If you are not a wheelchair user, you will barely understand the daily obstacles wheelchair users encounter on a regular basis. As a wheelchair user you have to have patience and be prepared for the unusual and unforeseen at all times. There are specifically 20 things people in wheelchairs have to deal with on a regular basis.

1. Outshining Your Wheelchair

In public places wheelchair users encounter strangers just like everyone else. Unfortunately most people just see a wheelchair instead of the person sitting in it. As a wheelchair user you will find yourself trying to get the attention of people, instead of your wheelchair hogging all of the focus.

2. Constant Stress of the Wheelchair Tipping Over

This is a common issue that wheelchair users experience at home and...

Daily life for women who use a wheelchair is filled with unique obstacles. Non-wheelchair users may say odd or rude comments to you, the bathroom mirror is usually located too high for your to see yourself and people seem to pity you for no reason. It’s time to confront these daily naissances and obstacles and present your best self. Below is a list of 20 essential things women in wheelchairs should know.

1. Ignore Back-Handed Compliments

Almost every girl in a wheelchair has been on the receiving end of back-handed compliments. The most popular being “You’re so pretty for a girl in a wheelchair,” “It’s so great to see out and about,” “You’re so...

Do you know a close friend or family member that needs a new wheelchair? Since wheelchairs can be expensive, some wheelchair users are not able to replace their old one easily. The holiday season is approaching quickly and purchasing a wheelchair for a loved one is an excellent gift idea. You may not be familiar with wheelchairs or which one is best suited for your loved one - standard or power. But, this wheelchair buying guide will help you to choose the right kind to determine if you should buy a standard or a power wheelchair for this holiday season.

Consider the Receiver

You will always want to take into consideration the type of wheelchair the receiver of the gift already uses. Do they seem comfortable? Is it meeting their needs? Or, is there a change or upgrade required? You can always...

Dating is difficult for most people, but it is especially challenging for wheelchair users. Finding someone you truly connect with and share common interests with is not easy. Then add the fact that you are in a wheelchair and the task becomes more complicated. But it really doesn’t have to be. There are many couples that are together and it doesn’t matter to them which one is a wheelchair user and which one is not. It’s what you bring to the relationship that counts the most. Just getting to the first date is difficult enough. Keep in mind the following details when you date someone who is a wheelchair user.

Are You Ready to Date a Wheelchair User?

This question is one that you need to honestly ask yourself. You will want to consider and be prepared to adapt to specific things that wheelchair...

Halloween is an exciting time for all children. It is especially fun for kids in wheelchairs, since they get to step out of their element and enjoy spending time with other children in their neighborhood. We have put together Halloween safety tips for children in wheelchairs. From the candy to the costumes, Halloween is a fun-filled time for kids as well as for the parents. However, it can pose dangers to youngsters. To help make this year's festivity a trick-free treat, follow these simple safety tips below.

Safety Tips

• Always trick-or-treat with an adult
• Fully charge the wheelchair battery in power wheelchairs
• Do not enter a strangers home
• Cross the street at corners and use crosswalks and traffic signals
• Try to cross the street under bright lighting at night
• Always look right and left and right again when crossing the street
• Always walk on...

Non-profit Magic Wheelchair was created by Ryan Weimer, a passionate father of three children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which is a condition that confines all of his children to wheelchairs. Ryan created a pirate ship built around his eldest son’s wheelchair because his son was so excited about being a pirate. During trick-or-treating throughout the neighborhood, Ryan realized that children and adults were coming up to his son because of his awesome costume.

Source: Magic Wheelchair

He thought every child in a wheelchair should have this amazing feeling, so he created the non-profit Magic Wheelchair. Since Ryan goes big and makes the costumes elaborate, he realized that it would be quite expensive and time-consuming. Ryan raised $25,688 with the help of 769 backers on Kickstarter.

His impressive costumes have children who are wheelchair users hoping to be chosen every year....

Wheelchair users are highly independent and manage to get through their daily routine just fine. However, there are those moments when you truly do just need some help. Asking family members for help isn’t too much of a hassle, they are usually happy to give you a hand. But what happens when you are stuck trying to reach something off the top shelf at the grocery store or the building you are trying to enter does not open automatically? You feel vulnerable and forced to ask a stranger to assist you.

There is an art to asking for help from strangers that will allow you to remain confident and in control as well as be respectful to the person who is providing the help. As a wheelchair user there surely has been times when you have had people offer assistance when...

You have a unique perspective of the world around you when you live life with a disability and as a wheelchair user. Some situations and experiences are good, bad, funny and stressful. Whether you are new to living your life as a wheelchair user or you are a seasoned veteran, the following things are universal experiences you may confront on a daily basis. Here is a list of 15 things only wheelchair users would understand.

1. People Staring at You

You may begin to feel like you are famous with the amount of stares you receive on a daily basis. You can be anywhere, at work, the grocery store, a restroom, it doesn’t matter where you are, people are going to stare.

2. Elevators are Far Away

You will begin to believe that all of...

You have just met someone special and you want to make a good first impression by planning an awesome date! What should you do if your date happens to be a wheelchair user? It is essential that you plan something fun and doesn’t dwell on the person’s limitations or disability. In addition, you want to plan something that both of you can enjoy, and allows you to get to know each other better. Below are 15 of the best date ideas for wheelchair users.

1. Bowling

This fun date idea will provide lots of fun and allow you to learn about each other’s competitive side. Most bowling alleys have food courts with quite an impressive selection to choose from. Some even serve alcohol. Make preparations in advance for this date by contacting the bowling alley of your choice and reserving an accessible ramp, which is a small inexpensive ramp, for your date.

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