Wheelchair rugby

the pick 6. I choose to understand students with a physical disability and have to use a wheelchair. I borrowed my mom’s wheelchair one day, not only to do this project, but also because I had to get an injection in my knee for the first time and the doctor hit a nerve and had to do it twice and told me to stay off my foot the rest of the day. It was a challenging experience for me to get around in a wheelchair and do my daily activities. I had to cook dinner for the family. Luckily, my…

If you are not working with a disability advocate, you may have some misconceptions about the process of applying for disability. Here is a list of the top disability myths and the reality behind them. Myth: Why give the effort and all the time the application process requires, I am just going to be denied anyway. William Jarrett, a Social Security Administration spokesperson says that this isn’t exactly true. While requirements are known to be strict and many people are not approved on their…

Personally, the section of G. Thomas Couser’s piece, Disability, Life Narrative, and Represention that truly made an impression on me was on page 456, when he writes “Although it is as fundamental an aspect of human diversity as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, it is rarely acknowledged as such.” I was almost unsettled after reading this statement, as I realized that I myself fall into the vast population that is essentially uniformed about disability. Just because those with a disability…

needs and report on issues from a local to a national scope (Sirianni & Friedland, 2001). Issues that affect America can be reported through this form of media. An issue question that needs answered is how can the rights of all individuals with disabilities be improved and protected in America? Answer to Social Movement Question The disability rights movement has impacted the American way of life for millions of individuals who are affected by a disability. It estimated that the “data from the…

My partner decided to experience having a physical disability, confining herself to a wheelchair for an hour around the Dalhousie campus. Using the 4D approach I first broke down the detecting aspect of what occurred. Most people were quick to move out of the way, or apologize for getting in the way. I also found that people were either extremely…

he overcame all his hardest obstacles in life, but he keeps it down to earth and shares his true story in the funniest way ever. He shares some of his hard obstacles, for example in his chapter “Wheelchair Adventures”, Burcaw expresses his frustration on the implications that come with being using wheelchair. On the other hand, he says that he’s found many ways to enjoy it to the fullest. Playing Nascar was one of his favorite games when he was a child. How he laughs at hard times and approaches…

I am doing my practicum at High bridge park recreation center. The recreation center is a place that provides services for adults over 21 who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities. The staff work together to help individuals overcome the challenges they face every day to live an independent and meaningful life in the community. The organization I am working with is AHRC, which is a family governed organization that works with people with intellectual and other developmental…

are many classifications of the word different, yet it is the audiences job to determine their own classification. The commercial starts off with, in my opinion, a great representation of a wheel chair basketball game, among six players all in wheelchairs of course, overshadowed by sappy, corny, heartwarming background music. The background music is soft, is heartwarming, is all of these things because the producer wants to draw in an audience, and wants to make sure the…

After embarking upon a “handicap” adventure, it is clear that Lycoming College is in fact handicap acceptable, with a few exceptions. Being able to take a walking tour of the campus opened my eyes to the harsh realities that disabled humans face every day. It is the simple tasks that one takes for granted such as, using the bathroom, water fountain, and stairs. Furthermore, being a handicapped student at Lycoming College is manageable, but would still be a struggle at times. Additionally, I was…

disabled community by providing equipment and services to help redefine access to mobility. Whether the individual has a permanent or temporary disability FODAC is still there to help assist them. They provide many things for the disabled such as wheelchairs, ramps, and hospital beds etc. These things are provided for little to no cost and people of all age with any type of disability can qualify. The company is not directly funded however most of the equipment that they receive to distribute to…