What is up with the busses?

[Goofyernmost]

First the laws of physics are not an issue with my Jazzy 1103 as it is a center wheel controlled PWC. Weight is directly under the operator. I am not in an ECV where that would be an issue.
I do inform the driver that I have a hearing loss. Problem is my speech. As I am late deafened, my speech is quite clear and there is an assumption that because my speech is clear my hearing is good. Since I am not profoundly deaf it is more of a challenge than someone who has a moderate hearing loss and prefers to go without hearing aides in the parks. The molds tend to pop out if it is hot and I am sweaty and replacing them is not cheap and they are necessary for my work as a sign language interpreter.
As to having someone with me. My dh also has a hearing loss so he isn't much help and we travel together or I just head out alone and let him join me later. Might try the sign though. I could make one and laminate it.

Let's pick at straws...if the weight is directly under the operator and the operator is towards the rear of the loading ramp it is still a physical problem. That wasn't the point anyway. It was about the driver not being aware of a hearing problem. You proved my point by what you said. Remember that there are usually a lot of people around the area making a lot of noise. Even with the best of hearing it is sometimes hard to understand what is being said. My only point was that the driver isn't trying to be difficult, he/she is trying to do what is safe and what they perceive the situation to be. If they are unaware of your hearing problem, it is easy to say or do the wrong thing.

[TalkingHands]

Let's pick at straws...if the weight is directly under the operator and the operator is towards the rear of the loading ramp it is still a physical problem. That wasn't the point anyway. It was about the driver not being aware of a hearing problem. You proved my point by what you said. Remember that there are usually a lot of people around the area making a lot of noise. Even with the best of hearing it is sometimes hard to understand what is being said. My only point was that the driver isn't trying to be difficult, he/she is trying to do what is safe and what they perceive the situation to be. If they are unaware of your hearing problem, it is easy to say or do the wrong thing.

Actually they are being difficult because I do let them know the issue. I do not get on the lift going forwards. I wait for the lift to touch the ground and open then turn the PWC and back on, wait until I feel the back of the chair hit the bus and then pull slightly forward so the backpack will clear and turn off the controller until the lift is completely up. Then I back into the spot. It is only on a ramp bus that I enter forward and this is because my back wheel are turning wheels and not anti tip. Also I actually have my tiedown spots marked with bright colored tape to make them obvious to the drivers. I have been in this PWC for a long time and know what I need to do to get on and off buses without instructions.
I fought for years with transportation to be allowed to go forward up the ramps after a driver forced me to back up the ramp and I started to go off the side and if it had not been for another driver standing close by I would have gone completely off the ramp. I hurt my back in that incident.

[Goofyernmost]

Actually they are being difficult because I do let them know the issue. I do not get on the lift going forwards. I wait for the lift to touch the ground and open then turn the PWC and back on, wait until I feel the back of the chair hit the bus and then pull slightly forward so the backpack will clear and turn off the controller until the lift is completely up. Then I back into the spot. It is only on a ramp bus that I enter forward and this is because my back wheel are turning wheels and not anti tip. Also I actually have my tiedown spots marked with bright colored tape to make them obvious to the drivers. I have been in this PWC for a long time and know what I need to do to get on and off buses without instructions.
I fought for years with transportation to be allowed to go forward up the ramps after a driver forced me to back up the ramp and I started to go off the side and if it had not been for another driver standing close by I would have gone completely off the ramp. I hurt my back in that incident.

Yes, I understood that. Ramp buses are a completely different animal from lift buses. And as I stated, the balance part was not important anyway, it was just a side comment, not directed at you personally. Sorry for the lack of better communication there. I commend you for taking many steps to help the driver out. You cannot believe the stress that they have to deal with while attempting to do the right thing for you while dealing with impatient abuse from able bodied riders angry because they are not moving or loading. It is downright shameful sometimes.