No they dont
I have done alot of work with disabled people and they do not get taxis everywhere
( Damion International - now taking orders., Thu 11 Oct 2007, 12:19, archived)

most people I've met with degenerative MS feel empowered to be doing things on their own

(likeajackhammer, Thu 11 Oct 2007, 12:21, archived)

This
I know of several people who are disabled and all of them take public transport to various places and cope very well.

Plus, I'd never be able to hear someone behind me with my hearing and that's never stopped me going out.
(Psycho Eyes, Thu 11 Oct 2007, 12:30, archived)