#disability advice

Scripts I use as a disabled autistic person when someone asks why I’m in a wheelchair (You don’t owe anyone an explanation for why you’re using a mobility aid, these are for if you want to/have the spoons):

-“I’m disabled.”

Pros:

-They can’t ask further questions because who in their right mind is gonna say “why are you disabled”

-Teaches abled-people that it’s none of their business

Cons:

-They do tend to get huffy for some reason?

-Leaves no room for Creativity

-“I have a condition that makes walking or standing for long periods of time unsafe”

Pros:

-It gets the point across

Cons:

-Often leads to further questions

-Kind of dry

-No room for creativity

-“An evil witch in the woods stole my ability to walk and I have to be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life as penance for stealing her chickens to feed my family”

Pros:

-Mysterious and whimsical.

-Makes you out as tragic hero

-Interesting AND creative

Cons:

-None