Are we disabled?

I was in a pub yesterday having lunch and we had booked a table in the center of the place so that we would be as far away from the music speakers as possible.

When we got there, there was a wake booked and we couldn't have the seats - we were put right next to a speaker.

So, I asked the manager if she would turn the music down.

I said that two of us are autistic and the music really bothers us.

I also explained that this was why we had booked those particular seats in the first place.

She was understanding and turned it down which stopped the whole lunch being ruined for us.

It's very important that people are aware that autism can be disabling and therefore are prepared (when they are good people) to respect this and accommodate us.

Hibernating said:

So, I asked the manager if she would turn the music down.

That’s a great example of self advocacy.

Hibernating said:

So, I asked the manager if she would turn the music down.

That’s a great example of self advocacy.