Posted in Equipment on Mar 24th, 2008
The simple act of sitting down or getting up and out of a chair is a major problem for many people with disabilities.
Most lift chairs are electrically operated but there are some very basic models that are mechanically operated.
Another style of lift chair back that is very popular is the pillow style back.
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Posted in Equipment on Mar 22nd, 2008
Wheelchairs designed for transporting disabled people ( e.g at airports ) are very basic and need to be pushed by someone.
Wheelchairs that are designed to be pushed by someone other than the rider, are sometimes called dependent wheelchairs.
Devices are available for fitting to manual wheelchairs that enable the seats to tilt and recline. These positioning […]
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Posted in Equipment on Mar 11th, 2008
There are many things to be taken into account when making the decision to purchase a mobility scooter in preference to an electric wheelchair.
Price is probably the least important factor that should influence your purchasing decision when choosing between a mobility scooter and a power wheelchair.
The controls of a power wheelchair are electronic (usually a […]
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