Originally Posted By: Ann

In light of this, if I may add, disability survival 101 is learn how to graciously ask for and accept help.


My teory is that lending a hand out to others while still fit and able will make the process of accepting help when I need it a lot easier...


Asking for and accepting help is a life skill not only for the disabled. I can think of many situations where proud, self-sufficient me really should have bitten the bullet and asked for even just _*a little*_ assistance.