Author: 1800WheelChair

Best Portable Power Wheelchairs for on-the-Go Usage

Standard power wheelchairs have many qualities, but portable isn’t at the top of the list. Yes, power wheelchairs let users move wherever they want, whenever they want, without assistance, but they are often bulky, heavy, and difficult to transport. Finding one that is lightweight and transportable enough but still has all those great mobility features and long battery life can be a challenge.

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Best Manual Sports Wheelchairs for Active Users

Standard wheelchairs are not equipped to handle rough terrain or an active lifestyle. Individuals with mobility issues often complain that their old wheelchairs do not have the speed, range, or mobility to offer them an active lifestyle or even be independent. Thankfully, there are multiple manual sports wheelchairs available in the market, with unique and advanced features, offering customers the agility and mobility range they want.

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What Are Adaptive Strollers – Top 3 Picks

Many people use standard strollers for their children with disabilities or mobility issues. While they might be viable for some time, they don’t offer the necessary features to maintain an active lifestyle. Here is where adaptive strollers come in. They are advanced seating systems that provide strong postural support and help increase outdoor activities like jogging. Adaptive strollers for children have a higher weight capacity than standard strollers and can be folded up compactly to be stored easily.

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Lightweight Power Wheelchairs: Benefits, Buying Tips, Cost Factors and More

Sturdy and durable enough for everyday use yet light enough to travel just about anywhere with, lightweight electric wheelchairs are, on average, around 15 to 60 pounds, enabling them to fold into the back of the trunk of your SUV or even be used for transport on a cruise ship. In fact, some of the latest examples of lightweight power chairs – as they are sometimes known – are TSA and airline-approved thanks to their spill-proof and flame-proof battery systems.

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Consider the Benefits of a Lightweight Mobility Scooter

There are a myriad of benefits to owning a lightweight mobility scooter, ranging from the fact that they require far less effort to propel than a manual wheelchair to the way they allow you to cover a greater distance without any assistance – they can also be easily dismantled or folded to fit in a vehicle, on public transport or to take on vacation.

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Looking Beyond the Horizon: Ultralight Wheelchairs Setting The New Standard

Incredible strides have been made in wheelchair technology (just take a gander at our collection of featherweight wheelchairs at 1800wheelchair.com), to the point that we are now going from featherweight chairs, such as the model we offer here, to our all new even lighter featherweight transport chairs.

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Electric Wheelchairs vs. Mobility Scooters: What is the Right Choice for You?

It is true that both an electric wheelchair and mobility scooter share the same basic function – that is, to transport people with varying levels of reduced mobility from one place to another – yet they also bring with them notable differences…differences that may not be immediately recognizable on the surface. Being that both these products are very popular amongst the physically impaired and senior citizen sets, it’s important to understand the differences between them should someone in the family be in need of such a device.

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What is International Wheelchair Day?

Did you know there’s an actual International Wheelchair Day? Don’t feel too bad – most people wouldn’t have, either. Indeed, March 1 brings wheelchair users together from around the world to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has made on their lives, and since it was first launched in 2008, such revelries have taken place in Australia, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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A Closer Look Inside the World of Transport Wheelchairs

Unbeknownst to many save for those working in the healthcare industry, all wheelchairs are actually not the same, even though they basically perform the same task. A transport wheelchair (also known as a companion chair or roll-about wheelchair) is a wheelchair that is not only lighter in weight but also easier to use than a standard variant – useful for individuals who do not need to utilize a chair all the time, but who want to take advantage of one occasionally. It is not uncommon for some individuals to use transport wheelchairs to travel to and from their appointments as safely as possible.

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Wheelchair Advancements: Then vs. Now

What active wheelchair rider hasn’t inadvertently crashed into a couch or fallen over a curb, often ending up with injuries? (Or nearly did). Traditionally, wheelchairs, scooters, and other types of mobility equipment have not been known for their safety, accessibility, or level of comfort. However, with rapid technological advancement in the healthcare industry, the wheelchair space has come a long way, and the future looks bright. To begin, let’s take a look at the humble wheelchair.

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The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessibility Checklist

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 61 million Americans have some type of disability, and 6.8 million of these individuals have a severe medical condition that makes it difficult for them to perform daily tasks (such as taking a shower, getting dressed, or moving about their own houses). To be precise: nearly one in four citizens live with some form of disability.

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New to Wheelchairs? Here’s What to Expect

Are you new to the world of wheelchairs or just don’t know where to start when purchasing one? Look no further. Although wheelchairs are a need for many reasons (illness, injury, or disability), this does not imply that they have to be uncomfortable or unattractive. Today, the market is flooded with various alternatives for wheelchair users who want to live their lives to the fullest, ranging from foldable to ergonomic chairs and everything in between.

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Future Advancements in the Wheelchair Space

What active wheelchair rider hasn’t inadvertently crashed into a couch or fallen over a curb, often ending up with injuries? (Or nearly did). Traditionally, wheelchairs, scooters, and other types of mobility equipment have not been known for their safety, accessibility, or level of comfort.

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