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Why were the people in electric wheelchairs trying to run me over?

When I was walking to class today two people with the wheelchairs ran me over on my foot. I was walking normally until they started to come towards me and I was trying to get away from them but they followed me and ran me over! And now my feet hurt so much and there’s [...]

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If religion is bad because it is a crutch, what does that make wheelchairs?

Why do anti-religionists frown upon people in wheelchairs? Everyone is equal, whether they use a crutch, wheelchair, cane, or walker. As a Christian I don’t think we should hate people because they allow technology or religion to help them deal with challenges.

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How do people in wheelchairs get exercise?

How do people in wheelchairs get exercise? Do they need a special diet or something! Just wondering! .

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Why should long term clients be transfered from their wheelchairs to dinning room chairs when they are able?

I am giving a presentation to the CNA’s about this topic.All professionals know we work on overload so CNA’s cut corners by leaving the clients in their wheelchairs even thou they are able to transfer into a dinning room chair at the table. It comes down to new culture of the long term clients being [...]

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For folks in wheelchairs: What is the most challenging aspect of living in a wheelchair?

I had my leg amputated last year and have been in a manual wheelchair since then. (My prosthesis isn’t fitting properly and I am having delays in my insurance coverage to change that.) My finances are very limited. What are some things I need to know about living in a wheelchair that an average person [...]

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How do they make wheelchairs out of pop tabs?

Why would they want to collect the entire can to make wheelchairs…if thats even what they are doing with them?

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When and how can we as individuals prioritize the Handicapped and Elderly with Wheelchairs in the Philippines?

When and how can we priortize handicapped and elderly with wheelchairs and handicapped accessible entrances at certain malls and stores. I rarely see ramps at certain areas I do not see slope inclines at intersections and certainly do not hear beep guidance at intersections for the blind. Does’nt the phyiscally and emotionally inclined entitled to [...]

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Do motorized wheelchairs come with a maximum and minimum speed?

I was brisk-walking this evening to catch a movie when a gentleman in a motorized wheelchair sped by me really fast. I would guess the wheelchair had to be going somewhere between 5-10 MPH or maybe more. (I’m a fast walker and this was easily 3-5x my speed). Made me wonder if there are max [...]

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Field Day activities for kids in wheelchairs?

I’m planning a field day for a large group of seriously ill children, including some in wheelchairs. I need to plan some activities and create a list of supplies that are needed for the activities by this afternoon (my boss just informed me; I’m not a slacker). I need help for some of these ideas. [...]

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How Do i get over my Fear of Wheelchairs?

My “biggest” phobia is the fear of Wheelchairs, im probably the only person in the world with this fear…. But every since i was young i’ve always had a problem with them and many nightmares about them and also sleepless nights. Just from being in the same room with a person who’s in a wheelchair [...]

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