Wheelchair Gives New Meaning to Standing Tall

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There are many challenges to getting around in a wheelchair - physical barriers like bumpy roads and uneven surfaces... and psychological ones, from having to interact with the world from a seated position. Now, a stand up wheelchair has been developed for use outside. UpnRide can travel on sidewalks and streets that are not level without tipping over. VOA’s Deborah Block reports.