Wheelchairs Articles

1). Being In A Wheelchair Doesn’t Mean You Have To Be Uncomfortable By : Robert Michael
At any point in your life, you may find yourself depending on a wheelchair for mobility. While it may be hard to deal with that fact, just remember that your wheelchair can offer you freedom regardless of your injury. Your wheelchair is a wonderful invention that helps you live your life, not limit the life you can live. If you are about to purchase.
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2). What Wheel Chair is Right for Me? By : Jerry Allen
The wheel chair you pick out, should ultimately be based upon several things: · How long you’re going to be in a wheel chair. · Your health and physical well-being. · How often you must travel. · Cost. Generally speaking, if you are in decent enough condition to be able to propel yourself around in a wheel chair and you expect that being in a wheel chair will be a temporary thing, then buying a manual wheel chair might be the right way to go.
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3). Choose a Lift Chair for Life! By : James Monahan
In today’s modern world lift chairs offer those who have difficulty sitting down and getting up from sitting the opportunity to live normal lives even with their disability.
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4). A Noble Mission By : Raquel Simons
Over 25 years ago, a fellow named Don Shoendorfer was traveling in Morocco and witnessed a sight that inspired him to make a difference in the world. To bear witness to the sight of a crippled Moroccan woman dragging herself across a dirty road in the middle of town proved too much for him. Her image haunted him for many years to come, until he decided to put his education to use for those less fortunate.
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5). Disability Living Aids – Stair And Bath Lifts By : Lucy Bartlett
Tripping down or falling are some of the problems faced by the elderly and the partially immobilized. The injury from the falls in turn leads to further disability and limits independent and active life. Simple changes in the environment and life styles can stop the likelihood of tripping down or falling. The barrier of stairs can be removed by using a stair lift.
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6). Wheelchair Education 101: Which One Is Right For You? By : Alan Jason Smith
Whether you plan on being in a wheelchair for just a short time or for the duration of your life, it is very important to pick the right one for you. With so many wheelchairs on the market today, it can be a tough task to undertake; but you can easily purchase the right wheelchair for you by becoming knowledgeable about your choices. Before you buy your new mode of transportation, it is best to have an understanding of the different types of wheelchairs.
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7). Cruise Vacations Are Better Than Ever For The Physically Challenged By : Mary Hanna
Most of the newer ships offer wheelchair assessable state rooms and can provide dining room seating arrangements to avoid stairs and raised areas. Just be sure your travel agent notifies the cruise line of your wheelchair usage and any other special needs prior to sailing when making your cruise vacation reservations. Cruise travelers with physical challenges should check with the onboard tour office to ensure that all pre-reserve tours can accommodate their needs.
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8). Wheelchair Sports By : Raquel Simons
There are many sports which have recently become adaptable for individuals who are confined to wheelchairs. Individuals who are quadriplegic and paraplegic can continue to participate in sports, win championships and even take home Olympic metals. Wheelchair sports have come a long way, especially in the past few years and almost all sports have become adaptable to wheelchairs.
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9). Easy Riders on the Road to Freedom By : Raquel Simons
Mobility has traditionally been the greatest obstacle for people with a physical disability. The days of being limited to an electric wheelchair have come to an end. A British company has been working to develop a motorcycle for people with physical disabilities, and the results are nothing short of outstanding. The manufacturer, Martin Conquest Ltd.
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10). Keep on Wheelin By : Raquel Simons
As much as individuals in a wheelchair live ordinary lives, the issues of accessibility always seem to make an appearance. Even the simplest of things - such as everyday transportation - can be a burden without the proper services. That’s why I was excited to hear about the newly equipped taxicabs that are helping to expand the transportation possibilities for those with limited mobility.
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11). Why Let A Disability Limit Your Mobility? By : Tim Talbot
For those of use who are able to walk around on our own, it's difficult to imagine the challenges facing those with a disability. We take for granted the simple act of traveling by car. Unfortunately for those with a disability, getting in and out of their vehicle is not their only challenge. Storing the wheelchair in their car becomes an immediate concern.
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12). Choosing the Right Wheelchair For You By : Raquel Simons
Most people are familiar with prescriptions from a doctor for medications, but not for mobility aids such as wheelchairs or even crutches. The process of choosing the right wheelchair can be especially difficult, because the types of options available are as varied as the types of people in the world and their various lifestyles. Depending on what you do on a daily basis, you may need a chair with a pressure-relieving cushion, brake extensions, or other special options in order to make it effective.
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13). Wheelchairs and Other Medical Equipment By : Barney Garcia
Wheelchairs are a common piece of medical equipment but most of us are unaware of the different types available on the market today. If your are ever in the unenviable position of needing a wheelchair for yourself or a loved one, you must be aware of the different types that are out there. Who would ever imagine there could be such a variety?
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14). Electric Wheelchairs - A Way of Life By : Ethan K. Roberts
Wheelchairs are more than a way for the disabled to get around, it is a way of life. Those who are confined to wheelchairs need their wheelchair to be accessible, comfortable, and extremely easy to use. People need wheelchairs for a variety of reasons: accidents, war injuries, debilitating illness, aging, and many others.
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15). Disabled, Think You Could Cope? By : Shaun Parker
How would you cope with a disability, illness or injury which hindered every aspect of everyday life? Making the simplest of tasks into hardest of hurdles.
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16). How Wheelchairs Have Evolved Over The Years By : Anna Stenning
Discussing the birth of the Paralympics and providing a historical insight into the first wheelchair users.
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17). Get the Most Out of Medicare in 2008 By : Ben Welch
Learn how to make the most of your Medicare coverage this year.
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18). A Guide To Platform Lifts By : Shaun Parker
A look at the platform lift and how it is helping provide disabled people with greater levels of freedom.
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19). A Basic Guide To Buying Wheelchairs By : Anna Stenning
A short guide for people looking to buy a wheelchair.
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20). Platform Lifts And How They Provide Independance By : Shaun Parker
A detailed descriptions of the platform lift.
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21). Everything You Should Know About Platform Lifts By : Shaun Parker
A look into the range of platform lifts and how they benefit people in wheelchairs.
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22). Platform Lifts Providing Access By : Shaun Parker
A look into the different varieties of lifts on the market.
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23). Tips For Interacting With A Person In A Wheelchair By : Detro Canaro
Learning to interact with a person in a wheelchair can be a challenge for both parties. Here is a list of suggestions to help ease the learning process and make everybody more comfortable.
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