Wheelchair Life & Independence

General wheelchair lifestyle and independence information with links to practical wheelchair transportation and WTORS guidance.

How Does Being In A Wheelchair Affect Your Life?

Wheelchairs symbolize both hardship and hope. People needing wheelchair support face innumerable challenges, yet the wheelchair is often their vehicle of independence, allowing them to live full lives. Without the wheelchair, they would be unable to go places or be self-reliant. So, how does being in a wheelchair affect one’s life? A wheelchair has a […]

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Do Wheelchair Users Wear Diaper?

People need to use wheelchairs for many different reasons. Sometimes their movement is compromised by disease or by paralysis. Still, not everyone in a wheelchair needs to use one full-time. This brings us to the delicate question of whether or not wheelchair users need diaper. Not all wheelchair users require diaper, but some may have […]

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Dating Someone In A Wheelchair

Dating a wheelchair user is precisely like dating another human being but with one big twist: you will be forced to comfort the ingrained discrimination against the disabled. No matter how progressive a country or individual thinks they are regarding disability rights and accessibility, there is a long way to go. It’s an eye-opener. But […]

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Can You Get A DUI In A Wheelchair?

Most people enjoy a glass of wine or two, and some enjoy more than that. But once your blood alcohol level is above the legal limit, we know it’s illegal to drive a vehicle. But how does that apply to a wheelchair occupant? Is the wheelchair considered a vehicle, or is the person still a […]

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