember that

Answer 7

hmmmmmm, good ? but many times U don't see whats inside a person...a very bad heat ...U don't see that from the outside, but they cant walk far...ppl on chemo are so weak they hardly can move, but still wanna shop a little...in Florida every 4 person has a handicap sign lol

Answer 8

Well I will say that these people are inconsiderate .Disabled are people who lack of a certain capacity to accomplish certain things,or should be assisted because they are handicapped .

Answer 9

Those I consider disabled <- This answer is the simplest I can put it.

Answer 10

I think that pregnant women and women with babies that are under 24 months old should get a "diabled" sticker.