Wheel Chair Transportation

History of The Wheelchair

Wheelchairs have come a long way in the past couple of decades as technology has made advances in how people who must use wheelchairs get around.

                            It wasn’t very long ago that the only choice available was a non-motorized version that either the person sitting in the chair had to move along with their hands or someone had to push them.

Today, the most advanced wheel chair is called the IBOT and it sells for more than $26,000 and requires a prescription. It climbs stairs and elevates the person riding in the chair to heights where groceries and other items are accessible. Since most insurance policies don’t pay for this wheel chair, most people purchase the less expensive models.

Motorized Wheel Chairs

There are still impressive wheel chairs that don’t cost anywhere near the IBOT’s price tag. There are motorized wheelchairs and scooters designed to fit around tight corners in the home and those made for independence in shopping centers and such.

Some wheel chairs have to be fitted with special devices for people who are paralyzed or are quadriplegics. These include a special straw that the person can blow into and this powers the wheel chair. Some wheelchairs have to be equipped with a high back and a brace with which to hold the person’s head up or lend support to the neck.

Most wheelchairs can be folded up and either stored in the home or easily transported in a vehicle when going out. There are some that do not break down; these are the heavier power chairs however most of them break down somewhat.

Because of all the advances in technology and innovative designers people who need to use wheelchairs are able to do things and go places that were previously off-limits.

Wheelchair Accessible Camping

Just because you use a wheel chair doesn't mean you can't go camping and enjoy outdoor life. However, you'll need to plan and prepare beforehand. For example, be sure to call the campground you're planning to stay at to find out if they meet your needs.

All Terrain Wheelchairs

These types of wheelchairs are more expensive, but you might just find they're worth it since you can go where a normal wheelchair would never be able to go. You'll even be able to travel over gravel, grass, water, sand and even ice. You can purchase an all terrain wheelchair in both power and manual models.

You can invest in a handicap wheel chair lift to help yourself be more mobile. This would even include a wheel chair stair lift and portable wheelchair lifts and even a wheelchair platform lift. Besides all these, you will find many more wheel chair accessories that can help improve your life.

Pictures of Wheelchairs

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