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Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users Oct 26, 2014 6:20:49 GMT -8

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Im just interested in what you think about this....Do you feel confident when out using your chair? I still think that the media could do more to send a positive message out there.

I posted a video on the forum a few days ago and i felt it held an important message. If the majority of the population were wheelchair users (and im glad theyre not) then this would be better for us lol.
Watch the video...its pretty cool!

Talk to me guys im bored!!!

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Lαrα Global Moderator STAFF Posts: 7,350 Post Likes Received: 3,100 Date Joined: August 2013 Injury: CES Date Injured: March 2011 Member is: Offline Send PM	Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users Oct 26, 2014 8:59:03 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Lαrα on Oct 26, 2014 8:59:03 GMT -8 Oct 26, 2014 8:45:34 GMT -8 cbdives said: That's a neat video! Isnt it cbdives,we need more vids like this.....

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Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users Oct 27, 2014 8:59:46 GMT -8

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Oct 27, 2014 5:37:01 GMT -8 DJ said:

I don't see there being a "negative" image for wheelchair users. Other then the odd people who are curious and like to stare, I think it's ok. People are actually quite friendly!

Sorry DJ...i dont mean it that way....im saying as wheelchair users...how is our image perceived and how do we project a positive image...The media can help with this...
The video explains a little more

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Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users Oct 27, 2014 22:29:20 GMT -8

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Oct 27, 2014 5:37:01 GMT -8 DJ said:

I don't see there being a "negative" image for wheelchair users. Other then the odd people who are curious and like to stare, I think it's ok. People are actually quite friendly!

That's been my experience also, DJ. But AB people cannot realize how much effort it takes to mobilize in a chair, so I ask for help when I need it.

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Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users Oct 28, 2014 5:53:04 GMT -8

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Oct 27, 2014 22:29:20 GMT -8 wavewolf said:

Oct 27, 2014 5:37:01 GMT -8 DJ said:

I don't see there being a "negative" image for wheelchair users. Other then the odd people who are curious and like to stare, I think it's ok. People are actually quite friendly!

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That's been my experience also, DJ. But AB people cannot realize how much effort it takes to mobilize in a chair, so I ask for help when I need it.

Definitely. If I need the help I ask for it. If people ask me, I kindly say no or accept it!

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Promoting a Positive Image for Wheelchair Users

Post by Lαrα on Oct 26, 2014 6:20:49 GMT -8

Post by cbdives on Oct 26, 2014 8:45:34 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 26, 2014 8:59:03 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 27, 2014 5:37:01 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 27, 2014 8:59:46 GMT -8

Post by wavewolf on Oct 27, 2014 22:29:20 GMT -8

Post by DJ on Oct 28, 2014 5:53:04 GMT -8

Post by Lαrα on Oct 30, 2014 4:10:14 GMT -8

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