Handicapable

My perspective on people who use assistive devices (canes, walkers, etc.) has changed.  A person who uses an assistive device has had to overcome a huge challenge to reach the current status of ambulating with assistance, so one can see this person as kind of a warrior, and a hard worker.  I used to label a person using a walker as a "disabled" person.  Now, as I primarily use my wheelchair to mobilize, I have a completely different opinion on the use of assistive devices.