Mid wheel drive wheelchairs have their drive wheels in the middle of the power wheelchair. This gives the mid wheel drive wheelchair a very tight turning radius. Below we have reviewed the best mid wheel drive wheelchairs. If you are in a hurry, you can have a look at the table below. Mid wheel drive … Read more
Wheelchair users who are out and about need a good pair of gloves. Especially in the colder climes. We have reviewed the best gloves for wheelchair users below. If you are in a hurry, the table below provides a quick snapshot. A wheelchair massively enhances accessibility for its user. If you are a wheelchair user, … Read more
Power or electric wheelchairs run on lithium ion batteries, which usually take about 6 – 8 hours to charge fully. This charge time can be slightly longer if you are charging them for the very first time. While some models of powered wheelchair or mobility scooter have only one large battery with the provision of … Read more
Wheelchair ramps are inclined surfaces that connect different levels, making these levels accessible to wheelchair users. In the last decade, growing awareness about increasing access for the disabled and wheelchair users has gone a long way in ensuring that public spaces and buildings are made wheelchair-friendly. In this article, we answer the question, how wide … Read more
When you start using a wheelchair, especially in your later life, there is a lot that changes for you. While your outdoor accessibility has improved over the last few years due to better awareness and strict Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, your accessibility within your own home may get curtailed. Be it a carpeted … Read more
As you become accustomed to your wheelchair, over a period, you start spending more and more time on it. This is particularly true if you would need help from your caregiver to transfer you from the wheelchair to the bed or the sofa and then vice versa. After a while, you may feel more comfortable … Read more
If you have been a power wheelchair user for some time, you would already know that your batteries are the heart of your wheelchair. The heart stops beating and your power wheelchair is just a heavier manual wheelchair. In this article, we will talk about some of the best power wheelchair batteries available in the … Read more
Powered or electric wheelchairs are extremely convenient devices if you like being outdoors. With growing awareness about wheelchair-friendly construction and facilities, a good electric wheelchair goes a long way towards restoring most, if not all, accessibility for users who like to be out and about. We have reviewed 12 of the best power wheelchairs for outdoor … Read more
Considering getting a power wheelchair for yourself or your elderly loved one? You’ve probably browsed the Internet and found yourself overwhelmed with too many choices and options available. Were here to help! This comprehensive guide on choosing an electric wheelchair will run you through essential questions to ask and things to consider, such as design, … Read more
You may use a wheelchair everyday but have you ever wondered about the history of wheelchairs? When were they invented and how have wheelchairs evolved? The original inventor of the wheelchair remains largely unknown. The first known case of what was once known as an “invalid’s wheelchair” was used by Phillip II of Spain in … Read more
