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Parents Work Together To Carry Wheelchair-Bound Son Up Three Flights Of Stairs.
When the elevator in this train station wasn’t working‚ these incredible parents carried their son and his wheelchair up the stairs. Mason is unable to walk due to a spinal cord injury. Taking the stairs wouldn’t have been an option for him if not for his dedicated family members. Dad hoisted Mason onto his back‚ while Mom followed behind them with the wheelchair.
Many of us don’t think twice about it when the elevators aren’t working in a public building. Sure‚ it’s annoying to have to climb a few flights of stairs‚ but at the end of the day it’s only a minor inconvenience. For those with disabilities‚ though‚ it can make the difference between being able to enter and exit a place or staying behind.
@humankind Watch these parents stop at nothing to carry their son and his wheelchair up three flights of stairs. #humankind #goodnews #inspiring #parentslove ♬ Wings – BLVKSHP
According to Johns Hopkins‚ 27% of adult Americans are disabled in some way. Rehabilitation physician Stephanie Van‚ MD‚ adds that “disability is eventually inevitable for all of us.” She also says that it’s important to educate ourselves on the subject.
“The best way to learn is from the community‚” she explained. “That’s the source. They’re living it. That’s the only way to really get a sense for what needs to happen in this movement.”
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Mason is definitely lucky to have caring parents that are willing to carry him up the stairs when there’s not a wheelchair accessible exit‚ but this isn’t the case for everyone. It’s important to keep advocating for a more inclusive world!
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