History of the Wheelchair - Science Museum Blog
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To celebrate International Wheelchair Day on the 1st March, Research Fellow Kay Nias explores the history behind what has arguably been the most important mobility device in history.
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History of the Wheelchair - Science Museum Blog
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Wheelchairs - The Evolution
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