My cerebral palsy is mild and invisible unless people look at my feet, which turn in most of the time.
My school allows anyone with temporary injuries (broken arms, broken legs) or people with challenges to ride the elevator.
I was tired, so I walked over to the elevator and was about to press the button when a voice startled me.
“Hey! Didn’t you know that the elevator is for handicapped people’s use ONLY?”
I was flustered, but I didn’t think she deserved the explanation that I had cerebral palsy and sometimes used the elevator when I was tired, so I held up the elevator pass on school ID badge and said, “I have the principal’s permission.” She nodded and let me go.
That made me nervous even though I knew how to handle it. My sister was with me, and I was a little embarrassed that she had heard that. She gave me a sympathetic look.
Please be nice to people and think about how words affect other people.People will be grateful, and you will save them from hurt feelings and allow them to keep their dignity.
