wheelchair-users
Wheeled mobility people
People who use wheelchairs for mobility, whether due to paralysis, injury, illness, or other conditions affecting their ability to walk.
The hyphenated compound functions as a noun: The building lacks adequate access for wheelchair-users.
Often written as two words without the hyphen.
Ease of approach
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
- curb cutsSloped sidewalk transitions
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
- adaptive equipmentDevices modified for disabilities
independence · navigation · transfers · casters · footrests · armrests · joystick · seating
Three-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- accommodationsPlaces providing temporary residence
- barriersThings blocking access
- inclusive designApproach accommodating diverse abilities
- universal accessUnrestricted entry for all
accessible entrances · parking · restrooms · building codes · compliance · ramps · lifts · signage
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- pressure soresWounds from sustained compression
- cushionsSoft padded supports
spinal cord injury · muscular dystrophy · multiple sclerosis · cerebral palsy · amputees · paraplegia · quadriplegia · assessments
Freedom from external control
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- home modificationsAlterations to residential property
- adaptive clothingGarments for limited mobility
- employmentPaid occupation status
education · relationships · parenting · travel · public transport · accessible housing · personal assistance · caregivers
Embracing one's functional differences
- advocatesThose who support causes
- activistsPeople working for causes
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
- peer supportAid from similar others
lived experience · disability rights · representation · visibility · identity · solidarity · empowerment · disability culture
Team sport with hoops
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- racingSpeed competition sport
- handcyclingArm-propelled cycle racing
fencing · adaptive sports · athletes · competition · training · camber · gloves · strapping
accessibility
Ease of approach
- rampsInclined connecting surfaces
- curb cutsSloped sidewalk transitions
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
adaptive equipment · independence · navigation · transfers · casters · footrests · armrests · joystick · seating · positioning
ADA
Three-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- accommodationsPlaces providing temporary residence
- barriersThings blocking access
- inclusive designApproach accommodating diverse abilities
universal access · accessible entrances · parking · restrooms · building codes · compliance · ramps · lifts · signage · audits
rehabilitation
Recovery from injury/addiction
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
- pressure soresWounds from sustained compression
cushions · spinal cord injury · muscular dystrophy · multiple sclerosis · cerebral palsy · amputees · paraplegia · quadriplegia · assessments · prescriptions
independence
Freedom from external control
- self-careMaintaining personal wellbeing
- home modificationsAlterations to residential property
- adaptive clothingGarments for limited mobility
employment · education · relationships · parenting · travel · public transport · accessible housing · personal assistance · caregivers · routines
disability pride
Embracing one's functional differences
- advocatesThose who support causes
- activistsPeople working for causes
- self-advocacyPromoting one's own interests
peer support · lived experience · disability rights · representation · visibility · identity · solidarity · empowerment · disability culture · spokespeople
basketball
Team sport with hoops
handcycling · fencing · adaptive sports · athletes · competition · training · camber · gloves · strapping · tournaments