my experience at the movies

March 26, 2007

Hi everyone,

I am very upset about a bad experience I had at the movies today. The movie

theater here allows people in wheelchairs and 1 guest in free. Well I do not

use a wheelchair at all times, but when I go into a mall or large place like

that I do. The movies is in the mall.

One of the managers made a comment that he seen me helping my mom get the

wheelchair out of the trunk so I must be faking and I shouldn't take advantage

of them. I understand that people

do fake this but he was extremely rude during the whole conversation.

After I got in (free) I complained to the head manager and I was crying because

I was so embarrassed. Then the other manager told me I should just admit that I

was faking. Then my mother snapped on him and I cried more because everyone was

looking at me like I was a freak.

I was thinking about having someone from MDA or my doctor write them a note.

They need to know that not everyone who uses a wheelchair is confined to it at

all times and do walk and drive

and get out their own chairs at times. I am still crying about this. Any

advice would be appreciated.

Jen

March 27, 2007

Ignorance of this nature truly makes me pissy! Jen, I hope you know you do not

walk alone in this type of matter. I agree that many don't understand CMT, but

I believe the rude attitude and the overall judgement that met you at the movies

is what has truly taken you for a loop.

I also agree that you should have a doctor write a letter in addition to

printing materials on their behalf, however I would not just send it to the

manager at the local level. I would send a letter to their headquarters or

public relations manager. This is a time where you can find your voice and

educate many.

I know it is a pain, hurtful at best, but this too shall pass. Find your power

in this situation. Don't let them get the best of you.

Denedria *smile*

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