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Abby S's avatar

I've had to use a wheelchair quite a few times in airports. The first few times I hated that I had an invisible 'disabled' sticker on my forehead. But the ground staff were magnificent, pushing me through security, passport control, waiting for me when I bought food or needed to use the loo. Now, if I need it, I don't give a *&$£ about what other people think. And I remember that mostly I don't need it but there are others who are wheelchair bound all the time. People are people whether they're independently mobile or not.

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Kim Patrie's avatar

Thank you for this! I have an adult son whom I care for, he is in a wheelchair all day every day. We are planning a trip to see family in the fall this year, and he and I will be flying, while the rest of the family will drive. I have had some sleepless nights thinking about the airport process, but you made it sound not so bad and possibly pleasant for me as the chaperone. We are far beyond embarrassment at this point, so I’m not worried about that, but knowing that the airport staff will (hopefully) be helpful is comforting to me.🙏

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