tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post1381428062259388387..comments2023-07-16T03:34:59.018-06:00Comments on Revising the Dream: Lattes and ElevatorsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post-3099307577481692152008-07-28T15:13:00.000-06:002008-07-28T15:13:00.000-06:00Although I understand why you felt that the couple...Although I understand why you felt that the couple was 'inspiring', I feel that really, the word you are looking for is 'hopeful'. Because most people with disabilities don't want to be seen as inspiring, or sweet, or cute (such infantilizing terms). We just want to be seen as what we are, ordinary people living ordinary lives. Would you have been inspired if that couple had been drunk after a long night on the town, and were getting coffee in a futile attempt to cure a hangover? What if they swore or were rude to the clerks? Telling people that they are inspirational denies them the ability to be human, which includes being a jerk all the time. And if you're going to stare, do go over, introduce yourself and explain about your kid......just staring alone will only earn you hatred and assumptions of ignorance.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and the reason Las Vegas is so accessible is two-fold. 1, much of it is new construction and so has to comply with the Americans with Disablities Act of 1993, as opposed to older buildings and cities, and 2, a large proportion of people who gamble and go to places like Vegas are older, may use mobility devices or have trouble walking, and you can't take the money out of the guy's pocket unless he can reach the machine. I'm afraid it's pure economics, not pure altruism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post-25227340527603855682008-07-15T09:25:00.000-06:002008-07-15T09:25:00.000-06:00Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing that experience...Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing that experience.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12823005170821428033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4739498627453680997.post-71373454077602462502008-07-15T09:23:00.000-06:002008-07-15T09:23:00.000-06:00It's far too early in the morning for me to be cry...It's far too early in the morning for me to be crying but your amazing insight & views always do that to me, Chrystie!!! (darn you!!! :)<BR/>I'm like that too....I HATE to stare but I watch people in wheelchairs just to see how they "manage". I seek them out, actually...almost like a stalker. Is that bad??? I also look for moms & dads with "special-needs" strollers cause that's the road we're headed for now. Joshie does awesome in his walker but for longer distances & long days at Disneyland...he still needs a stroller & he's getting to big for the ones we have. *SIGH*....when will it ever get easy????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com