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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Wheelchair Users Become 'Detectives' Before Holidays: Promises Often Don't Hold

The article discusses the challenges wheelchair users face when planning holidays, emphasizing the need for thorough preparation and often unmet accessibility promises from hotels.

Feb 28 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wheelchair user thrown from building by man in psychotic episode was para-athlete from MS and buried as a homeless person: 'Family without answers,' says cousin

A para-athlete from Mato Grosso do Sul, Maycon Douglas de Jesus Almiron, was tragically thrown from a building in Boa Viagem, Recife, by a man who was experiencing a psychotic episode, and was later buried as a homeless person, leaving his family searching for answers.

Feb 28 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Villau and Riidebach are ready for the Paralympics: the goal is to make their best throws

Estonian wheelchair curling team members Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach are preparing for the upcoming Paralympic Games in Cortina, Italy, with the aim of delivering their best performance.

Feb 26 • 20:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia is represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair at the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games. 'We are trying to get our throws in sync.'

Estonia will be represented by a mixed wheelchair curling pair, Ain Villau and Kätlin Riidebach, at the upcoming Milano Cortina Paralympic Games.

Feb 26 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

Ready for psychological games: Latvian curlers motivated to secure a spot at the Paralympic summit

The Latvian wheelchair curling team is preparing for its second Paralympic Games with the aim of competing at a high level despite resource differences.

Feb 26 • 05:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Conquering the Field from a Wheelchair! The Stadium Resonated with the Boundless Joys of Disabled Players' Achievements

A unique cricket competition featuring wheelchair-bound players was held in Jhansi, showcasing remarkable talent and determination.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair passenger falls onto the street after bus door opens in Cidade de Deus

A wheelchair user fell out of a bus in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, after the door intended for accessibility opened while the vehicle was moving.

Feb 25 • 11:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair user reports being discriminated against by app drivers when requesting a ride: 'I felt embarrassed'

A wheelchair user in Brazil reported discrimination from app drivers who refused to transport him during a ride request.

Feb 25 • 10:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Wheelchair user forced to crawl aboard bus

A wheelchair user was compelled to crawl onto a bus due to a malfunctioning wheelchair lift, prompting a discrimination complaint against the public transport authority in Örebro.

Feb 25 • 08:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Veiki Laan: if a wheelchair does not fit into the law, then the problem is the law itself

Veiki Laan advocates for more reasonable measures in law, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video of a Young Woman Crying on a Wheelchair at Dehradun Coronation Hospital Goes Viral

A video showing a young woman crying in a wheelchair at Dehradun's Coronation Hospital has gone viral, raising serious concerns about healthcare facilities.

Feb 24 • 17:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Vonn in a wheelchair: 'The doctor saved my leg'

Lindsey Vonn reflects on her injury and recovery after a severe crash at the Winter Olympics, where she faced the risk of losing her leg.

Feb 23 • 16:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theft

A Calgary couple is distressed over the theft of their vehicle, which contained a wedding dress and a wheelchair essential for the groom, shortly before their upcoming wedding.

Feb 23 • 00:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Throwing stones with a stick more delicate than fingertips... Going for a 'happy end'

The South Korean wheelchair curling team prepares for the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Milan, aiming to achieve medal success after a rigorous training period.

Feb 22 • 22:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Río Open: Tokito Oda, the Alcaraz of wheelchair tennis who breaks records and challenges Gustavo Fernández

Tokito Oda is emerging as a prominent figure in wheelchair tennis, drawing comparisons to Carlos Alcaraz and threatening the records set by legendary player Shingo Kunieda.

Feb 22 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Liza Minnelli claims she was 'inexplicably ordered' to sit in wheelchair at Oscars

Liza Minnelli alleges she was ordered to use a wheelchair instead of a director's chair at the 2022 Oscars due to her age, which she criticized in her upcoming memoir.

Feb 21 • 21:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell hits golden buzzer after very dramatic audition

Simon Cowell awarded the golden buzzer for the first time in season 19 of Britain's Got Talent to Australian aerial silks performer Paul Nunnari after his impressive audition while in a wheelchair.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Liza Minnelli says she was forced to use a wheelchair at the Oscars in 2022

Liza Minnelli claims she was compelled to use a wheelchair during the 2022 Oscars ceremony due to the Academy's demands, which she argues hindered her performance.

Feb 21 • 19:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

2026 Elections in Texas: Why Greg Abbott Is in a Wheelchair and How the Nickname 'Hot Wheels' Came About

The Texas governor Greg Abbott, who has been in a wheelchair for over 40 years, uses the term 'Hot Wheels' as part of his campaign strategy to neutralize its offensive connotation.

Feb 21 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

8-year-old left her wheelchair, crawled 83 steps, and changed America forever

An 8-year-old girl with cerebral palsy crawled up the steps of the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the struggle for disability rights in America.

Feb 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They Discarded the Bones’: The Treatment That Rocío Banquells Spent Two Years in a Wheelchair

Rocío Banquells endured two years in a wheelchair due to complications from medical treatments following a respiratory illness.

Feb 19 • 02:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm an occupational therapist - here's everything you need to know before choosing a wheelchair

An occupational therapist offers essential advice on factors to consider when selecting a wheelchair based on individual needs and circumstances.

Feb 18 • 20:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian flag bearers at the Paralympic Games will be wheelchair curlers Rožkova and Lasmans

Latvian athletes Rožkova and Lasmans will carry the national flag at the upcoming Winter Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking significant achievements in their careers.

Feb 18 • 11:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sex pest told mum and her crying kids 'I want to rape' as he exposed himself

A man exposed himself to a mother and her two children in Birmingham city centre while making threatening sexual remarks before proceeding to assault a young woman in a wheelchair.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Rocío Banquells ended up in a wheelchair after improperly treated pneumonia; 'It hurt a lot'

Rocío Banquells, a well-known actress and singer in Mexico, suffered severe health consequences from untreated pneumonia, leading her to use a wheelchair following a cortisone treatment that negatively impacted her bones.

Feb 18 • 00:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wheelchair and motorcycle with escorts: see the Viradouro operation for Ciça's double appearance

The Viradouro samba school organized a unique operation to ensure the participation of Mestre Ciça in two key moments during the carnival parade, making history as both a theme and a judged participant.

Feb 17 • 22:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Miss Jay, the judge of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and walk coach, is in a wheelchair after a stroke

Jay Alexander, known for his role on ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ reveals his struggle to recover after a stroke left him unable to walk.

Feb 17 • 19:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why was the father in a wheelchair? Siddharth Malhotra speaks for the first time, becomes emotional

Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra expresses his grief over the death of his father, who had been suffering from illness and was in a wheelchair before his passing.

Feb 17 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who pretended to be a wheelchair user to commit crimes is arrested after trying to steal a house in MG

A man in Brazil was arrested for pretending to be wheelchair-bound to commit thefts, specifically after attempting to steal copper wires from a residence in Governador Valadares.

Feb 17 • 12:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A Woman Hid Stolen Goods in Her Son's Wheelchair in Přerov. She Faces Three Years in Prison

A woman in Přerov is facing up to three years in prison for hiding stolen goods in her son's wheelchair.

Feb 16 • 11:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Beach patrols no problem for surf lifesaver in powered wheelchair

Michael Lord, a 70-year-old wheelchair user, has been a dedicated surf lifesaver at Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie, using his powered wheelchair to perform his duties.

Feb 14 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFMG professor accused of discrimination after blocking access to wheelchair ramp and mocking: 'Did you walk again?'

A professor at UFMG has been accused of discrimination after blocking wheelchair access and making offensive comments towards a disabled man.

Feb 14 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man pushes wheelchair user from building and then jumps off; both died from the fall

A tragic incident in Recife involved a man pushing a wheelchair user from a fourth-floor balcony before jumping himself, resulting in both fatalities.

Feb 14 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Headteacher left needing wheelchair after pupil struck her with chair at school

A headteacher in the UK has been left wheelchair-bound after being struck by a chair thrown by a student with special educational needs.

Feb 14 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of Robbing and Torturing Elderly Couple Arrested in Amapá; Wheelchair-Bound Victim Was Assaulted

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Macapá, Brazil, for the brutal robbery and assault of an elderly couple, including a wheelchair-bound woman.

Feb 13 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wheelchair user arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in Botucatu

A 28-year-old wheelchair user was arrested in Botucatu, Brazil, for suspected drug trafficking after police discovered drugs and money at his home.

Feb 12 • 22:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

They don't want wheelchair users there, and they don't. The Modřice council is fighting hard against the center, while most residents don't mind

The Modřice council is vehemently opposing the establishment of a facility for wheelchair users, despite the majority of local residents showing little concern regarding the issue.

Feb 12 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

An elderly man died in a fire in Elva

An elderly man, who used a wheelchair, died in a house fire in Elva, Estonia, this evening.

Feb 12 • 17:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It Moves Me What Happened": The Rappi Delivery Worker in a Wheelchair That Touched the Country and Became a Symbol of a Fight

Leo Soria, a Rappi delivery worker in a wheelchair, has become an emblematic figure representing the struggles faced by people with disabilities in finding employment in Argentina.

Feb 12 • 12:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The exciting encounters with the little wheelchair user in my building

The article reflects on the author's encounters with a new neighbor, Jonas, a young boy in a wheelchair, highlighting the connection they share and the implications of accessibility in their living environment.

Feb 10 • 19:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Injections and Wheelchair: The Dark Side of Ferdinand's Career with Manchester United

Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand revealed how his long football career and resulting injuries have severely impacted his health, leading him to occasionally use a wheelchair due to back pain.

Feb 10 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Tarvo Madsen in Ukraine: living in a wheelchair on the ninth floor without heating and electricity is a matter of life and death

Estonian journalist Tarvo Madsen describes the harsh living conditions in Ukraine, particularly for those living in high-rise buildings without heating and limited electricity.

Feb 10 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rio Ferdinand struggling and using a wheelchair after buff Men's Health cover

Former footballer Rio Ferdinand disclosed that he occasionally uses a wheelchair due to chronic injuries and severe back pain related to his career.

Feb 10 • 11:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand forced to use wheelchair due to football injuries

Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United defender, reveals that injuries from his football career have occasionally left him needing a wheelchair and hospital care.

Feb 10 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wheelchair user shot in the back and neck in Benedito Bentes

A wheelchair user was shot dead in Maceió, Brazil, with multiple gunshot wounds while reportedly facing death threats.

Feb 9 • 09:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Jakob Ingebrigtsen has undergone a procedure

Track star Jakob Ingebrigtsen shared an image of himself in a wheelchair after undergoing surgery in the USA to address issues with his Achilles tendon.

Feb 6 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Lino Banfi, the photo in a wheelchair worries fans: how is he

Lino Banfi, at 89 years old, was seen in a wheelchair in a viral video shared by his daughter, raising concerns among fans about his health.

Feb 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Drunk driver arrested after running over two women on the sidewalk following an argument with a wheelchair user in Embu das Artes

A drunk driver was arrested after hitting two women on the sidewalk in Embu das Artes, São Paulo, following an argument and attempted assault on a wheelchair user.

Feb 6 • 12:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Reservation made but denied because of wheelchair... Human Rights Commission recommends correction to hotel refusing disabled guests

The National Human Rights Commission recommended a hotel to correct its discrimination against a wheelchair-bound guest after it canceled their reservation on the grounds that it did not have accessible rooms available.

Feb 6 • 03:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

INTERVIEW: Pisarad, punk rock and wheelchair: The life of Iron Maiden's first singer ended painfully

The documentary film 'Di'Anno: The Lost Singer of Iron Maiden' directed by Wes Orshoski showcases the struggles and vulnerabilities of Paul Di'Anno, the band's first vocalist, as he faced fear and hardship in the face of a debilitating condition.

Feb 4 • 18:26 UTC

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