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The Importance of Purchasing an ANSI/RESNA WC-19 Transit Wheelchair
Many wheelchair users prefer to remain in their wheelchairs during motor vehicle travel rather than transferring to the vehicle's factory standard seats. Until recently, however, wheelchairs were not designed to function as motor vehicle seats, and remaining in a wheelchair during motor vehicle travel was not the safest travel option for wheelchair users. Read More

Manual vs. Power Wheelchair Dilemma
How do you figure out which type of wheelchair to choose, especially if insurance only covers one? Is the only criteria weakness of the arms or problems with fatigue? NO! Many factors need to be considered when deciding between manual and power wheelchairs. Physical condition, functional abilities, environmental issues and transportation options need to be evaluated closely when making a decision that will impact the ability to maneuver at home and in the community for many years to come. Weighing the pro and cons of the above factors assists in making the final decision. Read More
Portable Ramps
Portable ramps are a common tool used by both power and manual wheelchair users. They help with such things as gaining access to vehicles or overcoming obstacles both inside and outside the home. They are versitile, come in several major styles, and all claim to offer many benefits. While many of the benefits appear obvious, the types of applications that portable ramps are used for in the real world by real users is not well documented. What types of users are buying and using portable ramps? What sorts of tasks are they being put to? Do they perform well in these tasks? Do they perform safely? Read More

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