Wheelchair-using characters in pop culture are often played by able-bodied individuals. Many times, this leads to controversy on whether or not they effectively communicated the physical disability to the audience. However, some characters become beloved symbols for both the disabled and able-bodied communities. This infographic representation includes some of the best characters and also a few of the most controversial movie and television characters in wheelchairs.
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