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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uses a wheelchair and travels the country: "People with disabilities go where we can, not where we want"
Verónica Martínez reflects on over 40 years of vacationing in Argentina as a wheelchair user, sharing her experiences and the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
What a rocket flight feels like: "In the video, you can see that my mouth is open the whole time"
Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old engineer who became paralyzed from the waist down after a bike accident in 2018, recently shared her experience of becoming the first wheelchair user to fly into space with Blue Origin.
‘I saw a wheelchair user with his back on fire.’ Fishermen rescued three people from the flames, injuring themselves
Fishermen bravely saved three individuals from a fire, sustaining injuries in the process.