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Abled

I have never   thought of myself as being disabled. I have always been a typical girl , The only my different between me and the rest of society is I use a walker to get me from point a to point b. I have never let the fact that I use a walker stop me from figuring out how I am going to do something. I do typical 22 year old things like run the dishwasher, and plan for my future after college. Because I use a walker society often feels like they have a right to tell me what I am able to do and what I am not able to do.Let me tell you one thing I don't care what society say! I am able to do most of the same things others my own age. Using a walker is the only thing I have ever known and is considered normal to me. Since using a walker is considered my normal I've taught myself how to do everyday things on my walker. My biggest thrill in life is taking every opportunity available to prove society wrong.  Despite what society may think about the fact that I use a walker I have be

Wheelchair user Vs Wheelchair bound.

Most people confuse being a wheelchair user for being wheelchair bound, however there being a wheelchair user is completely different form being wheelchair bound. Here are a few examples of the differences between being a wheel chair user and being wheelchair bound 1. Wheelchair users can bear weight on their legs while a wheelchair bound individual can not .  Wheelchair users have the ability to stand and walk independently or with the assistance of a mobility device like a walker or crutches where wheelchair bound rely solely on their wheelchair help them get around. 2. Wheelchair users have sensation while wheelchair bound individuals are typically have paralysis in the lower part of their body.  wheelchair users have feeling or sensation in the lower part of their body making it easier to walk and bare weight. Wheelchair bound individuals have paralysis or no sensation in their lower body, thus makes it harder for them because the lack of sensation can also cause circulation prob