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sudeki300 t1_j1wede0 wrote

They look like sports wheelchairs, notice the small front wheels and the bar around the bottom.

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DuctTapeOrWD40 t1_j1wg267 wrote

And cambered wheels for lateral stability

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OZeski t1_j1xvtnv wrote

Learned something new today.

“Common degrees of camber on a manual wheelchair range from 0° to 8° with the most common selections for an everyday wheelchair ranging from 0-3°. Camber in sport wheelchairs can be upwards of 15°, or even more.” - Source Motion Composites

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CurlSagan t1_j1wfeyh wrote

Mannequins are on their feet all day long, so I support letting them sit down while at work.

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ScaryGhostMan-X__X t1_j1xw555 wrote

I use a wheelchair. Seeing this is amazing. It’s inclusion and we need more because it helps inspire people who use a chair. Also that is a sports chair. Still amazing. People with disabilities are just like anyone else and this makes a big impact for people. Thank you for posting. Made my day :)

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whiskeydonger t1_j1yxad9 wrote

Glad I had the opportunity to read this! I’ve often wondered if marketing like this really had an impact on the target audience.

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ScaryGhostMan-X__X t1_j208l10 wrote

Every little thing has an impact. Simple kindness and talking to someone like a human can make the biggest difference. Even just holding the door does something. Trust me. This representation and inclusion can really make someone’s day. Using a wheelchair should be normalized and people should learn about it. I think this is good for everyone. Thank for you reading. This little moment makes tomorrow a better future. Happy holidays friend :)

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[deleted] t1_j1woz5z wrote

You gotta appreciate the artistry that went into this setup. It's a really good action shot, it paints a scene and it feels focused and kinetic.

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ncconch t1_j1x7o9v wrote

The Matt Scott Nike ad is awesome. There are many wheelchair basketball leagues including NCAA. I know many disabled kids that have received full scholarships to play.

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[deleted] t1_j1x3460 wrote

Greg Abbott could never

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[deleted] t1_j1xgl31 wrote

Greg Abbott is a racist white guy. This Mannequin is clearly black.

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tballhennings t1_j1wky2a wrote

Never trust a person in a wheelchair with dirty shoes.

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Peeinyourcompost t1_j1wrz7m wrote

I can see that you're just making a joke, but a lot of people genuinely don't realize that wheelchairs are also a tool for people with varying mobility, not just for people with no use of their legs at all!

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AMadTeaParty t1_j1wy0yy wrote

Thank you for posting this. My niece is a part-time wheelchair user. People get really mad when she stands up.

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theveryrealreal t1_j1wzjbb wrote

She needs to hang out with some evangelicals, those people get so excited anytime someone stands up from a wheelchair. Lots of positive energy.

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shaunnotthesheep t1_j1xlabz wrote

Same here. I can walk a very short distance at a time but if I'm going anywhere significant I need the chair. But like I can walk around my bedroom. If I'm at a store and something is out of my reach, I can get up out of my chair and go get it, and then walk the three feet back to my chair, people give me so much shit for it that I've just started to ask people to hand it to me which makes me feel even more disabled and..... It's a vicious cycle. People suck

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Somethingisshadysir t1_j1ydw5u wrote

My friend used to have the same issue, but at this point I think she just pointedly stares if they start. You do you. If I see someone full on sprinting and leaping, I'll question it, but standing up, steps? Even walking a little while. People have different abilities, including from themselves on different days.

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Tha_Watcher t1_j1xb34j wrote

Wait a second... is that mannequin acting like it's disabled or is it actually disabled?

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FailFastandDieYoung OP t1_j1xdf76 wrote

it can't walk, that's why it's got the wheelchair.

It's the standing ones that are acting like they aren't disabled.

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miccleb t1_j1wpysr wrote

Is the store wheelchair accessible?

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theveryrealreal t1_j1wzd0v wrote

How else would he have gotten in there?

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miccleb t1_j1wzsye wrote

I was just thinking it would be ironic if the store wasn't accessible, considering that it did not look to be ground level from the window view.

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hrinforms t1_j1xidby wrote

Cause people in wheelchair too deserve to play. I like Nike being all inclusive

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TheSpitfire93 t1_j1y7cl9 wrote

They actually got hold of a basketball chair too. Nice

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xAUSxReap3r t1_j1xvw4a wrote

That mannequin doesn't need a wheelchair though.

Another standing mannequin taking the jobs of differently abled mannequins everywhere.

Shame on you, Nike.

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riinkratt t1_j1yav40 wrote

Stupid mannequins can’t even see where the hoop is what a crock of shit

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Ok_Hand4252 t1_j1ynsrv wrote

Some people in wheelchairs have too.

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watson1984 t1_j1yofce wrote

If I was to come back as a mannequin I would like to be sitting down

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IbobtheKing t1_j1zrgmv wrote

Not only a wheelchair, but a wheelchair specifically made for basketball. That's a nice touch

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Purplereptarr t1_j217dbl wrote

They really have a leg up on other retailers as far as marketing goes.

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