Re: Is Obesity a Disability?
That's true Alice - in fact last night I watched a docu on these mobility buggies - people are fed up with them tearing around on pavements and expecting people to move out of their way !Re: Is Obesity a Disability?
I don't think being obese should be classed as a disability, after all in most cases it can be controlled or eliminated altogether by diet and exercise.Re: Is Obesity a Disability?
The way a person uses the scooters indicate his temper and mind set, not the disability that put that person on the scooter to begin with. When I use one in the store, I am treated with terrible disrespect, nearly being shoved off one, had people drop things on my head, pushed out of the way so another can beat me to the check out...once had a person take a item from my cart to put in theirs. It is a two way street, the miss treatment goes both ways. I no longer can even get to the store to shop...internet shop is the way I do it now.Re: Is Obesity a Disability?
Well if one's obesity created "....a physical or mental condition that limits their movements, senses, or activities" i.e the definition of disability - then yes they're disabled.Re: Is Obesity a Disability?
Obesity it's self isn't a disability but it can cause you to be disabled. If you cannot walk or put your own shoes on then you are disabled IMORe: Is Obesity a Disability?
I agree... anything that impedes a person from functioning independently is a disability... It doesn't matter if they did it to themselves or if it was a lifestyle choice, IMO they are disabled.
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