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We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.
Language is so important when discussing disability, and you have to mindful about how phrases differ around the globe.
With that in mind, how do you feel about the terms ‘Wheelchair-Bound’ and ‘Handicapped’? Dan, Heidi and Rob from SCIA’s Peer and Family Support Team share their thoughts on the subject.
Haven’t had a chance to watch the last episode on people joking about wheelchairs? Watch it here!
Our Peer and Family Support Team are based in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia. Find out more about our Peer and Family Support services here.