--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There's many an example of disabled…" description: "\"There's many an example of disabled people having their wheelchairs lost or broken on plane journeys, but I've never had any problems. I just destroy m..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b76/liz-carr-7062_broken_there-s-many-an-example-of-disabled-peop_1434525.png" --- # There's many an example of disabled people having their… ![“There's many an example of disabled people having their wheelchairs lost or broken on plane journeys, but I've never had any problems. I just destroy my wheelchair before I leave. That way I'm not disappointed, and I will be fully prepared when a cardboard box full of parts greets me as I arrive…” quote by Liz Carr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b76/liz-carr-7062_broken_there-s-many-an-example-of-disabled-peop_1434525.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b76/liz-carr-7062_broken_there-s-many-an-example-of-disabled-peop_1434525.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b76/liz-carr-7062_broken_there-s-many-an-example-of-disabled-peop_1434525.png) > “There's many an example of disabled people having their wheelchairs lost or broken on plane journeys, but I've never had any problems. I just destroy my wheelchair before I leave. That way I'm not disappointed, and I will be fully prepared when a cardboard box full of parts greets me as I arrive on foreign soil.” [Liz Carr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/liz-carr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Proactively destroying one's wheelchair before travel reflects a defensive strategy to avoid disappointment, but also highlights systemic accessibility failures. **In simple terms:** Destroying the wheelchair preemptively avoids travel disappointment. Key Takeaway Advocate for better accessibility and plan ahead. Themes accessibility preparation disappointment advocacy Mood frustrated determined hopeful Type advocacy practical reflective When to use this quote - air travel with mobility aid - booking accessible accommodation - navigating foreign airports - dealing with lost equipment Key Concepts disability rights systemic barriers Questions to Reflect On - How can you ensure reliable wheelchair access when traveling? - What systemic changes would improve travel for disabled people? 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