Would you ride in one of those electric shopping carts for the handicapped if?

Question

you were on crutches & couldn't walk. I'm thinking about ridding in one because I don't think I can walk up & down all the isles, but not sure if they will let me or if I will be too embarrassed. Would you? My husband is out of town & none of my sisters are home & I really need some things from the store.

Answer 1

yea, they will let you. I wouldnt feel comfortable using one(i use crutches too)  but then again i have my hubby to help me so just go do what ya gotta do :)

Answer 2

A disability is a disability whether it is permanent or temporary.  I don't use yet and should have began more than a year ago but seem to prefer due to false pride, leaning on a cart and taking twice as long getting through the store.  No one is going to take a survey or ask you to produce papers at checkout.  Your hesitance is about imagined visibility, but you are almost as anonymous at a supermarket as you are on line.  

Answer 3

Of course they'd let you. They aren't just for the elderly, anyone with difficulties walking is allowed to use them- that means someone with crutches too. I would definitely use it myself if I were having a hard time getting around the store.

Answer 4

THAT is what those things are there for silly!

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As a disabled person.. I wouldn't have a single problem seeing you using one.

Answer 5

If I went grocery shopping alone I used the electric cart mainly to carry my purchases.  If a friend was with me, he or she pushed a cart and I grabbed items from the shelf as i walked on my crutches.