I was directed to your post by sunnydale47. Both my Partner and I use wheelchairs for mobility. Anyway... here goes:
A person in a wheelchair is a person who uses a wheelchair. I know that is a bit wordy, but many people (including myself) strongly prefer to aknowlege the person first - and the fact that we happen to use a wheelchair next.
If possible, it is often best to specify the person's disabilty (if you know it)... of course using 'person first' language (sush as "person with Spina Bifida."
That having been saide, I have used the term "wheelchair user" at times.
A short word for a wheelchair is ______________ (???).
I usually say "wheelchair"... but I also say "chair."
The act of controlling and steering a wheelchair is called _______ (driving, steering, wheeling, ???).
I use "pushing" or wheeling... I "push" my wheelchair. Yet I frequently say things like "I went for a walk" even if I am not walking. I have also been known to go for a stroll too.
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A person in a wheelchair is a person who uses a wheelchair. I know that is a bit wordy, but many people (including myself) strongly prefer to aknowlege the person first - and the fact that we happen to use a wheelchair next.
If possible, it is often best to specify the person's disabilty (if you know it)... of course using 'person first' language (sush as "person with Spina Bifida."
That having been saide, I have used the term "wheelchair user" at times.
A short word for a wheelchair is ______________ (???).
I usually say "wheelchair"... but I also say "chair."
The act of controlling and steering a wheelchair is called _______ (driving, steering, wheeling, ???).
I use "pushing" or wheeling... I "push" my wheelchair. Yet I frequently say things like "I went for a walk" even if I am not walking. I have also been known to go for a stroll too.