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Wheelchair Users and EtiquetteWheelchair users are one group of individuals who are on the receiving end of funny looks or long stares too often. For one reason or another, a person who is not a wheelchair user will sometimes begin to act funny or weird around those who are confined to a chair. In order to avoid this from happening, a person should learn the rules of etiquette when interacting with people in wheelchairs. If one wonders where that information can be found, then they only need to perform a quick internet search to find everything that they need to know.
The first rule of etiquette when interacting with people in wheelchairs, or power chairs, is to remember that one should not focus on their disability. Instead, focus on the person. Another rule of etiquette is the act of shaking hands, even if their limbs are limited in use. This gesture will set the tone for the interaction and make the person residing in the chair feel more at ease. Another important rule to remember is that one should never lean on or rock the wheelchair. A manual or electric wheelchair may seem to be only an inanimate object, but the truth is the chair is part of them and their body, just as an arm or leg is to someone who is not wheelchair bound.
Many other rules of etiquette exist. For example, most wheelchair users are not sick, but just mobility impaired. This is key when interacting with a chair user. They do not want pity. This is just a part of life for them, and one who is not in a wheelchair should respect this fact. To learn more etiquette rules a person should visit wheelchairnet.com to find out about users of powered and how to interact with them properly.
Wheelchair users have to deal with so many issues in their lives, and the last thing they need is to be treated differently. The good thing is that thanks to the internet, a person can learn all they need to know on how to interact with those who are confined to a wheelchair. Courtesy towards others, including people in wheelchairs, is something that should be extended at all times.
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