HairyChick

... if there were a fire in a building that you were in and warnings said not to use the elevators, would you stop and help carry down the stairs the people in wheelchairs?

I never gave it much thought until yesterday. My doctor appointment was in a building with elevators and stairs only as it’s an old building. Sign said to use the stairs in case of fire. I began thinking that I’d use my arms to pull me down the stairs slowly and hope no one stepped on me.

But quadriplegic people can’t use their arms and they are stuck. Fire department people are trying to help I’m sure but would you stop and help?

My chair weighs a lot more than me, about 250 pounds with attached battery. I’d say screw the chair and take me only. Someone could push it down one step at a time but then you’d block people from leaving.

I wondered how many people would help or just figure someone else could help since they want to leave fast.

Scary thought. From now on, any building that I’m in without a ramp or emergency exit for wheelchairs is going to hear my views. If I’m told not to worry, I’m going to say I just want to be prepared.

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