i wish people (able-bodied people) understood that me using mobility aids is not “accepting defeat” (whatever that even means) and it never will be, it’s me finally becoming the best version of me and becoming more independent and happy!! mobility aids are not bad things or “giving up”, they give people freedom and independence.
hot take anyone who would benefit from a mobility aid deserves to have one. idc how disabled you are. if you think it’ll help you, even a little, you deserve it. you deserve that help.
Help Engineering students understand wheelchair use!
We’re working on a redesign of the standard manual wheelchair, but need more information on the everyday use of mobility aids in general, and wheelchairs specifically. There are disabled people on the team, but we’re looking for as much data as possible in regard to what does and doesn’t work currently.
If you use some sort of mobility aid (any type), please, please, PLEASE fill out this form. If you don’t, please reblog to signal boost. This is vital data and may determine whether my teammates and I pass this course.