nounfemininepl: wheelchairs
cadeira de rodas
1. a chair on wheels used by people who have difficulty walking or are unable to walk due to illness, injury, or disability
She uses a wheelchair to move around the hospital.
Ela usa uma cadeira de rodas para se mover pelo hospital.
2. a mobility device equipped with wheels, brakes, and foot/armrests for people with mobility impairments
The wheelchair has electric motors for easier navigation.
A cadeira de rodas tem motores elétricos para facilitar a navegação.
In both Brazil and the USA, wheelchair accessibility is an important aspect of public infrastructure and civil rights. Brazil has been improving accessibility standards, particularly in major cities. The term 'cadeira de rodas' is used respectfully, and many modern facilities and public spaces are required by law to provide wheelchair-accessible features such as ramps, elevators, and designated parking spaces.
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