Periagoge
Scenario

Why strangers think your disability gives them permission to touch you

I'm blind and people keep grabbing my arm to 'help' me without asking, then get offended when I tell them to stop touching me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Others are violating your bodily autonomy while positioning themselves as virtuous helpers.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disability rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.