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BArb, first thing, which you already know: We're glad you're HERE!!!! I know how I would feel if I were disabled physically, (everyone here knows I am a little shaky mentally :-) ...) I would want to be treated like a non-disabled person under the same circumstances. If a door needs to be opened, and I see someone with a heavy package, I will open it, if they are in a wheelchair, I will do the same. If I see someone who is grotesque, or deformed, I will usually pretend I don't notice them. That may be wrong, but staring or acting shocked is definitely more wrong. People who routinely grin at, and acknowledge everyone in their path, unless they are running for office or selling something, are a little scary when you travel through a big city. In small towns or even medium sized cities, where people are just being nice people, it is okay to nod, or smile, or even say something nice like "good morning". Try that in New York City, or similar places and you better check for your wallet after the "friendly" people pass! I am sure I'll hear some negative comments about what I said, but I am speaking from the heart, and from personal experience. I think, also that everyone is different, and many would rather be "unnoticed". Ken B