The struggle you undergo daily is better experienced than imagined. I was on cruthes for a couple of days and used a walking aid for 2 full months when I had difficulty in walking. Mysteriously, my right leg got sprained and the knee cap shifted from the normal postion. The excruciating pain was terrible. Now, that is little compared to the fracture that you sustained due to a car accident.
I am really sorry about what happened to you, @eurogee. Our general attitude in Nigeria towards people who are physically challenged is nothing to write home about. I may be wrong, but I think it stems from ignorance of what it feels like to be in that condition, so they cannot really empathise. The discrimination is unnecessary! Unfortunately, the change we seek for-
better care for Nigerian citizens including the physically challenged, may never be seen if the affected citizens do not find a way to get to the corridors of 'power'. A second way to work around this would be to evolve, and find ways to make your life easier by maybe saving towards buying an automatic car that can help move you from one place to another without having to struggle for bus with those insensitive people. Be strong, my brother. God is your strength. Stay positive, despite all the challenges. Most importantly, never give up!
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Nigeria doesn't recognize the disabled person that much. You can vividly see this as most banks don't have ramps and most public spaces are not built to be disabled friendly. If you come with a wheelchair in 90% of banks here, chances are that you would be attended to outside as there are no wheelchairs access point.