This seems to imply an inability to walk is a bad thing. Why are
we trying to fix things that aren't problems? You walk or roll, I am not
walking when I am using my mobility scooter. Saying I am walking when I am not
will just confuse people. It will take the focus off people's needs for
mobility aid devices. Walking is already made inclusive when we use our certain
mobility aids whether it's a wheelchair or scooter.
Why not address real problems instead of creating issues where there never was
one. This is as dumb as me going out on my mobility scooter and telling
everyone I went for a walk today. Or going for a drive in my car and claiming I
went for a run today!
We need to address the real issues like fighting for more acceptance of those with
all abilities and the equipment they need and not the pointless rebranding of
the word walking. Not everyone can walk and that's okay, I am pretty sure they
don't feel left out, are we forgetting about the freedom and independence
mobility aids like wheelchairs and scooters bring in allowing us to join the
walking. I will not claim I am walking when I am not, doing so doesn't help me
raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy.
In my opinion rebranding the word walking is simply not needed. I think this
falls under the definition of stupidity. Let's stop trying to change things
that don't need changing!
What do you think?
My mobility scooter isn't how I walk, it's how I get around. I won't claim that I
can walk if I am unable to.
So is this complete BS or are they onto something?