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True dignity-centered design must address emotional stigma and functional performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, wheelchairs and power mobility devices have been framed culturally as symbols of decline or dependency. These perceptions have shaped how devices are designed and marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeffMuch of the mobility category has been shaped by clinical standards, reimbursement requirements, and institutional procurement models, which historically prioritized functional qualification over consumer-style iteration. As a result, innovation has often focused on meeting clinical and coverage requirements, while aesthetics, personalization, and lifestyle were treated as secondary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ufeffClinical cues and standardized components can unintentionally signal &#8220;patienthood&#8221; in public, sometimes even overshadowing personal identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/8\/4272\">study<\/a> published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that disability stigma in low- and middle-income countries has served as a pervasive barrier preventing persons with disabilities from accessing equal opportunities. 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