I had my Access Service recertification interview today, and oh boy, it felt intrusive. The interview called me right on time, and the first thing I hear is Screaming kids in the background; I know I can’t place blame because the company allows some people to work from home.
The woman interviewing me asked me the standard questions at the beginning of our conversation.
- What is the nature of your disability? What equipment do you use?
Then the “fun” started. Question 2 was do you live near public transportation, and what prevents you. from taking public transportation? I told the woman that I live on a hill and the bus stop.is at the bottom of the hill. She said you can’t get to the bottom of the hill? “No, that would be dangerous,” I said. Question three, when you travel on access, do you have a PCA with you? Yes I do. Question four, when you have your PCA with you what do they help you do? I could have refused to answer this question, but I took the nice docile Road and said transfer out of my chair sometimes. , the last question was is there any other equipment you use for Mobility? I said yes I use a walker. , then she said are you currently going to physical therapy? I wanted to say what business is that of yours if I’m going to therapy and what my PCA does for me because those are personal issues and you’re not a doctor!!
Everybody has the right to Freedom and for people that have things that are perceived as disabilities, we have the right to have some breathing room from our basic support system which is often our families and just live life on our own then if it is only for a couple of hours a day. Access service definitely needs to work on truly becoming an ally and not an enemy who works against the people that they are supposedly trying to help we need these services to stay independent and some of your questioning is just absurd unless you’ve gone to medical school.
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