First of all, it’s important for anybody in a wheel chair not to fall victim to society’s role model of the “perfect woman.” These beliefs are fueled by publishing companies and the industry bent on selling more clothes and personal beauty products to women, and simply don’t apply to a woman in a wheelchair, or anyone else for that matter. If you are a woman who uses a wheelchair, take charge of this emotion right now and see it for it is: a ploy to sell products!

Next, any woman who is in a wheelchair should be able to see that society’s feelings about scooters and other medical necessities have changed over the years. It used to be a social taboo, but now more and more disabled women in wheelchairs are making an impact on our society. If you are a woman who exhibits confidence and a true belief in who you are, other people will be less likely to see your wheelchair, and look at you instead. I know a married couple who both have cerebral palsy and live in wheelchairs. The wife is very active as a disability lobbyist at her state capital, an artist who paints with her hand which she has only marginal control over, and she serves on the church council, too. A lot of progress has been made in the way society views people in wheelchairs, but there’s still plenty of work to be done in helping people change their attitudes. As a woman in a wheelchair you have a unique opportunity to help be a very visible force for that change. Think of yourself as a role model in your own right.

Men and women in wheelchairs have a better lifestyle possible for them today than at any other point in history. The availability of electric wheelchairs and scooters, the accessibility of buildings with ramps and elevators, and the improving societal attitudes toward disabled people mean that your life as a person will be more enjoyable in a wheeled chair. Take advantage of the modern conveniences available to wheelchair users! If you didn’t use a scooter, you would likely be more tired, or take the risk of tripping or falling. Because of this, many women simply don’t do many activities that they might otherwise enjoy. So, choose be a woman who rides in a chair and gets out to enjoy life, rather than letting other people’s views or opinions keep you from it!

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