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The Dilemma of a Politically Correct Mentality – Mouths motoring faster then minds By Chantal Huinink It is my understanding that the reason behind political correct language is to be as inclusive as possible. I am certainly in full support of this ideal...
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By Chantal Huinink In the realm of disabilities there are a variety of impairments including physical, social, emotional, and intellectual disabilities, which create a wide range of capabilities. Some people with disabilities relate best to those facing...
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I understand there is a new wheelchair accessory on the market that will enable wheelchair users to attach directly to shopping carts and shop from their own chair. Do you know of this item and who is the manufacturer? Do you know of a company called...
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I am looking for balloon-type tires to construct a beach wheelchair. Any advice or direction is appreciated. Jim Answer: Jim, the same strategy we recommended to Debbie will also work for you: use Google to search for the term "beach wheelchair" into...
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I am looking for a power chair suitable for a larger person. I tend to find that chairs suitable for a heavier weight do not have a wide enough seat. Can you suggest anything? Lynda Answer: Absolutely. Head on over to wheelchairs.com. They sell a the...
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Can you give me the dimensions for the sports wheelchairs used by paralympians? I understand some of them might be too wide for entrances to buildings, restaurants etc. I am the guest with disabilities coordinator at General Motors Place and would like...
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Would like to know more about holidays for disabled wheelchair users – tours by coach in accessible coach. Nuala Ireland Answer: The internet has made this kind of information much more accessible (we’re so funny). Check out sites like: assistireland.ie,...
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I'm looking for a vocational school or course from a wheelchair company that will teach repair. Kevin Answer: As difficult as this may be to believe, we were unable to locate a single vocational school offering a “wheelchair technician” qualification...
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We were told that by collecting can tags we could help in the purchase of a wheelchair. Could you let me know if it is true or not and, if it is, which organization must I contact to donate the tags? We have the possibility, as an office, to collect a...
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We are looking for a wheelchair that would be able to go on the beach, possibly powered? My daughter suffered a spinal cord injury and will be going to the New Jersey shore after her prom in June. Would love for her to have some independence. Debbie Answer:...
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It may not be possible to walk on water, but I can most certainly roll across it! I recently enjoyed the most pleasurable experience of my life, sailing through the Caribbean on a Carnival cruise ship. Surprisingly the trip was not greatly complicated...
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Greetings fellow travelers. It's cold outside and you're probably planning to go to the slopes or to the beach. Either place provides great opportunities for picture taking. When I was trying to decide what to write for this column I thought of my father,...
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The public persona of persons with disabilities has both positive and negative aspects that are probably evaluated differently by each individual on wheels. I am not like every other person with a disability nor do I wish to be associated with each one...
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Hello fellow travelers. Today I'm going to tell you a story. This is the story of a man having to surmount many obstacles in order to take a trip. A few months ago, I was invited to speak at a writer's convention in Boise, Idaho. Now, you might think...
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Let’s face it; although I recognize the importance of physical attraction and eventual intimacy in serious relationships, I rarely express myself physically. Emotional and psychological aspects of a relationship are far more important to me. That is not...
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Sometimes I feel that my wheelchair is an unwanted shield against cupid’s flaming arrows. In this column I intend to shed light on frustrations faced by many with disabilities in the romantic realm. As I mentioned in the last edition, sometimes I wish...
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Modern medical technology has saved the lives of many born with or later acquiring a disability. As the incidence of disability increases in our society so too does the appearance of wheels on TV. So this column is dedicated to how the small screen is...
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As a child, my disability never factored into my self-concept. Reasons for this were not that I was unaffected by it or that I refused to admit it to myself; I simply didn’t make the connection between things like my many doctors appointments and my wheelchair,...
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Hello fellow travelers. How many of you have done this? When preparing to take a trip you go to the library or bookstore to pick up a travel guide for your destination then pack the book into your suitcase for reference when you arrive at your destination....
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Hello fellow travelers. Over the past several months I’ve talked to you about access to various types of transportation. We’ve looked at planes, buses, and cruise ships. Now, let us explore train travel. Several years ago I began experiencing severe headaches....
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In my experience with the able-bodied public, most do not have a very thorough understanding of accessibility. However many remark that it only took slight contact with a wheelchair user, or a brief experience in a wheelchair themselves, for them to recognize...
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Thus far I feel I’ve made the most of my capabilities, but I can also understand why people feel the need to encourage me. I know many see me as someone who is continuously overcoming the obstacles and beating the odds. Such people are very impressed...
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Hello fellow travelers. Recently I took a trip to California for Thanksgiving. As you may know, I'm a wheelchair user. When I take a trip by air I need extra room for my legs to transfer into and out of the plane's seat. So, I make sure to get assigned...
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Hello fellow travelers. Cruising is a ‘canned’ vacation, and therefore perfect for someone with a mobility impairment. Access to hotels, restaurants or entertainment is not an issue. Picking a destination is. For my first cruise I chose Alaska. People...
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There are reasons why I don’t like labels, and there are times when I wish I was capable of more. But they say a picture speaks a thousand words, and when I am confronted by my limitations I am glad my wheelchair does some of the talking. In a busy store...
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