Over 6.8 million Americans use assistive devices in their daily lives. These may involve electric wheelchairs or Atlanta mobility scooters that they need to get around. However, those technologies can take up a lot of space and aren’t always the easiest to transport around a city.
As for the best way to transport a scooter, then there are a few different methods. Which one you use will depend on the distance, the type of scooter you are using, and your city’s accessibility options.
390 swimming deaths happen each year in a swimming pool. If you’re looking for ways to make your pool more accessible, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips on how to make your pool area more accessible for everyone.
Whether you have a disability or are looking for ways to accommodate all guests, these tips will help you create a more enjoyable experience for all.
You don’t have to let a wheelchair hold you back from enjoying the great outdoors!
Whether you’re interested in hiking, camping, fishing, or just spending time in nature, there are many activities for wheelchair users.
With the right equipment and a little bit of planning, you can participate in a wide range of outdoor activities and experience the thrill of being active in nature. So don’t let your wheelchair keep you inside.
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In the United States, an estimated 3.3 million people use wheelchairs, including 1.8 million who are aged 65 or older. There are approximately 2 million new wheelchair users per year. Globally, an estimated 131 million people (1.85% of the total population) require a wheelchair for a wide range of reasons.
Wheelchairs provide increased mobility and independence for users and allow them to take part in normal activities, despite their reduced mobility. The power wheelchair is a more recent invention, which has a number of additional benefits for users, including the ability to travel without experiencing fatigue. Power wheelchairs also offer greater independence to people with disabilities that limit their arm strength or movement.
Mobility issues are no light matter. 13.7% of Americans with disabilities experience difficulties with their mobility, including when they are walking around on a level floor. This makes mobility disabilities the most common type of disability in the country.
If you have elderly parents with mobility issues, you are not alone. You should not feel helpless. You can get your parents the help they deserve once you know what they should have.
How can you get accommodations for your parents? How can you clean and maintain their home? What tools and therapies do they need?
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In the United States, 61 million adults live with a disability. When you live with a disability, you may rely on mobility aids, such as an electric wheelchair, to be able to complete your daily tasks.
If you have a wheelchair, it is essential that you do regular wheelchair maintenance to keep your wheelchair in perfect working condition.
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Did you know that one in four adults in the US has a disability that affects major life activities? Furthermore, one in seven adults has a disability type that affects mobility. You likely know several people who struggle with mobility issues, but it isn’t always clear how you can help.
There are many tools and resources available to you as a caregiver that can make helping someone you know much easier. How you help will depend on the specific needs of the person.
The air travel industry is going sky-high! On May 25, 2022, more than 2.1 million Americans flew on at least one commercial flight. That’s just shy of pre-pandemic numbers.
This may make you think that flying with an Asheville power wheelchair is easy. In reality, it can be quite complicated. Before you book your tickets, you should do your research.
How should you prepare for your flight? How do TSA checkpoints work for people who use wheelchairs? What do you need to do about your wheelchair?
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Traveling as a person with a disability can be challenging. With frequent reports of travelers’ wheelchairs being lost or delayed in transit, it can be hard for power wheelchair users to vacation with confidence.
You can help make sure that your trip is as comfortable as possible by booking an accessible room. These rooms are built with the needs of the disabled community in mind, so you won’t be left high and dry in your hotel room.
But if you aren’t already familiar with a hotel, it can be tricky to find the right accessible room, when bringing your Charlotte Rehab Chair.
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Positioning your rear wheelchair wheel is one of the most important aspects of fitting your chair. These adjustments depend on the usage of the chair and the wheelchair user’s needs and preferences.
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