Contact person ashamed over lack of carrying assistance

A contact person for a disabled woman expresses shame in a letter to the editor in Nerikes Allehanda. Previously, the woman received carrying assistance for paratransit trips, but now this support is denied. The author describes how the help involved practical aid during travels.

In a letter to the editor published in Nerikes Allehanda, a contact person shares frustration over the lack of support for a disabled woman. The author, serving as the woman's contact person, notes that she previously received "bärhjälp," or carrying assistance, when traveling by paratransit. This involved practical help, such as carrying items or aiding with boarding and alighting.

Now, this assistance has stopped, leaving the woman without essential support. The contact person expresses deep shame about the situation and questions why such changes occur. The letter highlights the importance of providing adequate aid to disabled individuals to enable their participation in society.

The text is a personal reflection pointing to possible shortcomings in the local support system for people with disabilities. No specific reason for the change is given in the letter.

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