Wheelchair basics
What is a wheelchair used for
A tool to help people move around if walking is hard
What is the name of the day we celebrate the positive impact of wheelchairs around the world?
World wheelchair day
True or false — International Wheelchair Day is celebrated in many countries around the world.
True
True or false — there are sports played using wheelchairs.
true
True or false — wheelchairs were invented only in the last 50 years.
False Wheelchairs have ancient roots, including early wheeled furniture over 2,000 years ago.)
True or false:
All wheelchairs are exactly the same
False: There are all different types of wheelchairs
In what year was International Wheelchair Day first launched?
2008
People who support wheelchair users and help make the world more accessible are celebrated on this day.
supporters and accessibility advocates
his wheelchair court sport is included in the Paralympic Games.
Basketball wheelchair
True or false — everyone who could use a wheelchair always has access to one.
false (Many people around the world still don’t have access to wheelchairs, even if they need one.)
Name a part of a manual wheelchair
Wheel,seat,armrest,footplate, push rim
Wheelchairs help give people something very important — what is it?
independence and mobility?
Name one challenge that people using wheelchairs might face in everyday places.
narrow doorways, lack of ramps, inaccessible toilets or uneven paths? (Discuss accessibility!)
what is wheel chair curling
Winter Paralympics, wheelchair players still use the same rocks and ice as the regular sport.
True or false — wheelchairs only help people get from one place to another.
false (They also support independence, participation in sport and inclusion in society!)
What makes an electric wheelchair different
It has a moter and joystick control
True or false — everyone who uses a wheelchair has the same reason for using one.
false (People use wheelchairs for many reasons — injury, illness, accessibility, sport etc.)
Name this sport that combines elements of rugby, basketball and handball, played by athletes in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair rugby?
True or false — wheelchairs are all the same.
false? (There are many types: sports wheelchairs, powered chairs, day-to-day chairs, etc.)