Sometimes I find myself in the situation of performing disability in order to minimize intrusive questions. Non-disabled people expect all wheelchair users are full-timers. Standing up and reaching for something is tricky. One reason is I have to hold my head in a particular way not to faint. But the other reason is managing disablism: I scan the room for strangers, because I don't want to deal with the "Wait! It's a miracle! What happened to YOU?!" Once the room is clear, I'll tackle it.
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Sometimes I find myself in the situation of performing disability in order to minimize intrusive questions. Non-disabled people expect all wheelchair users are full-timers. Standing up and reaching for something is tricky. One reason is I have to hold my head in a particular way not to faint. But the other reason is managing disablism: I scan the room for strangers, because I don't want to deal with the "Wait! It's a miracle! What happened to YOU?!" Once the room is clear, I'll tackle it.