People living with disabilities deserve respect and privacy just like anyone else. This woman had to temporarily use a wheelchair due to an undiagnosed leg issue. She went to a small zoo with her ...

Older wheelchair users are more likely to be seriously injured from tipping or falling than younger people who use wheelchairs. Following safety tips protects both users and caregivers from harm and ...

Dec. 18, 2011, was the day Jerod Nieder entered an entirely new life as a member of the wheelchair community. On vacation with family, Nieder was excited to get into the turquoise waters of the ...

I've been in a wheelchair on and off for about 20 years, and now I'm a full-time user. I'm also interested in staying healthy so I can live long enough to become a burden on my kids. Like many folks, ...

Most wheelchair accidents happen from tipping or falling, with older adults at higher risk of serious injury and caregivers prone to strain. Following safety tips can help reduce risk for both groups.

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Michaela "Michi" Benthaus and teammates spent several minutes in microgravity. Blue Origin made history Saturday, sending for the first time a person who uses a wheelchair past the Kármán line, an ...