Movement Disorders & Public Scrutiny
Someone recently asked me what should someone do about public scrutiny if s/he has an obvious movement disorder, such as Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, or other neurological disorder? This question could also be applicable to wheelchair users who are also prone to public scrutiny when out and about in the world. While the focus of this article is on eating out in public, the “tips” provided apply to other situations as well. Let’s face it, people are going to stare. …