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Maintaining Health while in a Wheelchair

Maintaining physical and mental well-being while using a wheelchair is crucial for leading a fulfilling and healthy life. Here are some important aspects to consider: 1. Exercise and Physical Activity: 2. Nutrition 3. Pain Management 4. Mental Well-being 5. Accessible Self Care 6. Mobility and Independence 7. Social Support 8. Regular Health Check-ups Remember that […]

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Accessible Design

Accessible design is a design process in which the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered. Accessibility sometimes refers to the characteristic that products, services, and facilities can be independently used by people with a variety of disabilities. washington.edu Why is Disabled Access Important? Getting around, shopping in a mall or going to a restaurant

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Navigating Life’s Boundless Terrain: Challenges of Dependency in a Wheelchair

In the intricate tapestry of life, each thread contributes its unique hue to create a vibrant whole. However, for those of us who find themselves bound by the intricate design of dependency and confined to a wheelchair, the threads of life take on a distinct yet equally intricate pattern. The challenges of being dependent and

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Savour the Good Times

Some people are incredibly lucky. They get to travel around the globe on frequent intervals, spending weeks or more at a time at exotic destinations of their choice without even thinking about the possibility that those good times may be the last for quite some time. Unfortunately, for most of us, traveling is a luxury.

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No! It’s not okay to ask

Lucy Webster wrote an article called “Nine things you should never say to a wheelchair user“.  Today I am adding a question that I believe should be added to her suggestions. “So what happened to you?” or “Why are you in a wheelchair?” I don’t have enough fingers and toes put together to count the

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