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Life on Wheels: The A to Z Guide to Living Fully with Mobility Issues Paperback – August 27, 2008

by Gary Karp (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
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"There are 1.7 million regular wheelchair users in the United State. Like anyone else, they work, marry, have children, travel, play sports, and are full members of their community. Life on Wheels makes sure they take full advantage of every available opportunity. It is the A-Z guide for all you need to know about every aspect of living with mobility impairment. This unique book offers an initial road map to the lifelong, complex, and fascinating road of the disability experience. Life on Wheels is primarily a guidebook for those with a mobility disability, offering practical information on how to:

  • adapt your home
  • choose a wheelchair
  • explore your sexuality
  • take care of your body and much more! "

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  1. Print length
    477 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Demos Health
  4. Publication date
    August 27, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1932603336
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1932603330
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"Christopher Reeve said, 'There are struggles and there are resources within that we don't know anything about.' And sometimes we just need a little direction, and in this extraordinary gift to everyone facing mobility issues, Gary Karp juggles the information we need to know with a comprehensive guidance and his remarkable sense of humor. This invaluable tool will be used over and over again and is filled with exciting and important new discoveries!"--Peter T. Wilderotter, President and CEO, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

"If I had to pick one word to describe Life on Wheels, it would be 'empowering.' Gary Karp has a unique talent for making even the most mundane details about access specifications, adaptive equipment and ergonomic design not only seem interesting, but also entertaining. And the vital information he provides in this book empowers people to get out and live. It's a must-have for all wheelchair-users. I didn't think Gary could improve on his excellent first edition, but somehow he has."--Candy Harrington, author of Barrier-Free Travel, founder of Emerging Horizons

"Life on Wheels is an invaluable and comprehensive resource. Whether someone is facing a recent spinal cord injury or still trying to understand a chronic injury, I would highly recommend this book."--Jeffrey S. Johns, MD, SCI Program Medical Director, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

"A very informative A-Z road map in regards to not just living but thriving with a disability. The chapters on rehabilitation, health, and the disability experience were invaluable at creating an awareness for many of the barriers and resources available for individuals newly diagnosed with disabilities."--Eli Gelardin, Executive Director, Marin Center for Independent Living

"Life on Wheels is a must-read for all wheelchair users, as well as their friends and family." --Disaboom " (Disaboom 20100503)

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Gary Karp is an internationally recognized public speaker, corporate trainer, author, and editor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Demos Health; 2nd edition (August 27, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 477 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932603336
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932603330
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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rollingonalong
5.0 out of 5 stars Great informative book for wheelchair users
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2015
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I'm a fairly new spinal cord injury wheelchair user & found this book full of very useful information. I would highly recommend it to any new wheelchair user but it has so much information I know I will refer back to it for years to come.
Packed full of advice, links, things I hadn't even thought about but was glad I had read the book before I was faced with some of the situations. Everything from how to ick a wheelchair to advice on how to accept or decline help from another person. Detailed, organized, good writing.
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radtaz
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2011
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This is a good book for someone who has recently had to be in a wheelchair. It gives a lot of basic information that is not covered if you don't have a health professional or rehab hospital to guide you every step of the way. You will gain a lot of valuable information.
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Faith
4.0 out of 5 stars Life on Wheels
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2012
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I have just recently been told to get off my ankle. I was having problems with acepting this and how to deal with being out in the public in a chair. This book helped me see that my thoughts were normal and most people have them. That helped me a lot. I read the book and then went back again to cover the parts that I thought really pertained to me. I will keep the book on hand for further references as I know questions will come up.
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Debbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Life on Wheels
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
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This one I am reading and it is very good. My husband just recently became a paraplegic due to a fusion. We are trying to deal and this book is right on as far as what to expect. Very good
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Dani
5.0 out of 5 stars Great research tool
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2014
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Love this guide, I am writing fiction including a disabled character. For me this book is a great tool to research and learn to make my writing as factual as possible.
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Mack1942
5.0 out of 5 stars most helpful
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2014
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tells you how to do, what to be expected when you first go out with wheels instead of feet under you.Most helpful.
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Nessi Hussle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2004
I found this book helpful even though I am quite a few years into my spinal cord injury. I think this book should be given out to the newly disabled so that they can see how full their lives still are. I know mine is...
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4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2012
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my granddaughter was recently paralyzed and wanted to learn everything i could .this book helped me understand so many things
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Hosak-Robb,B
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, stay on the move
Reviewed in Germany on May 9, 2013
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The thought and experience that went into this book is impressive. Whether change of life has impacted you, or maybe even more so, if you are trying to understand the new situation a loved one has been put it, I was simply well informed about all of the many things that need to be considered and dealt with. Great to help understand a little better. It can help a transition in a very objective, helpful, organized way, offers things to plan for.
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