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How did Christopher Reeve become disabled?
The American actor Christopher Reeve was paralyzed and became a quadriplegic after an accident when he was thrown from a horse. He was wheelchair-bound for the rest of his life.
How did steven hawking end up in a wheelchair?
He was competing in a horseback riding event involving jumping the horse over obstacles. He was thrown when the horse clipped a fence. He suffered permanent spinal damage as a result leaving him a quadriplegic.
How much money do daredevils get?
Depending on the tricks/ things that they do, probably a considerably high amount of money. But of course this will all be used up when you break your neck and spine, you're a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, and have very high medical bills.
What do you call a person in a wheelchair?
The general term would be handicapped, or physically handicapped. Someone who has lost the use of their limbs is a paraplegic (legs, lower body) or quadriplegic (arms and legs). However there are many different types of afflictions that could land someone in a wheelchair, so this may not apply.
Who is the quadriplegic scientist?
Stephen Hawking
Is laminate flooring suitable for a wheelchair to be on?
Should work great!
What is the word for a person who is totally parilized?
Quadriplegic.
How do wheelchair lifts work in a car?
Wheelchair lifts in cars are similar to lifts found in homes and other buildings. They lower a platform to the ground, where the wheelchair is placed, then it is slowly raised back up into the vehicle. Some lifts are designed for the person to be sitting on the wheelchair during, while others are strictly for the wheelchair itself.
Is Stephen hawking a quadriplegic?
No. He has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
How do you help a quadriplegic person play volleyball?
very carefully...
What are some words that start with Quadr?
quadrant quadruple quadriplegic
Can a non speaking quadriplegic use a computer?
Yes. There is specialized equipment that will allow a quadripiplegic to use a computer. I used to work with one, so I know it's possible.
