Children may need wheelchairs for different reasons. Some of them may have injuries to their legs or spine affecting movement

Activity 10: Children may need wheelchairs for different reasons. Some of them may have injuries to their legs or spine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. , affecting movement, while others may have disabilities due to muscular dystrophy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  or cerebral palsy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. . For these children, a wheelchair is a way for them to get around in school.  

Take a look around your school and determine if a child in a wheelchair can participate in all classes and activities relevant to the school curriculum, Can the child in the wheelchair have access to all parts of the school? Can this child participate in other school activities?

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