A special tour in Germany lets pedestrians experience life in a wheelchair


By AGENCY

On a special tour through Hanau, pedestrians experience what it is like to be in a wheelchair. — Photos: dpa

“Lean your upper body forward!” shouts Rita Ebel, sharing practical advice for tackling access ramps – wisdom she has gained from years of experience navigating life in a wheelchair.

Ebel, who is also affectionately known as Lego Grandma, was paralysed after a car accident about 30 years ago. She and her team invite participants on an eye-opening tour of Hanau’s city centre, near Frankfurt, Germany.

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