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The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities
By SCHULTZ NICHOLSON, Lorna & Rick Hansen
- ISBN
- 9781771476775
- Publisher
- Owlkids
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 3, 2025 | Nonfiction: Elementary
Gr 1–4—After a car accident at age 15 left Rick Hansen paralyzed from the waist down, he refused to let the wheelchair he used to in any way limit his dreams. Determined to inspire others and raise awareness for people with disabilities, Hansen wheeled over mountains, deserts, and cities during a "Man in Motion World Tour" launched 40 years ago in 1985. Through obstacles, extreme weather, and moments of doubt, Hansen kept pushing forward, capturing international attention and leaving behind a message of resilience and possibili...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
