March 1, 2004 at 12:00 am #37489
Murray-C
Participant
Putting aside the disability factor for a moment, would you not hold a door open for an able-bodied person? Just because you are in a position to help someone who happens to be in a wheelchair doesn’t necessarily mean you are showing pity, but rather expressing common courtesy. In addition to people in wheelchairs, I’ve opened doors for people who are blind, elderly, pregnant, on crutches, with their arms full, etc.