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SocietyRick Hansen once saw his wheelchair as a limitation. Then it became a vehicle for freedom

Rick Hansen initially viewed his wheelchair as a symbol of limitation and resisted using it. After changing his perspective, he came to see it as a vehicle that propelled him around the world and supported his advocacy, while confronting stigma and a world designed for able-bodied people.

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CCBC News★☆☆☆☆2026-09-18 08:00Original

Rick Hansen once saw his wheelchair as a limitation. Then it became a vehicle for freedom
Society