The prolonged use of a wheelchair is a reality for over 100 million people across the globe due to disabilities brought about by illness, accident or advanced age. Among the challenges faced by this large and diverse group are; lack of access to adequate wheelchairs due to poverty, the risk of serious and even life threatening injury due to wheelchair…
Tag: Wheelchairs
Making Pedestals One Lift Away
Obviously, the world I almost divided in half for people with disability. In particular, those who are confined to wheelchairs need more than patience to face the truth about having no legs to use. Fortunately, global “building codes” promulgate and provide accessibility for disabled people so that going to any establishments and commercial centers have special place and set-up suited…
User Friendly Guide To Manual Wheelchairs
We have produced the following user friendly guide to help you select the most appropriate manual wheelchair for your needs. Manual wheelchairs are powered by human power and come in 2 main categories; Standard manual wheelchairs These wheelchairs have large wheels at the back and smaller wheels at the front. These wheelchairs can me powered by the user, via the…
Choosing A Wheelchair
When looking to buy a wheelchair, probably the most important feature is comfort. It is also important to try out the wheelchair and make sure it fits and you are comfortable on it, as well as in it. Looking for the wheelchair that is right for you, might start to get long and tedious, but with the variety of models…
Mobility Scooters And Electric Wheelchairs A Comparison
Several mobility aids are widely available for physically handicapped individuals. These may vary from conventional canes and walkers to much sophisticated electric powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The latter two can bring greater freedom and independence to disabled persons. Hence, this article will be comparing the mentioned mobility aids to help those concerned individuals to decide which of the two…
Chair Lifts Help Sick And Disabled People To Move Freely
A chair lift is a mobility device that carries sick, disabled and weak people to move from one place to another. Lift chairs offer an opportunity for more freedom and a certain amount of normalcy in the lives of the handicapped people as they can freely move from one place to another. Often when people become old, they are plagued…
A Noble Mission
Over 25 years ago, a fellow named Don Shoendorfer was traveling in Morocco and witnessed a sight that inspired him to make a difference in the world. To bear witness to the sight of a crippled Moroccan woman dragging herself across a dirty road in the middle of town proved too much for him. Her image haunted him for many…
Propelling In Wheelchair Lift Ramps
Chair chair lift wheel answers to convenient propelling on ramps of many sizes, structure, adaptability to pathways, sidewalks, car or van lifts may either be manual, or electric wheelchairs. The modern-day architectural designs of public buildings, like Social Security Institutes (for junior retirees or senior pensioners), malls, hospitals, banks and corporate buildings lay out spaces for special lifting of chairs…
Cruising For Special Needs Accommodations
If you are disabled or have certain special needs, you can still have a cruise ship adventure. If you fall into this category, your best bet is to consult with a travel agent to find the best cruise line that will accommodate your needs. No two cruise lines are quite alike, so comparison shopping is required when choosing your options.…