• Suck_on_my_Presence@lemmy.world
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    16 days ago

    It’s not a disability, but I’m short. I’ve never felt embarrassed to ask someone tall walking by if they can grab something off the top shelf at a grocery store (for example).

    It should absolutely be the same way with any accomodations needed for any disability.

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      15 days ago

      Keep doing it! Most of us tall people enjoy the opportunity to be helpful 😁

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      15 days ago

      Tall and strong here, some of my friends have felt awkward about asking for help, but I’ve always loved being able to lend a hand!

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      15 days ago

      As a tall person, seriously, its no problem when people ask.

      Though for some reason apparently it’s a massive inconvenience ro speak louder according to hearing people

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      15 days ago

      They oughta have the grabber things in every aisle of the store but they don’t because children fucking steal them to play with!

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        15 days ago

        Stores should just hire enough employees that it doesn’t take twenty minutes of wandering aimlessly to find help.

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          15 days ago

          Sure but they also hire short people. So having the grabbers around helps. My identical twin, all 4’11" works in grocery. So you can find them…and still need the grabbers! Or hope they can find yet another employee that’s taller.

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    15 days ago

    You’ve been posting a lot lately.

    Your content is always great, keep it up!

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    15 days ago

    Society really does make it hell to ask for those accomodations, and subconsciously makes you feel ashamed for it. It’s exhausting

    How many times do I need to repeat something before people get it, and actually believe my words?

    The longer I go on the more I understand just how unkind society tends to be towards disabled people