Neighborhoods that have uneven sidewalks, stairs, and curbs can affect an individuals functional mobility and cause injuries. For example, Johnson fell off her wheelchair while navigating in a unfamiliar neighborhood because the wheelchair wheels got stuck on a uneven sidewalk. As a result, Johnson sustained injuries throughout her body which required immediate medical attention. Another factor that can affect an individual that is wheelchair bound is the social environment. For instance, individuals who are wheelchair bound usually are accompanied by another person, such as a caregiver. The caregivers responsibility is to help the client with their ADLs and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), such as community mobility and safety and emergency maintenance. Individuals in wheelchairs face many challenges in the physical world, including curbs, uneven pavement, and narrow passageways that make it difficult for them to navigate independently (Center of Community Health and Development,
Neighborhoods that have uneven sidewalks, stairs, and curbs can affect an individuals functional mobility and cause injuries. For example, Johnson fell off her wheelchair while navigating in a unfamiliar neighborhood because the wheelchair wheels got stuck on a uneven sidewalk. As a result, Johnson sustained injuries throughout her body which required immediate medical attention. Another factor that can affect an individual that is wheelchair bound is the social environment. For instance, individuals who are wheelchair bound usually are accompanied by another person, such as a caregiver. The caregivers responsibility is to help the client with their ADLs and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), such as community mobility and safety and emergency maintenance. Individuals in wheelchairs face many challenges in the physical world, including curbs, uneven pavement, and narrow passageways that make it difficult for them to navigate independently (Center of Community Health and Development,