You may have a family member, friend or date that is a wheelchair user planning to visit your home. As a host, you want to make their experience enjoyable and easy to access as possible. Not all homes or apartments are suited for wheelchair users. Before you get stressed out worrying about what changes you …
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Your wheelchair is an extension of your body and your right to express your personality by pimping out your wheelchair is becoming increasingly popular. Gone are the days of the plain chairs and it’s time to welcome in the most unique and customized wheelchairs you have ever seen. We have gathered a list of the top 15 pimped …
This guide will provide you with details of top features to consider when selecting a wheelchair. Technology is evolving and new features for wheelchairs are being created every day. If you are in the process of choosing a new wheelchair or you are a first time wheelchair user, there are plenty of features that you …
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If you are not a wheelchair user, you will barely understand the daily obstacles wheelchair users encounter on a regular basis. As a wheelchair user you have to have patience and be prepared for the unusual and unforeseen at all times. There are specifically 20 things people in wheelchairs have to deal with on a regular …
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Fitness trackers are an application or device created for monitoring fitness levels and goals. They are responsible for monitoring the heart rate, calorie consumption, sleep quality, physical activity and more. Fitness trackers have been on the market for able-bodied people for a number of years. However, wheelchair users will soon be able to enjoy specialized …
It is well-known worldwide that wheelchair users want to be treated like everyone else. Special treatment and sorrowful looks are not usually what wheelchair people want to deal with. While some non-wheelchair users may find themselves trying to help by offering assistance or trying to say something to help the wheelchair user feel better, it can …
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Choose your destination, book your transportation and pack your bags, you are going on a traveling trip with your wheelchair! If traveling were only this easy for wheelchair users and people with disabilities, but honestly it isn’t that comfortable for anyone. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, it is usually something you will want …
Gaining independence as a wheelchair user will open new doors and give you a sense of freedom. There are a variety of issues that may cause you to use a wheelchair on a permanent basis. But, you can still find your independence and take control of your life. The following tips and strategies will guide …
The popular ride sharing services from Uber and Lyft are making wheelchair accessible transportation more convenient for many individuals using phone apps. If you don’t know what Uber or Lyft is, chances are you have heard the words mentioned in brief conversations. These two vehicle-for-hire companies are becoming increasingly popular due to offering convenient and affordable …
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Wheelchair users who have been looking for independence and a way to get around town will feel thrilled to learn about the Kenguru car. It is the first electric powered vehicle designed for wheelchair users. It is environmentally friendly vehicle and driven directly from a wheelchair with access via the rear-opening tailgate. You simply roll a wheelchair in from …
