Reply #16: After achilles tendon surgery [View All]

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

I was stuck in a wheelchair for two months. You won't believe how many businesses do not have disabled access or make it very hard for a person with disabilities to get around, go to the restroom, get items, open doors, etc.

Had I been disabled on a permanent basis, I would have filed a suit in no time against all the businesses that did not comply with the ADA.

There is nothing like walking in another person's shoes to understand how difficult it is. And this was in NY, which is pedestrian friendly.

Side note: I wrote a scathing letter to the MTA (subways/buses) on how they are crappily treating their disabled customers by not advising properly which stations are accessible (with working elevators) and which are not. For instance, one day I had to go to a doctor's appointment. My husband "drove" my wheelchair. We called in advance to find out which subway station closest to the doctor was accessible. So, we stop there and the first elevator is not working. With a bit of a hassle, we manage to ride the escalator. When we get to the mezzanine level, the elevator is not working. However, there is no escalator to get you to street level. So, I did the stairs on my butt (remember, I couldn't walk; I had a rigid full leg cast) with gloves on. Two police officers were there to curse the MTA along with me and my husband.