Wheelchair User Discusses Dating Experiences
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“The club, which has since apologised, initially said it was because her wheelchair was a safety hazard.”
“being in a bar where security keeps coming over and people keep coming over asking me to leave, it was really infuriating knowing that it shouldn't be happening but I can't stop it from happening. It was really dehumanising”
“So being in a bar where security keeps coming over and people keep coming over asking me to leave, it was really infuriating... It was really dehumanising”
“So being in a bar where security keeps coming over and people keep coming over asking me to leave, it was really infuriating knowing that it shouldn't be happening but I can't stop it from happening. It was really dehumanising.”
“I was just told that the chair was in the way, so they weren't happy that it was there.”
“I fear they are unable to accommodate a wheelchair. So yeah, I stick to the places that I am most comfortable with”
“I had to check everywhere because most of them had steps to get in and it was really not accessible at all. You know, back at home in Florida, I'm lucky that a lot of places are accessible.”
“I usually like to take them around to places, but kiddies' places are not wheelchair accessible. So for example, I recently took them to a roller rink, but it was above ground, but when I called, I said, it's accessible.”
“I recently took them to a roller rink, but it was above ground, but when I called, I said it's accessible. So be in mind, we've travelled almost 30 minutes to get there, but I had to sit outside because I think well over 15 steps, steps but the way they were situated.”
“like once after my accident and that alone itself was very traumatic. I would say that it hasn't been great, but actually not anything to do with the wheelchair.”
“I had a lot of hesitation, anxiety and fear when it came to making it official and really putting things on concrete and making this big commitment”
“It's important that that's not the sole focus and they're able to recognize, you know, we are human outside of that.”
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