Using public transportation while disabled?
I am in a full leg cast and use crutches. I used the Rapid Transit (somewhat similar to a subway) to go to downtown Cleveland recently. A man graciously offered me a seat but I declined – not wanting anyone to trip over my cast which would be in the aisle. I felt very badly for him as I explained my reason for not sitting, but he did not understand or chose not to. Is a woman, either disable or not compelled to accept such offers. I take my situation in stride, but incidents such as this make my curse my situation. Or, am I too sensitive?
No, you are not compelled to accept such offers. Just say “I cannot sit for medical reasons” and leave it at that.
Transportation Protest by Disability Advocates in Cleveland, OH (1985)
