Eric, I was listening to a morning radio station last summer...the guy was making fun of people in store carts, stated that most of them didn't really need them, were just lazy.
I called him immediately and he answered the phone. I reamed him about what he said...told him many people like those of us with MS don't look like we need scooters, but we know our bodies and take care to make sure we can function with helpful aids.
What did he say? He denied making fun of people in motorized carts. I got into a heated argument with him, but got no resolution. I told him he needs to apologize on the air. He said "I have nothing to apologize for." I don't listen to that station anymore...

People look through those who are disabled or aged, ignoring us as if we aren't there. I didn't notice until I became middle aged. Now I make sure to look WC riders in the eye and say hi in passing, and smile and acknowledge the elderly.

Nothing like having a disease or getting older to walk in another man's shoes...