Today, I was leading a wheelchair fundraiser to raise money to make public areas wheelchair accessible. I had several guest speakers, all of which were confined to wheelchairs. About ten minutes after the fundraiser was supposed to begin, I realized that the stage was wheelchair incompatible. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was at the Salvation Army when I saw a wheelchair in the miscellaneous aisle. I thought it would be fun to ride around in it. As I was wheeling it back to where I found it, I made it back just as it's owner was hobbling out of the dressing room. FML
Today, I went on a field trip with some people from school. I'm currently confined to a wheelchair, so I had to rely on my sister to get around. She eventually went off with her friends, assuming that the people nearby would keep me company. Five minutes later, they'd all left me. FML
Today, I went to a café that claimed to be fully accessible, as I use a mobility aid. The ramp was technically there but so steep, I needed help. Three strangers helped push me up while I apologized, laughed nervously, and tipped coffee onto myself at the top. FML
Today, while walking in the mall, I had two people race past me in wheelchairs. Thinking they were racing, I started rooting for the one guy that was ahead. Turns out his wheelchair was malfunctioning and the other was chasing after to help. He then slammed and fell into the water fountain. FML
Today, I attempted to be nice and hold a door open for a person in a wheelchair. He hit the button to open another door. While I pointed out that I would hold the door for him, I realized that the door I was holding open for him led down some stairs. FML
Today, my boss scheduled a staff breakfast at a swanky new restaurant for all the hard work we've been doing. The dining area is on the roof, and the building has no elevator. I've been in a wheelchair for 11 years. When I brought this to my boss's attention, he said it wasn't his problem. FML
Today, I managed to break my ankle by running it over with the wheelchair I've used on a daily basis for the last 6 years. FML
Today, while leaving work, I noticed a woman struggling with her wheelchair. Trying to be kind, I grabbed the handles and began to push her. A few moments later, the front wheels caught on something and I ended up dumping her onto the ground. Now my coworkers all think I'm a huge douche. FML
Today, I was brutally run over by a man in a wheelchair. FML
Today, I made fun of my friend when she tripped over the curb. I said, loudly, "Haha, you can't even walk." I then notice the man in the wheelchair a few feet ahead of us. FML
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00069 0
It just proves your point, doesn't it? It sucks that the speakers couldn't get to the stage, but now the entire audience is thinking, "Wow, if only this place was wheelchair compatible...", which should make them more likely to donate money.
theanamachine 0
way to go genius!
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Frlf 0
I lol'd.
David_Agnew 0
#7, Ummm...that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Why would you WANT to be in a wheel chair? There's more to it than a better parking space. Too bad for the OP. I wonder what the speakers though.... I hate it when that happens, you were probably so focused on the event you just assumed...
ShyAnn29 15
I have a wheelchair for when I go somewhere, it's really not fun, I'd much rather be able to walk far distances then to be in a wheelchair, so you all who don't need one should be grateful!
askagimp 5
I'm a wheelchair user and could not give a flying **** that I cannot walk. I think you need some therapy for your self esteem problems.
Four 0
"Today, I was a guest speaker for a wheelchair fundraiser to raise money to make public places wheelchair accessible. I went to go up on the stage only to realize that there wasn't a ramp. I'm one of this in a wheelchair. FML."
PlasticShark 0
No wheelchair ramps at a wheelchair ramp fundraiser? You sir, are genius.
foolishwolf 0
IDIOT.
wink568 0
I bet you just got so wrapped up in planning the schedule and such that you didn't think about.
Jem0_0 0
I agree with #7: FAIL!!!
lynx_fml 0
I agree with 17... They weren't the ones who built the stage, it's not their fault!
Krunk 0
As #5 says, I think this only helps to reinforce your case.
Nate_87 0
"About ten minutes after the fundraiser was supposed to begin,..." So they delayed the start of it to get the ramps or something? And if that were the case then you're dumb enough to realize something was wrong 10 minutes after everyone else did? Man, if I ever met you I would come to your house to steal everything. And you wouldn't even know it until I got away. Or is this just a complete screw up on the wording =P
syed121417 22
Damn. There's pointing out something then there's just being mean like you are being. "Come to your house and steal everything and you wouldn't notice?" Please calm down and realize that OP never said that they realized after someone pointed it out. There is also a big chance they were the first to realize. Have you ever heard that people have flaws and make mistakes? And OP knows they mad a mistake. Obviously you don't realize how compassionate OP is by even participating in this fundraiser. I feel sad when people like you just go too far with what they say. It's just pointless.
syed121417 22
But, please don't think that I am saying anything bad about your character. I wouldn't because I don't know you.