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A Manual Wheelchair User's Guide to Flying
Unless you own the plane, flying is pretty terrible.
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Unless you own the plane, flying is pretty terrible.

The good news is that every chair has a lifespan.
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Shopping for clothes as a wheelchair user can be extremely frustrating.
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Don’t lose a toe.
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For a manual wheelchair user, city streets are full of hazards.
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Finding a job as a wheelchair user is difficult.
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People do not understand the risks.
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Crowds are complicated.
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One of the most important milestones for any wheelchair user is the ability to live independently.

Get yourself a side-release buckle and a flexilead.