Splash-resistant wheelchairs can handle light exposure to water such as rain, while waterproof wheelchairs are designed to prevent water ingress even during full submersion, offering much higher protection for both manual and electric models. Splash-Resistant WheelchairsSplash-resistant (or water-resistant) wheelchairs are built to withstand minor, incidental contact with water. For electric wheelchairs, this typically means they […]
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Disability, belonging, fitting in, and inclusion are all important concepts that relate to creating a more equitable and inclusive society. While they are related, they each have distinct meanings. Disability refers to a physical or mental impairment that limits a person’s ability to perform certain tasks or activities. It is important to recognize that disability is […]
“Privilege is not having to add the extra steps to make the recipe taste good.” – Jon Stewart Let’s think about that by looking at the concept of privilege. Privilege, from a sociological perspective is defined as: “Unearned access to resources only readily available to some people as a result of their advantaged social group […]
When buying a new wheelchair, there are many types to consider. Wheelchair assessments can be quite stressful when applying for a new wheelchair as frequent as every four years. It makes it worse when able bodied assessors are trying to tell what you need and don’t need. In fact the only reason why I got […]
Disability has a negative connotation that extends beyond its definition, which includes impairments, activity limits, and participation restrictions. Disabled people’s attitudes and the degree of social exclusion they experience are manifested in actions that vary greatly depending on the kind of impairment and various social, community, and familial factors. The impact of an individual’s position, […]
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