Speaking as a disabled person myself, the problem with this analogy is that each individual has many different needs based on how ableism affects us.

Of course, there are the broad no-brainers. Show compassion when someone demonstrates (or articulates, if they can) how they need an accommodation. Be open to learning how a specific disability has played a role in that person's life. But I'd argue that, as a disabled person...yes, it *is* incumbent upon me to voice my needs to the able-minded/bodied world.

Do I like doing it? Of course not. Would I prefer to live in a world where we could all instinctively detect each other's needs through sensory empathy and spiritual telepathy? Definitely! But, as far as I know, that type of universe is impossible.

So the unfortunate reality is that I have very little choice but to provide this "education" for people who encounter me -- and who encounter other members of my community. Over and over and over again! Yes, it's a burden. But when it enriches and strengthens interpersonal relationships -- in the long run, it's worth it.