In 2007 a man in a wheelchair was hit by a semi-truck. The wheelchair handles were ensnared within the grill of the truck and he was pushed at over 60 mph for several miles on the highway. Amazingly, he escaped without injury. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Chipotle Not Wheelchair Friendly
A San Diego Chipotle customer in a wheelchair successfully sued them in 2010. He claimed their tall order counter denied him from the full “Chipotle experience” – like watching the order be assembled. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: ADA Accessibility Denied: Ensuring the “Chipotle Experience” for Everyone (foxrothschild.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Hands-Free Wheelchair
The Omeo is a wheelchair based on Segway technology which allows users to move hands-free at a max speed of 20km per hour. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://omeotechnology.com/theomeo/
engineer kevin halsall develops a new wheelchair
Engineer Kevin Halsall develops a new wheelchair – WTF fun facts