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Josh Grisdale in Global Discussions 2 years ago

2 years ago

So confused… how should I feel?!

The positive take would be it could possibly improve wheelchair development and street accessibility but… still…

Your thoughts?

straitstimes.com
Young people in Guangzhou commute in electric wheelchairs as e-bikes face tighter rules
The trend has reportedly sparked a backlash from some in China due to safety reasons. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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- Geordie Travels
  
  Whilst that is NOT what wheelchairs are intended for, could it also have the positive effect of further ‘normalising’ disability? 🤔💭
  
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- Carlos
  
  Medical equipment should only be used by those who need it. When everyone in China who needs a power wheelchair has one, THEN they can be used by others. Our chairs are not toys or nonessential alternatives. This goes for those who claim to have BIID, too. (BIID is when someone without a disability wants to be disabled.)
  
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