Wheelchair Equipment & Mobility

General guidance on wheelchair equipment, powered and manual wheelchairs, ramps, handling and mobility considerations.

Why Are Wheelchairs So Expensive?

Let’s face it, wheelchairs are ridiculously expensive! And to make matters worse, it is an absolute necessity. So, it’s only natural to question why wheelchairs have such hefty price tags and ask whether they are justifiable. Wheelchairs are so expensive due to supply and demand. Manufacturers produce limited supplies and must recoup research and development […]

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Wheelchair Won’t Open

One day, my friend (a wheelchair user) and I went for our first outing, where I was driving him to our destination. When it came time to assemble his wheelchair and open it up, it wouldn’t open. I panicked. Let’s say I ended up enlisting the help of a homeless man awhile troubleshooting orders were […]

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Wheelchair Won’t Fold

Most wheelchair users have wheelchairs that can fold, but there are some types of wheelchairs, known as rigid wheelchairs, which can’t fold. Folding wheelchairs are convenient because they give wheelchair users the option to travel and can easily fit into most vehicles when folded down. But sometimes, a wheelchairs may get stuck or won’t fold […]

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Wheelchair Won’t Fit Through Door

I’ve recently seen many people asking how to transport a wheelchair that doesn’t fit in their car. One common problem is that the wheelchair won’t fit through the car door. While this may seem like an unsolvable problem, there are a couple of ways we can deal with a wheelchair that won’t fit through the […]

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What Are The New Treads For Wheelchairs Transport?

Mobility has always been the greatest challenge faced by millions of disabled people or wheelchair-bound users globally. While wheelchairs can usually be transported in various motor vehicles, users are known to quickly run into difficulty when they attempt to push themselves over slippery sidewalks or loose surfaces. Fortunately, modern tire treads can now easily be […]

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Why Do Wheelchairs Have Big Wheels?

While all wheelchairs have a common purpose: to give mobility to people who cannot walk, there are different types of wheelchairs to cater to specific needs. You will find some wheelchairs with smaller wheels, so why do some wheelchairs have big wheels? Wheelchairs with big wheels are used mainly by people who can propel themselves. […]

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