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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair

    Wheelchair - Wikipedia

    • A wheelchair is a mobilized form of chair using 2 or more wheels, a footrest, and an armrest usually cushioned. It is used when walking is difficult or impossible to do due to illnesses, injury, disabilities, or age-related health conditions. Wheelchairs provide mobility, postural support, and freedom to those who cannot walk or have difficulty walking, enabli… See more

    History

    The earliest records of wheeled furniture are an inscription found on a stone slate in China and a child's bed depicted in a
    Although … See more

    History of the Wheelchair - Science Museum Blog
    Learn how the wheelchair has evolved from ancient times to modern days, from a piece of furniture to a mobility device. Discover the inventions, innovations and challenges that shaped the history of t…
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    Types

    There are a wide variety of types of wheelchairs, differing by propulsion method, mechanisms of control, and technology used. Some wheelchairs are designed for general everyday use, others for single a… See more

    Mobility and access

    Adapting the built environment to make it more accessible to wheelchair users is one of the key campaigns of disability rights movements and local equality legislation such the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). … See more

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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorized_wheelchair

    Motorized wheelchair - Wikipedia

     
  2. Wikipedia
    https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair

    Wheelchair - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  3. Science Museum Blog
    https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/history-of-the-wheelchair

    History of the Wheelchair - Science Museum Blog

  4. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_ramp

    Wheelchair ramp - Wikipedia

  5. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobility_aid

    Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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    What is a wheelchair?
    As Wikipedia states: “A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, used when walking is difficult or impossible.” A simple explanation that succinctly gets the point across. But, of course, not many people ask what a wheelchair is – we all know that. What people are asking is, what are the different types of wheelchairs available?

    Explore Different Types of Wheelchairs & Find Your Perfect Match [2024]

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    What is the history of the wheelchair?
    The wheelchair is a piece of technology that we are all familiar with, used by millions of people with disabilities around the world. The history of the wheelchair shows us how technological advancements have been driven by the changing demands, circumstances and ingenuity of wheelchair riders throughout time.

    History of the Wheelchair - Science Museum Blog

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    What is a wheelchair & how does it work?
    Today a wheelchair is defined as a chair used by a person who has difficulty walking because of sickness, injury, or disability. Wheelchairs come in a wide variety of styles for the specific needs of the user. However, finding the history of wheelchairs has been difficult.

    Wheelchairs through the Ages - National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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    What is a motorized wheelchair?
    A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor (usually using differential steering) rather than manual power.

    Motorized wheelchair - Wikipedia

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  7. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Wheelchairs

    Category:Wheelchairs - Wikipedia

  8. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_RFL_Wheelchair_Super_League

    2024 RFL Wheelchair Super League - Wikipedia

  9. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Wheelchair_users

    Category:Wheelchair users - Wikipedia

  10. wikimedia.org
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    Category : Wheelchairs - Wikimedia

    WEBAug 18, 2024 · Wheelchairs. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. wheelchair. chair with wheels, used by people for whom walking is difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disability. image. icon. …

  11. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/technology/…

    History of the wheelchair | Mobility, Inventions

    WEBwheelchair, history of the Wernher von Braun, rocket pioneer and former director of NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, testing a wheelchair controlled by eye movements sensed by special glasses. …

  12. WikiHow
    https://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Wheelchair

    How to Use a Wheelchair (with Pictures) - wikiHow

  13. Ability Tools
    https://abilitytools.org/blog/history-of-the-wheelchair

    History of the Wheelchair | Where It's AT. The Ability Tools Blog.

  14. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelchair_racing

    Wheelchair racing - Wikipedia

  15. Wikiwand
    https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Wheelchair

    Wheelchair - Wikiwand articles

  16. Wheelchair Junkie
    https://www.wheelchairjunkie.com/history

    Wheelchair History Timeline - When Was It Invented and by Whom

  17. National Museum of Civil War Medicine
    https://www.civilwarmed.org/surgeons-call/wheelchairs

    Wheelchairs through the Ages - National Museum of Civil War …

  18. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/topic/wheelchair

    Wheelchair | Mobility, Accessibility & Benefits | Britannica

  19. Mobility Deck
    https://mobilitydeck.com/types-of-wheelchairs

    Explore Different Types of Wheelchairs & Find Your Perfect …

  20. Merriam Webster
    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheelchair

    Wheelchair Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

  21. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/technology/electric-wheelchair

    Electric wheelchair | Mobility, Safety & Comfort | Britannica

  22. ThoughtCo
    https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-wheelchair-1992670

    History and Timeline of the Wheelchair - ThoughtCo

  23. NBC New York
    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/paris-2024-summer...

    Meet the Paralympic champion who works for the Secret Service …

  24. National Geographic
    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/...

    How the wheelchair opened up the world to millions of people