Happy International Wheelchair Day

Image Description: Kae is smiling while sitting in a manual wheelchair in the accessible section of a concert venue, 2019.

I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user, which means I use one even though I may still have some capacity to walk. I use them in instances where I need to manage my energy levels and reduce strain, like when going to an art gallery or park that requires walking for a longer time and distance. Wheelchairs bring freedom and safety, nothing to be ashamed of—something I wish I understood and used sooner!

Happy Wheelchair Day!

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