@@ConfusedCorvid i can't he is able to do it since he has control over upper body due to his spine is in his control in my case i am paralyzed chest down so i control over my hips and spine. i always said i don't mind my legs not working i just want my spine in my control if i had it i could have done probably 70% more and won't be relying on others.
@@libsybum3591you just watched this guy do it. not all wheelchair users can as it requires upper body control and strength, but a lot of ambulatory users can do this.
I am a therapy/med student, and I went around a mall in a wheelchair for an assignment. I did this with a few classmates, one of whom was a C7 SCI quadriplegic. He showed us how to do this. Even as a seasoned vet, he had me spot check him when he went down the escalator. I did not ride the escalator in a wheelchair, but I did spot check my very adventurous friend who wanted to try this.
Ayye that's awesome he gave your class a front row experience for riding the escalator. And happy to hear you guys are willing to keep open minds for this. I've known many physiotherapies and rehabs where they specifically train wheelchair users how to ride an escalator! Remember, they need to be fully 100% cognisant. Have hand, arm, and upper body strength, must be a manual wheelchair, not powerchair, and be willing and confident to try it out.
@@mindblown42069 The level of injury is in the lower part of the cervical spine, so he still has some sensation and movement control of his upper extremities. His wheelchair rugby friends jokingly call him a "fake quad" because he can move his arms in such a way that most people think he's a paraplegic. Before I met him, I thought being a quad meant being completely paralyzed from the neck down, but spinal cord injuries are very complicated. Being a quad means having full or (more likely) partial loss of motor control/sensation of the upper and lower extremities. Edit: Incomplete spinal cord injuries are more common than complete ones, which is what results in only partial paralysis and loss of sensation. Some nerves are spared. I hope this helps clears up any confusion or misconceptions about quadriplegia or spinal cord injuries in general.
My sister uses a wheelchair and she always said elevators and being dependent on them to go up places was a waste of time, she saw someone do this in a video like on vimeo era once and started practicing it on the mall closest to home, we would go there on closing time because there was less people so she could practice it It's really cool to learn it and become a little more independent in life She practically never uses elevators anymores when there is ithe option of escalators, especially going into her workplace it was life changing for her. Edit. For those saying that not every place will be an escalator or that this is not safe and anything related to that. Thank you for the concern, she works in the same place for the last 25 years and she goes up one escalator daily to get to her work, she has been doing this for the last 20 years and she never fell down the steps.
I love your story, thank you so much for sharing! My husband (wheelchair user) as well as many in the wheelchair community feel the same way as your sister 😊 It is truly part of their independence and freedom, and it's also very normal for them.
That’s awesome! I knew a girl who also used a wheelchair in high school, though she could manage to even sometimes stand up with the help of two big plastic/metal rods that she leveraged with her arms and attached to the sides of her body, and managed to stand up and to “walk” a short distance by herself, even off the wheelchair! It was useful at dinnertime and it was awesome when she did it and a great display of independence and strength. There are countless new ways scientists and engineers are trying to come up with new ways to improve wheelchair users’ well being and autonomy. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for younger wheelchair users and other people with mobility devices or prosthetic limbs.
Badass, seeing crippled people regain their independence brings a tear to my eye. I don’t think we’re too many years from being able to fix most ailments, maybe a decade or two.
At least in metro in Prague, it's done on purpose so that people pay atention and not just zone out while holding on th railing. But vast majority of stations have lifts for disabled people so that this stunt is not necessary.
as a person with disabilities. I do from time to time need a wheelchair. I would really appreciate if you could do more of these type of videos. Using your wheelchair in difficult situations would be extremely useful for those that are getting a custom to one.
Thank you for keeping an open mind for the wheelchair community! Yes, it will absolutely help many wheelchair users that would like to practice using the escalators as well as educate the full-able bodied population about how wheelchair users safely execute this.
I spent almost 2 years in a wheelchair and NOBODY taught me this. BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR TEACHING! I only wish someone like you had been around in the '90s!
The reason no one would have told you is because it is dangerous and most places have signs on escalators saying no walkers or wheelchairs. It's not only dangerous for you but anyone downstairs of you.
It indeed looks scary to see someone use the wheelchair-escalator trick! But you can trust that these people know what they are doing, otherwise they wouldn't do it at all
I am 69 yrs old, grandma on a walker. I was working last week & the elevator was broken!!!😱😱😱 so I had to use the escalator all weekend!! I wish I had seen this before my traumatic interactions with the escalators!!!😂😂😂😂
This video showed up at the perfect time!! I'm going home for Christmas and the train stations elevators only work 20% of the time, so I have been panicking about it because I had absolutely no idea how to work my wheelchair on escalators!
Ive been paralyzed for over 20 years, and i do this all the time! My friends were always freaked a bit when they saw this for the first time. Sometimes the elevator just takes too long, lol. Keep rolling boss!
@@icemagiciangh- exactly what I was thinking, ie one itch or smth that loosens your grip or balance & then it's a tumble to disaster lol but I'm plagued by "Final Destination" type what-if thoughts all the time in addition to my issues so that just makes it all the more challenging & impressive that others can do it so smoothly! so I'll stick to only using my walker on em & then the elevators for when I'm at the mercy of a chair with my ridiculously weak arms, heh.. 😅
I’ve had to use a wheel chair sometimes for chronic leg pain, and it’s seriously opened my eyes to how non-accessible this world is for wheelchair users. Some ramps are way too steep causing me to fall or not even be able to go up a ramp. I’ve had to actively take longer ways around or avoid certain places because I’m scared to go up/down while in my wheelchair. So just wanted to say thanks for making this content, makes me a bit less scared to use my wheelchair especially when I need it :)
This. Like, some places almost just makes a ramp the exact same way as stairs, so it's so steep I would be impressed if any wheelchair user could get up, or even walk up... I guess I haven't noticed it quite as much here in Norway. Our streets aren't optimal for wheelchairs, but most businesses have elevators that are always available. Most shops etc are still just fully ground level though, so they don't need it. I suspect our elevator coverage is probably okay to good because most people just don't use it, so it's mostly always ready, and because we're not that many people. I've never seen a non-working elevator.
I'm so sorry about your chronic leg pain, and I totally agree with you that there are still many places in the world that have yet to even consider the wheelchair community and proper accessibility for them. I'm so glad the video helps you out a bit! If you reach out to a wheelchair community, we have many supportive people that are willing to help you navigate your way through on wheels as well as relate to the daily struggles of being a wheelchair user. I say you're doing well!
Yeah, I visited southern Mexico and it looked like the ramps were activity designed to mock wheel chair users. They weren’t wide enough and were like at a 45 degree angle.
I just had my ACL reconstructed. I haven't been able to walk for almost 2 months now. My perspective about handicapped people has dramatically changed. Everything is hard. Even taking a shower, or going to the bathroom. These people deserve much more respect than they get.
Yeah but I have to mention, most countries are WAY LESS ACCESSIBLE than america and Europe are, basically speaking you would ALWAYS need someone else to be with you wherever you go, I am all for more accessibility, but y'all are already blessed and privileged to live in America 🥰👍🏻💯.
I was in a wheelchair for months straight last year after one of my legs was temporarily paralyzed. I will never forget learning all of these tricks from trial and error but now that I am walking again I see how the whole world is built to convinience people who can walk. Nothing is easy in a wheelchair and nobody ever takes disabled people into a count when designing a shop or building.
Crazy how often theres these things that are convenient enough for enough people that not enough people give it a second thought to make sure its good for everyone. Disability is such a clear example, it wouldnt take much to make sure you accomodate *if* you think about it. And even without disabilities... like, most Apple stores have these fancy, "glass" stairways, in the middle of the store, above other customers. Didnt have a thought about them until I walked past a store in summer in a skirt and thought, man, that design choice kind of sucks.
Do you live in America? In Europe its part of the law to make buildings wheelchair friendly. Rumps, elevators, wide doors, disabled parking spaces, disabled toilets. All public places, goverment buildings, schools, museums, cinemas, shopping centres, pedestrian crossing leveled up with the street etc. Its a must to have this in place as a part of regulations.
America is different. I was in one for 11 months. Most buildings are super accommodating here. Belize, Mexico. Not so much lol. Obviously not houses and FAMILY DOLLAR. was the worst.
Are there no elevators in the malls where you live? I grew up with at least couple of them on every floor, usually next to parkings, center of mall and wherever the main stairs were. It's weird not to have them. What about moms with strollers?
Mason, you're an incredible guy. I've had so much happen to me, and watching your videos on how you made the best of your situation is truly inspiring.
NGL, this is really enlightening about the difference of access across wheelchair users. My nan had limited use of her arms, and could never have done this. I presume something similar with other things, like spinal injuries or cerebral palsy.
Depends on the severity of cerebral palsy. I know one person who can't move his legs and has tried many cures, another person can't move one of his arms and has a lot of falls, the last person I know with it gets tired easily when walking and was in physical therapy as a toddler. Biggest worries tend to be with swallowing because they could breath their drinks in and avoiding breaks because it can cause new joints to form. Great comment but just wanted to say that cerebral palsy usually effects mostly one side of the body but some can still learn how to use it if it isn't in spasm.
As a wheelchair user, I’m not going to lie, he as some nerves. I need someone to be behind me to use the escalator. I got some muscle, but I am scared to death to lose my grip and fall backwards so yeah, we’re all differents
If you're going to try this, pay attention to the timing on the hand rails. It's not uncommon for the hand rail to go at a different speed than the stairs, which can be very dangerous if you're depending on them for stability.
@silver-berry most public places in the US would be required due to ADA. That doesn't mean they will, but anywhere with an escalator probably does. WAY more often than not. Size of elevator vs size of chair I can't speak to. Edit: though It would be weird to have an elevator that couldn't accommodate a wheelchair that an escalator could. I'm sure they exist but wouldn't be ADA compliant I wouldn't think.
I could imagine how your videos become great encouragement for those with wheelchairs coming out from their homes, doing things they love and living their life to the fullest. Well done, you are doing such a great job!
It's not really meant to be in a different speed but due to the material of the handrails it can change its elasticity in certain conditions of temperature, humidity or just as it's aging can therefore change the speed. Also, in Europe we have a standard (EN115) that the speed difference between escalator and handrail must not be bigger than 2% and also the handrail must not be the slower one (because then people would fall backwards which is more dangerous)
This is fascinating. Thanks for sharing so people in wheelchairs and their friends know what to do. I have honestly never thought about this, and I'm better for knowing it.
My guy. You rock. You make me feel lazy. I’ve been living without use of my legs for a while. Started to use a chair 3 years ago. Thanks for showing me that I can do this. Gonna try it next time I see an escalator. Keep up the work.
My favorite part about my dad being able to do this is when someone offers to show him to an elevator. He just say’s “no thank you” and proceeds to causally go up the escalator. The confusion and the shock on their face is hilarious!
That is dope! I had a spinal cord injury when I was 18. Wad in a wheelchair for the first year and a half. My family pushed me so hard to get out of the chair I never explored all the things I could do IN the chair. Youre amazing dude!!!
That is a very strange thing to say. Isn't it better to not be in a wheelchair? Which is what your family wanted I guess? Idk man it sounds kinda like, "I was temporarily blind due to an accident and my family was so busy helping me get my eyes back, I missed out on all the 'fun stuff' blind people do." 😬
@rkang6531 until you go through it you won't understand. It's hard to explain. No, I didn't want to be in the chair, but because I wasn't taught how to be functional in it either, during the time I was confined to the chair I was very limited. As is your viewpoint
@@DeliahAyala.2.14.91. Maybe because English is not my first language I'm not able to explain it properly. I am not trying to offend anyone. What I was trying to say is that maybe everyone already had their hands full as they were busy with your rehab, and all the things going on in their own lives to look after, they hence prioritised getting you back to your feet, so it kinda sounds like you are blaming them for not helping you "explore" being in a wheelchair, which is why I said it sounds strange, as I thought using whiney or ungrateful would be too harsh as words. God forbid, if you had no chances of recovering, only then they would have instead helped you explore all the things you could do in your chair. Although, you can lessen the discomfort, but being in a wheelchair is not a "fun activity", I have worked disabled people a lot and although we do many activities, and they live somewhat fulfilling lives, they hate being in a wheelchair, think of it as a major obstacle. I'm not saying they are self loathing, I am saying it is what it is, a disability. If they had a choice between the chair and out of it, they all would rather be uncomfortable for a few months, and get out of it by doing rehabilitation, than stay and be "comfortable", because at the end of the day there is no being comfortable in a wheelchair, it is not exactly a "fun" experience, there is only getting used to it. Edit: I apologise if my comment was too long for some, I find it difficult to write things in short as this isn't my first language (probably 5th).
@@rkang6531 I beg to differ. As a disabled person, I would choose using a chair over being on my feet any day. You seeing people in wheelchairs is not at all the same as experiencing it yourself. I am much more mobile and capable in my chair than out, I can move fast, I don't need to stop to make sure I don't fall, I don't need to worry about injuring myself, it's just so much better being able to move freely. I wish I could do some things still, but I can't. Maybe I could if I worked my ass off and forced myself to be in excruciating pain, but that is not worth it just to do a sport that will cause me severe pain in the end. Standing and walking has caused my spine to curve from leaning to one side, and it's extremely painful. I have lifelong disabilities, they won't go away, they're not from an injury, and my conditions are progressive, meaning I WONT be in less pain, and I need to prioritize my comfort and independence over other peoples wants and opinions. My parents hate that I'm in a wheelchair, but my mother is still grateful I was able to be provided one as I am able to stay in school for a whole day, which was unheard of when suddenly my nerve disorder hits and I can't move my legs. Not many people in my life who actually know me and have witnessed my pain would ever tell me I need to just "work harder" because i have, and it's not worth the effort. Being out of a wheelchair limits me even more, maybe I could go on off-trail hikes for miles again, but going on paved hikes or partially dirt ones in a chair or on crutches is much more preferable than crying during the hike and having to sit down 20 times. You wouldn't get it unless you *have* experienced it, and seeing other people is not experiencing, it's not even an actual view into their life. Sure, I wish I could walk again, does that mean I actually think it's worth the pain and effort just to end up back in a chair in the end? Absolutely not.
@rkang6531 i can walk. but i am more likely to fall, and i will be in pain and can't go out, live life, and be independent. with my wheelchair, i can go shopping, run errands, take myself to doctor appointments, take myself to work, being able to work period really. my parents prefer it for me to walk. and I do to try to get stronger. but without my chair i am less free. my wheelchair gives me freedom and the ability to do things by myself.
That looks so terrifying 😱 I stood at the top of an escalator frozen by fear of going down it after my knee surgery. It took me 10 minutes to work up the courage. You are so brave. God Bless you. ❤🙏❤️
Reminder: this is not a substitute or excuse for lack of accessibility! Nobody should be expected to do this (and not all will be able to) . ALL disabled people deserve equal access. Thankyou for the demo !
@@Luckypants214 most likely yes ! But there's still a lot of places that don't and untill that's fixed it's still an issue. Nobody wants to be restricted on where they can go.
@Luckypants214 yeah and like 200 push chairs waiting with parents who will ram the pram into you to try and get in the lift first. Even more annoying when you can see the escalator and the lift is like 30 shops away bur the shop you need is directly above you
I agree! Definitely not a substitute for any lack of accessibility. But wheelchair users choose to use the escalators because they know how to safely ride on it, even if there is an elevator at their disposal. It's part of their independence and freedom, the same goes for us using escalators.
@@mjfels9234 Of course! Everyone has the right to autonomy and disabled people can absolutely use the stairs/escalators if that's what they want to do. Having a demonstration video like this is a really powerful tool. That being said, I am a powerchair user and everytime I leave the house and navigate the world , there are constant issues with resources catering only for standard manual wheelchairs and not specialised ones or powerchairs. Which is why I'm raising the points that I am- if its not addressed, it can't be solved.
Everyone else replying is weird, bro do YOU see a ramp or an elevator? Sometimes that isn't an option. If I saw someone doing this, I'd probably ask if they wanted me to spot them just so they feel safer, but like... They gotta get to a different level somehow. It's not their fault accessibility isn't universal, this seems relatively safe for someone who can comfortably maneuver in a wheelchair. I wouldn't bat an eye if someone held their bike on an escalator, so whats the big deal with a wheelchair?
I can barely go down facing forward standing... please keep living life with joy. Thank you for your perception on life and resilient spirit 🙏🏻 God bless and keep you
Thank you. My biggest fear is places that arent accessable and this is one of the things ive seen where theres just no elevator or if you ask, even in your chair, the staff look at you like youre green or something.
I remember having to figure this out when I was in a wheelchair with a broken leg. It was 100% not fun the first few times but after a while I was totally fine with it.
Something I wonder about is that many times when using them I’ve noticed the railing moves on a different pace than the stairs, often a bit faster, making holding onto it like this very difficult… I’d imagine that could end with a very dangerous situation for someone🥺
I asked my husband (wheelchair user) this question for both of our educational understanding and the public's. His response: "I would say about 8-9/10 times the rails are pretty synced with the steps. The times when they are running a bit faster, you have to kind of "step down" your hands one at a time and only once on the rails to keep yourself from getting pulled up too much, but that takes no effort. For the most part, it's usually synced and the speed difference is barely noticeable. The experience varies from user to user" I thanked him afterwards 😊
@mjfels9234 in my coits illegal to do that because you're endangering yourself and others. Luckily we lways have people available to regularly do inspections of elevtors ect
@@opossumpadaum7433 Np! I think its the same situation as us when we pull our hands back whenever we feel the railing is pulling us too. They do the same thing 😊
Dude you are amazing! On any given Sunday, I can barely get up and down the escalator without tripping and I'm able-bodied! Keep teaching us. Everyone can shine in their own life if they choose to!
our mall actually has pillars in the middle of the escalator entrance/exit so people in wheelchairs or with babystollers wont do stuff like that. (but they also got big elevators for disabled people)
@@HoepRemains no, this was a joke comment and falling down an escalator could kill you depending on where you land, and if you don't die youll definitely have broken bones after. So if I had to say.. falling down an escalator feels pretty bad.
I had not seen anybody doing what you are actually doing!!! I really thank you for being so brave first and also for having this great idea of sharing your life and current situation with everyone! You teach everybody so much, handicap and non handicap people! Way to go and many thanks!!! 🌟💛🌟
I've been on escalators where one/both hand rail is going faster/slower than the steps. I thought that was annoying/stupid, but now I realise it could be dangerous!
DO NOT DO THIS! For anybody thinking this is a good idea, please use the elevator. Escalators wear down differently in the steps compared to the railings, which means they very rarely run the same speed. Should your grip for any reason, whatsoever, falter then you are risking great injury, possibly even death. And doing this reckless behavior will put everyone else on the escalator at risk too, and all escalators have elevators nearby, specifically so handicapped persons can move safely.
Definitely agree. I understand people want to feel in control of their life. That is normal. It is also why old people drive in their 90s barely able to see. It ain't safe. Just ask for help. There is nothing wrong with that. On average, people are kind. I will find a way to get you up the stairs safely without you putting other people in harm's way. Your legs don't work, doesn't mean you get to roll the dice and possibly make it so my legs don't work.
Naff off! My local rail station has escalators which always work. The lifts (elevators) are frequently out of order. I make sure no one else is on the escalator so the only person at risk is me. And stop using offensive terms like "handicapped"!
Definately with the spotter. Congrats on finding a balance that works for you. The last time I was in a wheelchair I ended up using the elevator a lot. I just couldn't get my balance right to do this. Though I thought someone had to have actually managed to figure this out, and glad to see it.
i love this tutorial, thank you for sharing! i always assume escalators are completely inaccessible with a wheelchair but you def figured it out!! looks like some serious arm strength tho 💪🏾
I love escalators but the extreme pain it would cause if I fell down one always serves as a background anxiety that keeps me from going up and down the escalator all day
Here in Australia it is illegal to go on an escalator in a wheelchair fortunately anywhere with escalators they must also have an elevator so as people with disabilities can always have access.❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺
As a facility manager, please use the lift if it's available. Sometimes the handrails can lag or jerk and cause people to lose their grip. Also since you are facing backwards you are not going to have your hands to break the fall. Not sure what the regulations are in your country but wheelchairs are not allowed on escalators here. I understand accessibility is an issue in some places but you don't want yourself getting hurt just because someone did a shit job maintaining the escalator.
The fact that stepping on an escalator, as a fully abled person, i already scare myself having irrational fear, i cant imagine doing it in a wheelchair Edit: apparently the fear is rational, with stories to prove that 🥲
me too. one time my friend was laughing at me because i always stopped before an escalator to time my steps instead of just walking on. i feel like avoiding tripping is a normal human thing.. but to each their own! 😂
In UK. No wheelchairs or prams are allowed on escalators. Security will either stop you. Or stop the escalator & then remove you. They say it's for safety. So there is always a lift nearby instead.
@@ananigma7 lol it is when you don’t victimize them ( since ppl don’t get what I mean I also have a friend since middle school 7th grade who is handicapped but he’s always shined his brightest when we treat him normal just like he’s the same as us but may need help with accessibility he would agree that the need to use regular escalators when it promotes unsafe settings although as a joke we have carried him upstairs and had a bud bring up the chair but we were a tad tipsy 😂 and he didn’t wanna go through the long cracked sidewalk)
I watched an elderly lady last year in a wheelchair try to go down an escalator with her friends at a quilt festival. She didnt know there was an elevator. My grandma and i stepped out into the lobby to hear emergency buttons, people yelling for EMTs, and the escalator shut down. Not only did the lady in the wheelchair fall, she knocked down three other older women in front of her. My grandma and i wuickly left and we have no idea if any of them are safe or not. So you showing safety tips on how to do it properly to avoid these life risking situations really makes you a life saver man.
There's usually signs on escalators saying this isn’t allowed, so be sure to check not only for other people using the escalator, but any staff/cameras nearby. There’s situations where this might be necessary, but you very much can and will get in trouble for it in most public spaces, so just be aware of that.
I agree with your claim, mostly. The "will get into trouble" doesn't happen as often as you and most able-bodies assume. I've met the wheelchair community on a national scale, and on the west coast, there is a wheelchair group that gets together at a mall once a week. Nobody stops or bans them from riding the escalators. In general, I nor most of the wheelchair users I've interacted with have ever been stopped by security. Most of them are actually chill about it and just ask how its performed. We put their minds at ease that we are adults with full autonomy that can be trusted to ride escalators, just as you would be.
@@mjfels9234 That's fair, but again, it really just depends on who's enforcing those rules. Kind of like speeding, it may be infrequent, but you should know that there can be consequences for breaking the rules, no matter how arbitrary or how often other people do so. Also, like many other instances, being a POC can increase the chance of consequences. White people doing this in a wealthy area might never be stopped, but the rules are differently applied to people in low income areas and people of color.
@@awdiee7 Yep I agree, the "can" part definitely! The "will" part, is very infrequent and few and far in between but still possible, when people are scared of what they don't understand. I think most people assume riding the escalator in a wheelchair is considered "breaking the law", but there is no law against it, unlike the speeding reference. The absolute worst that can happen is being banned from using that particular set of escalators. It definitely happens, but it's extremely rare. Although we could get a "fine" but that's only if we somehow damage an entire escalator on purpose. However, there are zero reports of us doing that. If anything, able-bodies have received all the fines damaging escalators with their silliness and goofing around while riding one. There's videos of these reckless people doing it! At least we disabled people are being safe about it. (get ready to read lol my apologies) There are also physiotherapies and rehabs that specifically train wheelchair users how to ride escalators safely. That's legal and allowed. And regarding your reference with comparing the racism thing, I totally agree. With one difference. People don't see our skin colour first. People see our disability first. People don't realize they are being prejudice when they stop us and tell us not to do something when other people are allowed to. No matter where we go, rich or poor neighbourhood. You would think the person that is in the wheelchair knows best how to operate riding an escalator. It's not like we're just gonna go on it with full fear and zero confidence and have no idea what we're doing. Of course we know! We're normal people. We understand you guys are scared of what you don't know so we educate. The key difference is in our motor function and intelligence. Only those with less severe physical disabilities use the escalators, not all disabled people know how to. In your defense (and other able-bodies) though, I would say do not let powerchair users, strollers, shopping carts, and especially wheelchair users with a mental disability go on escalators. A lot of powerchair users have sadly way less physical function than those on the mild scale, and their center of gravity will not allow them to safely ride escalators. Even I would be scared for their life if I ever saw one, and I'm a manual chair user with very good body function! And it goes without saying, babies are babies. Only a neglectful parent would ride a stroller on an escalator, imo. And wheelchair users with mental disabilities? Nah. Don't ever allow them on. Those people don't know how to care for themselves, nevermind trusting them on an escalator. They barely know anything because they are mentally incognisant. But the manual chair users that have decent motor function and 100% mental cognisance, have some faith in us! Like the guy in the video. Have some faith in him too. I hope you can see the positive in this.
@@mjfels9234 not everyone who has a mental disability can’t take care of themselves (for example i’m autistic, which is technically a mental disability and i can take care of myself)
Except DO NOT DO THIS, i work on escalators and there is multiple sensors at the bottom and in the steps and wheeled things such as wheelchairs strollers and shopping carts destroy the escalator resulting in you possibly getting billed over $600
On top of literally being dangerous for him and everyone involved, I'd be damned if i got into an escalator with anything that is explicitly not allowed in it. Imagine it falling on you.
The same way we pull our hands back when we feel the speed difference. Wheelchair users do the same thing, one hand at a time. They've told me that most of the time they dont feel the speed difference, its quite negligible. It's like 1 of every 10 escalators they ride only has a noticeable speed difference where they just pull their hands back.
Avoid this if possible, a common problem is the rails being a different speed to eachother or the stairs. If you fall down backwards you might hit your head too.
Nah, they're not going to avoid it if they don't want to. It's quite the popular question in the comment section. "what if handrails go faster than the steps?" Well let me ask you, what would you do if you felt the handrail was moving faster than the steps? You will instinctively pull your hand back closer so you're stable. Wheelchair users do the exact same thing. They pull their hands back closer, one at a time. My husband does this. It's normal, and he says 8-9/10 times the difference in speed is barely noticeable so he rarely has to move his hands anyway.
@@sarah12232 Yep, riding the escalators in general is downright dangerous for everyone that uses it! But people use it anyway. There are more accidents with able-bodies on escalators in this whole world than with wheelchair users (our numbers are far lower and far and extremely few in between). Able-bodies pose higher risks of injuries on escalators with all of the statistical evidence, it's dangerous for you guys to use it. Don't use it!
@@mewmew8932 Yeah, totally why there are hundreds of videos and thousands of reports of reckless able-bodies trying stunts on escalators, being distracted on their phones, wearing dresses and skirts that are too long that have gotten caught, bringing all your shopping carts and baby strollers on escalators. Safety is all secondary for able-bodies.
It's fine for those with experience and know how safely execute it. My husband, also a wheechair user, takes the escalator, even if there are elevators available. I was engaged with the wheelchair community on a national scale from coast to coast. Met many who use the escalators, many that are too scared to try, and many who can't because they don't have the proper requirements to try, even if they want to. And by requirements, the user needs hand, arm, and upper body strength, fully cognisant, must be a manual wheelchair and not powered, and practice makes perfect! There are even physiotherapies that teach w-users how to use the escalators! Again, there are many w-users that use the escalators. It's also okay if you don't want to use the escalators! Elevators are perfectly fine. Don't feel like you need to use the escalators if you don't feel safe!
You’re usually not allowed to use wheelchairs on escalators because it can be dangerous for yourself and others. You can’t take strollers on them either, best bet is the elevator.
A manual wheelchair user can definitely use their wheelchair on an escalator if they want to (right to autonomy), have practice, and have the necessary functions to perform it. However, I agree that strollers and powerchair users shouldn't be on escalators as they dont have proper physical control and their center of gravity is not safe enough to ride one. It's also dangerous with a baby in a stroller in general. That said, there are rehabs and physiotherapies specifically for wheelchair users where they can practice going on the escalators. Yes, it is only safe if the person knows how to execute it properly and safely.
DO NOT DO THIS. About a year ago I was behind a guy doing this trying to go up. Anyway for whatever reason he couldn’t hold on and his full weight was on ME. I was just about strong enough to hold him up to the top but please DO NOT do this
@@nadi737For experienced users, are 2 handed *required*? I get the impression that it is important to do that for new users, and users with larger wheels, but I'm guessing that users with smaller wheels and experienced strong users can use 1 hand.
This is really nice content, I wish that my grandpa that had polio when young had this courage to go out and know that they can handle things alike without needing to be stuck at home all day bc of their issues… I really respect him and I know that it’s hard, but things are possible with loving people around you❤
Not every place that you may wish to visit is "legally required" to have an elevator. It's also highly unlikely that an OSHA inspector will just happen to be there watching at that moment.
When I was at an airport trying to leave, there were no elevators. So it was either stairs or escalators, due to my fear, I used only the stairs for awhile until I came across the point where the only way down was through escalators. No stairs, no elevator. I ended up standing right next to the top of one while I waited for my mom to catch up to me (I walk faster than her) so then she can take my suitcase down with her cause I was too paranoid to try going down it myself with a suitcase.
Dangerous for everyone else, if you let go or slip everyone below you dies, there's a reason they have warnings not to being wheelchairs at the ends of every escalator. Hurt yourself if you want, not everyone around you, jerk!
That's so wonderful!! My brother-in-law was in a wheelchair. That's something that I don't think he ever did. When he was young , he did change the oil in his car, though!
You are such an inspiration! ❤❤ Thsnk you so much for sharing your way of facing your everyday challenges. I can visualize so many people thinking "if he can do it, I'm willing to try it". ❤❤❤
