Have You Ever Felt Unsure About Interacting With Someone Who Has a Disability, Only to Realize There Was Nothing to Worry About?

Have you ever felt unsure or awkward about how to interact with someone who has a disability, like approaching someone in a wheelchair, only to realize later that those worries didn’t matter? Maybe you hesitated, unsure of what to say or do, or feared you might say the wrong thing. What helped you get past that feeling and focus on the person rather than their disability? Was there a specific moment or experience that helped you relax and connect? How did that interaction change the way you approach similar situations now?