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PWD who uses wheelchair?

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what is the descriptive term for people with disabilities who uses wheelchair?

wheelchair bound is slightly incorrect since they are not necessary bound to them

in the phrase, it must contain the words "physically disabled adults"

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  1. physically disabled adult chair-users (generally preferred by people who use them)

    physically disabled adult wheelchair-users

    Wheelchair bound is not only slightly incorrect - it is completely incorrect and highly offensive. NO ONE is bound to their chair, although they may in fact have a harness or belt or some other means of restraint to prevent them from falling out.  


  2. A person who uses wheelchair.  A wheelchair can give a person more freedom as even those some may have been able to walk, it was hard and slow. On the other hand some people only take their wheelchairs if their going long distances.

    adults with a physically disability


  3. Physically disabled adults who use a wheelchair.

    Physically disabled adult wheelchair users.

    Wheelchair users with physical disabilities.

    Many wheelchair users find the term "wheelchair bound" offensive, because it indicates that the wheelchair is a bad thing or an obstacle, while it is actually a really useful tool that makes it possible for them to get around and be active in life. The wheelchair is very important to them.

  4. If I need to mention the use of a wheelchair, I say something like "She/He uses a wheelchair."  If I don't need to mention it, I just refer to the person by name.  

  5. "Physically Disabled Adults" who are wheelchair-users.  

  6. I have always thought of myself to be a person who uses a wheelchar.

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