Wheelchair Definition–noun | a chair mounted on wheels for use by persons who cannot walk. | |
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Wheelchair vans, are a significant help when it comes to transporting a person in a wheelchair. Accommodating a wheelchair in a typical vehicle...
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UBC Public Affairs - Found 8 hours ago
... which is the only time the wheelchair takes over control.” Designed to operate on a laptop that fits under the wheelchair, and interact...
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The Desert Sun - Found Nov. 7, 2008
Garcia, who has been in a wheelchair since an earlier shooting, fought with Ramirez over his son's bike, which he had loaned to Ramirez.
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Wheelchair facilities in place for parade
Galway Independent - Found Nov. 5, 2008
Wheelchair users in Galway will not have to worry about missing out on any of the floats in this year's St Patrick's Day festivities.
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Boston Police: Man in wheelchair sitting on guns
Boston Police: Man in wheelchair sitting on guns
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Man in wheelchair killed in crash
South Bend Tribune - Found Nov. 1, 2008
OSCEOLA A man in a wheelchair died overnight after he was hit by a sport utility vehicle Tuesday night on a busy road, police said.
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Woman sues after crashing wheelchair at state fairgroundA woman who ...
Tennessean - Found Oct. 29, 2008
A woman who was injured when she lost control of her wheelchair and struck a metal barrier at the flea market has sued Metro government - and the
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