Mobility Aids for the Disabled

Starting with the classic cane, the first walking aid for the disabled, it is now available in different kinds of style and also of different material. They are available in the heavier form, slim but very strong ones, and then also of steel or composite alloys, one can choose from a variety of price ranges and sizes also. Here make sure that the handle consists of a rubber strip so that you do not slip through and also you have the option of taking suggestion from your doctor.

Manual wheelchairs are one of the most popular ads for the disabled. They came generally in three different sizes, the first one weighing around 30 pounds and having a width of around 16 to 22 inches and which can hold a person weighing up to 250 pounds. While the second type of wheelchairs are the heavy duty ones which are for the bulkier people weighing in more than 250 pounds and seat having a width of around 30 inches. The third type of wheelchairs are the refined version of the first one except of the feature that are very light around 15 to 20 pounds and can easily folded and can be kept in the rear of a van when one goes for outings. In the first two models the rear wheels are very strong and can be self propelled whereas in the last the rear wheels are small ones and the person always needs a companion to push the chair.

The third type of disability aid is the power chairs, they are very similar to the manual chairs in their structure but they are powered by battery and unlike the manual chairs do not your hands and even a companion to move from one place to another. These kind of wheelchairs are very helpful for those whose upper body is weak or due to disability cannot use the wheelchairs that can be self propelled. But before a powerchair you should properly evaluate all the features like speed, seating comfortability, steering, and life of the battery and endurance of the other constituents of the wheelchair.

Another amazing mobility aid for the disabled is the scooters. They usually consist of three or four wheels, they assist a disabled person who has either to move through very difficult terrains or had to travel long distances. Here also you need to look at features like speed, seating comfortability, endurance of the motor parts etc.