Wheelchair Users
Hi everyone- wondering if other wheelchair users would like to connect? Would be nice to offer tips/tricks, a place to vent when you've had a problematic interaction with a stranger or celebrate a positive interaction!
Including:
manual or power chairs
full time user or part time user
Anyone that is possibly transitioning to needing a wheelchair may also find this thread useful. I found a lot of blogs and youtube videos helpful before I started using mine- prepared me for some things (like strangers grabbing my push handles), how to get through non-automatic doors and tips like pneumatic wheels being better than solid rubber.
I currently use a manual wheelchair out of the house. I have a power chair (perimobil F3) that I occasionally use inside the house. I cannot push myself very far in my manual chair so I need assistance to leave the house. I am in process of getting a rear-entry automatic ramp van so that I can use my power chair out of the house unassisted.
I'm also a listener here so if anyone wants to chat 1:1 about this, please feel free to message me and we can set up a time! I'm on the east coast of the USA for time reference. <3
@PeppermintSnowflake
I really like that people on wheelchairs are community ambulant and i like to see them being in the community although i'm not a wheelchair user! I hope the world can be made a really inclusive place for everyone on wheelchair! :)
Anyone here,im paralyzed from motorcycle accident
Hi, i joined recently. I'm a C6 complete quadriplegic. Would love to see more action on this community regarding issues related to spinal cord injury.
@Skywheeler
Welcome on board! Glad you joined!
Is your need about having discussions about spinal cord injury ? You meant that?
Take care!
@PeppermintSnowflake
Hi, I am an electric wheelchair user. I use electric wheelchair inside and outside the flat. I also have a caregiver who helps me with transferring from bed to wheelchair, dressing, personal hygiene, cooking, cleaning. I wish to connect with you.
