Over 25 years ago,
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In 1999,
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The initial challenge facing Don was that of developing a wheelchair that was safe and functional,
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The second major challenge facing Don and his organization was the ability to provide these low cost wheelchairs to disabled persons in developing countries at no cost. To overcome this challenge,
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Raquel Simons has done extensive research on wheelchairs and related topics. She also acts as a freelance writer for thewheelchairsite.com - a wonderful website that offers information on wheelchairs,
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