Wheelchairs are SO COOL.

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I just think the culture of people in wheelchairs is SO fascinating. I love all the different chairs they use and the way the people are and the challenges they've overcome. I love how they have their own lingo and mannerisms and I want to learn it!

I want to be friends with people in wheelchairs! I think I'll go find a wheelchair forum and sign up and post all about my love of wheelchairs and the people that use them and how awesome they are.

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I am being completely sarcastic to make a point about something that really irritates me, in case anyone was wondering.
 
Turbo engines fascinate me!~! I see them in small cars. Big cars. Rusty cars. Neat cars.'

I even see some turbo cars stalled on the road. Go figure!!!
 
This actually explores a point I've just been realizing (in a non-Deaf-related way) recently.

I hate the way a lot of neurotypicals/non-autistics talk about people on the autism spectrum.

"Like OMG! My brother/sister/friend/nephew is so awesome and so brave and so cute (even though s/he's 26) and I love that we went to a restaurant yesterday! It's SO AWESOME AND AMAZING that s/he was out in public doing a normal thing! :D Oh and BTW make sure to LIGHT IT UP BLUE! and donate lots of money to organizations that cast autism in an extremely negative light!!!!!!111!!one!!1!"

:mad:

I would never speak that way about myself or the more "classically" autistic kid that I babysit.

Makes me wonder just how other people see me. Especially since there was this RA on another floor that has the same major as me. She was totally nice to me until my mom told her that I was on the spectrum. Now she never talks to me and only shoots awkward glances toward me. :(
 
Hi Purple;
So thinking on this, I wondered if I ever did something similar talking about my "boys" (who are not actually mine, and who are men now - but, golly, I watched them grow up and it is hard for ME to transition <wink>). I'm pretty sure i have. Why? Well, one of the gents, we will call him B. since I don't have his permission to give his name, is on the 'severe' end of ASD. He is nonverbal, frequently violent (to self and other), and growing up did not have an I-thou distinction. Times with B. are some of the highlights of my life, but they are very unpredictable. I have bite scars, old broken bones, and a car door that no longer has a handle to open from the inside. On the other hand, when B. smiles the whole world lights up with sunshine. He's like a brother and I love him very much. My point though, is this: when he was younger, it was very rare to have an afternoon hanging out with B and not have to diffuse multiple violent episodes. Bruising and broken objects were just par-for-the-course. A "normal" outing to the park or movies or restaurant that did NOT involve multiple mild crises was, in fact, AWESOME AND AMAZING. It takes heroic effort for some ASDers to have "normal" days (both on the part of themselves and their loved ones). And yeah, I think B is incredibly brave some of those days. I am not sure if I had to walk through a "fun" outing being assaulted by my senses, experiencing random periods of pain and panic, that I'd still be adventurous enough to run and put my shoes on whenever it was time to play with my almost-sister. What I do know without a doubt is that having the privilege of watching my near-brother B's unbreakable resolve despite his sensory, medical, and social challenges was humbling and inspiring when I was feeling 'overwhelmed' by the rigors of med school. Is that because of his autism? Nah, its because B is just a super awesome guy!
 
Dr phil; check out the documentary called Murderball -- <grin> turbocharged chairs for sure! :)
 
My best friend was in a wheelchair for a while. Lots of challenges out there.
 
Presumably "turbo charged" is "different" than "regular motorized" wheelchairs?

No direct experience in wheelchairs-at the present time.
 
I'm surprised that turbocharged wheelchairs haven't been invented yet. People would be running to buy one of those when they hit the market.
 
Subtle hint to Dereksbicycles: Start :working on-turbo charged wheelchairs. Huge markets opening up!
My consulting fees: one smile!
 
dereksbicycles said:
I'm surprised that turbocharged wheelchairs haven't been invented yet. People would be running to buy one of those when they hit the market.
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Where are my steel toed boots? :lol:

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I'm a wheelchair user. Turbo charged chairs wouldn't be practical for safety reasons. This is why a power chair can only go so fast. I, for one, would NOT want to be in a chair that I cannot control the speed of.

Just sayin'...
 
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Oceanbreeze said:
I'm a wheelchair user. Turbo charged chairs wouldn't be practical for safety reasons. This is why a power chair can only go so fast. I, for one, would NOT want to be in a chair that I cannot control the speed of.

Just sayin'...
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My kids refers to their powershairs (highly specialised with full recline to flat, ultralight touch switches, computer activation, "attendant controls" etc as "turbo" or "souped up".

You're, of course correct, super fast PChairs would be dangerous - mostly on uneven surfaces or on turns. That being said, I know a few people who's chairs go faster than you could power walk.
 
Oceanbreeze said:
I'm a wheelchair user. Turbo charged chairs wouldn't be practical for safety reasons. This is why a power chair can only go so fast. I, for one, would NOT want to be in a chair that I cannot control the speed of.

Just sayin'...
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:wave: Hi Ocean! Nice to see you :)
 
To the OP: I get what you're saying, but as an old poster used to say that's a "fallacious comparison". People in wheelchairs are not a culture. People who are Deaf and use ASL are.
 
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