How Do You Live Well On Wheels (For Teenagers Who Use Wheelchairs)?
• Acknowledge that you are a little different. It’s not always fun, but it is reality. Trying too hard to ignore it can make you seem more different than you are. Unique is good. • Live. Living life 100% is a must. If you want to go to a rock concert, go to that rock concert! Yes, you will probably be different in some ways from every other person in the room. You also have things in common with every one of them! • Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. If you need help (especially if you’ve fallen or are in a health-threatening situation) don’t be afraid to ask. • Stand up for yourself. If someone is leaning on your chair or saying something that makes you feel uncomfortable, speak up. • Focus on the fun and interesting. Focus on the fun and interesting. Relish the things you enjoy in life. Have fun doing what you love to do. Investigate new ways to do things, and explore new things that you haven’t tried before. You could discover the world of ar
