My take on the whole scenario of mobility scooters is this :-
Before i start this is CERTAINLY NOT woe is me, cry the poor tale, boo hoo x
I was diagnosed in 2008 with MS. It lay dormant and i began to 'scratch my head' in thinking have the specialists got it right?
Then my precious mum left me and WHOAAAAAAA every MS symptom rear their ugly heads. MS stole so much from me, my mobility began to deteriorate to a point where i need equipment to get about outside ( sticks , mobility scooter and wheelchair ). It is either use a mobility scooter or be pushed in a wheelchair or stay at hone and allow my life is reduce to the size of a pin head.
The use of a mobility scooter gives me a freedom that i believed i would never experience again, it allows me to absolutely revel in a fabulous walk on a summers day, it allows me to revel in days out with my DD and GC, picnics, walks, fun, laughter, photos, memories, the mobility scooter brings me joy and the ability to do the things that were no longer an option.
Its a very sad state of affairs when people are viewed well, you look ok to me as if its sheer laziness fabricated, wanting sympathy and utter pretence, its sad because its like the person who has health issues and needs to use a mobility scooter had to prove they are unable to walk far.
After writing all that i am throwing my arms around everyone and giving you alllll a great big hug .. xx