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What Seemingly 'Small' Obstacles Can Feel Like When You're in a Wheelchair

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If you don’t need assistance getting around, it might be difficult to fully understand the challenges people who use wheelchairs face every day. Seemingly simple things like potholes or a set of stairs can become daily obstacles.

Check out the BuzzFeed video below to gain a little perspective on what it’s like to use a wheelchair.

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Originally published: June 8, 2015
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