Being a Wheelchair User Affects your Social Life!

Great article...I can identify so well with it

Joe

Butiki this was an issue for me too..  although im not remotely tall at 5'2... ......i didnt like to be looked down on , i did however change my attitude about this and it can be pretty cool using a chair 

I think that OUR attitude shapes others attitude and response to us. When im out in my chair i always sit 'proud' and make eye contact with people and am friendly. This is my personality and how i was before my accident so i like people to see that i am confident and pleasant and approachable.

I think that one of the biggest pain in the butts is having accessibility to consider when we go anywhere...I wish that every publicly used venue gave more information on their accessibility for chair users.
Not just the government adaptations but had went that bit further and offered more info on their website (for example) gave more info on the floor surface..(our cinemas use carpet often) are the levels flat....what kind of doors do they use....then some people who have the option of a manual and a power chair can decide which chair will be best, and wether they can manage alone or need some assistance.

I do think that in our country (its just coming to mind) we have a scheme that offers people with mobility issues free transport to social events so im going to find out about this. This kind of scheme would help more people get out and about especially those without their own transport.
It would enable chair users to be more independent.

I think there is no reason why someone in a chair cant lead a full social life but it can certainly be easier. 

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