Ban on plastic straws has unintended consequences for people with disabilities who rely on them

Plastic straws are in the sights of environmental campaigners, but the push to ban this simple product could have unintended consequences. Utensils such as plastic straws serve an essential role in the daily lives of some people with physical disabilities, helping them to eat and drink. They are also used as tools to exercise the lungs.

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Topics:
Adaptive aids

Author:
Eden Faithfull

Source:
ABC Online

Date published:
Wed 25th Apr, 2018