Wheelchair on Shabbos
Question
I have spinal stenosis which makes walking very painful but is possible for very short distances. I use a wheelchair is it permissible for my wife to push my wheelchair on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
It is forbidden to use a wheelchair to go out on Shabbos, unless a person who doesn't have legs R'l, then in certain circumstances would be permitted, since it would be considered like his shoes.
Wishing you a Refuah Sheliemoh
Source
Mishnah Berurah 308:154
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