Twenty-First Century Disability

The History of the Wheelchair

March 26, 2024 Hollis Peirce Season 2 Episode 1

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This episode is the first episode of season two of Twenty-First Century Disability! This episode celebrates March 1st as the International Wheelchair Day by describing the history of the wheelchair from its beginnings to the present day powerchair. This is part one of a two part episode. Part two will be released April 10th, 2024.

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