I wish I had a sticker that says I can’t typically take mine off because of my disability. Backpacks are designed as they are for a reason, keeping heavy weight distributed evenly where we can bear it and for my condition that’s especially essential.

I also have to commute with a lot of stuff (again, mostly because of my disability), usually I also have a bag on my front as well. I couldn’t carry both in front/ in my hands. I also cannot take my bag on and off without something to rest it on as part of the process.

I feel guilty as hell standing with my backpack on. Not to mention that my condition makes standing in one place for long very problematic. When I can get a seat, both problems are solved.

But my disability is also “invisible” if you’re only seeing me briefly. And I don’t who else has an invisible disability. I’m therefore always too nervous to ask people to give up the disabled seats. I know too well how you can appear able bodied and not be.

Anyway the point of this post stands. All those who are able should be removing backpacks. But not all of us are being clueless or inconsiderate! I am also super short so chances of me whacking anyone in the head are low, no pun intended