Wheelchair user reminds Utahns about the importance of clearing sidewalks
The freshly fallen snow can look magical when you’re an “able-bodied” person, but for Christi Christiansen, it looks like her way of getting around is blocked.Christiansen is not referring to driving her car out on the roads; she’s talking about using her wheelchair out on the sidewalks.This was something she may not have paid attention to until doctors gave her a wheelchair a year ago.
Christiansen was diagnosed with epilepsy and a nervous system disorder called POTS, which means her body doesn’t regulate body temperature or blood flow regularly, causing her to pass out. It’s why Christiansen has her service dog, Danny, always with her and why clearing the sidewalks after a winter storm can make all the difference.
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