wheelchair-user
Rolls instead walks
A wheelchair-user is a person who uses a wheelchair for mobility, whether due to paralysis, injury, chronic illness, or other conditions affecting movement.
The hyphenated form functions as a noun or adjective: wheelchair-user parking, as a wheelchair-user, she advocates for accessibility.
The term is preferred over "wheelchair-bound," which implies limitation rather than mobility.
Impairment affecting life activities
- disabledMade unable to function
- communityCollective of connected people
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- lived experienceKnowledge from personal participation
visibility · representation · ableism · advocacy · self-identification · empowerment · disability culture · intersectionality
Sloped connecting surface
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- curb cutSloped sidewalk-to-street transition
- accessible entranceDoorway usable by disabled persons
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
wide doorway · grab bar · accessible bathroom · parking permit · accommodation · barrier-free · universal design · automatic door
Equipment enabling movement
- joystickTilting lever for control
- accessibleAble to be reached
- independenceFreedom from external control
- self-propelledMoving under own power
transfer · caster · footrest · armrest · cushion · tilt · recline · lightweight
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
muscular dystrophy · multiple sclerosis · cerebral palsy · amputation · pressure sore · assistive technology · medical equipment · insurance
Disabled athletes' world games
- racingSpeed competition sport
- adaptive sportsAthletics modified for disabilities
- handcycleArm-powered wheeled transport
- athleteSports competitor
competition · adaptive skiing · boccia · sportsmanship · medal · training · coach · team
disability
Impairment affecting life activities
- disabledMade unable to function
- communityCollective of connected people
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
lived experience · visibility · representation · ableism · advocacy · self-identification · empowerment · disability culture · intersectionality · chronic illness
ramp
Sloped connecting surface
- elevatorVertical conveyance between floors
- curb cutSloped sidewalk-to-street transition
- accessible entranceDoorway usable by disabled persons
ADA · wide doorway · grab bar · accessible bathroom · parking permit · accommodation · barrier-free · universal design · automatic door · accessible housing
mobility aid
Equipment enabling movement
- joystickTilting lever for control
- accessibleAble to be reached
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-propelled · transfer · caster · footrest · armrest · cushion · tilt · recline · lightweight · foldable
physical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
paralysis · muscular dystrophy · multiple sclerosis · cerebral palsy · amputation · pressure sore · assistive technology · medical equipment · insurance · prescription
Paralympic
Disabled athletes' world games
- racingSpeed competition sport
- adaptive sportsAthletics modified for disabilities
- handcycleArm-powered wheeled transport
athlete · competition · adaptive skiing · boccia · sportsmanship · medal · training · coach · team · tournament