The whole purpose of wheelchairs is to facilitate greater freedom and independence for people who might find it difficult or impossible to do without the assistance of the wheelchair. Only 1 - 2% of everyone who could really use a wheelchair actually has one or has access to one at this time.

Those reading this article are more likely to come from a part of the world where most of the people who need wheelchairs actually get them. For people who have suffered from an accident or an injury there may be some difficulty in adjusting to the need for a wheelchair and the person may suffer from feeling confined to it and limited by it rather than perceiving the whole thing as more of a matter of liberation.

Not everyone has the same type or degree of disability. This has a strong influence on what the needs are, in terms of wheelchairs. The most important question is whether or not the person using the wheelchairs can and will use his or her arms with ease and variation. If not then, the powered wheelchairs with extremely simplified navigation may well be mandatory. Strong supports for the head and back may be involved. Some people need to have help holding their heads at all times, whereas others do not have so much need for this. In actual experience I know a girl child and a grown woman who’s wheelchairs have neck and head supports they seem to very much need and also know a grown man who doesn’t need that kind of support except for occasionally in order to rest. All three of these people rely on the powered wheelchairs to enhance their mobility. One is just a child presently but the other two benefit greatly from their wheelchairs and seem to be as independent and responsible as possible - which is either fully or very nearly so in both cases.

If you have a disability that makes even walking difficult then the level of liberation offered by a wheelchair is incredible. You will be more dependent on one than you had expected once you allow yourself to adjust to a lifestyle that incorporates it. As a consequence, being able to maintain it will prove to be highly important. It will help if you are aware of this from the beginning.

Finally, there are other types of wheelchairs. All of them can be transported but the way that this will be done is mutually influenced by the type of wheelchairs needed. In addition to the vehicle used to transport the wheelchairs, the pathways in and out of buildings have to fall within certain parameters in order to be wheelchairs accessible. Fortunately for the rest, ramps can be attractive as well as practical additions to a building. Ramps can be laid onto a stair case relatively easily although the limit to gradient until a lift is needed must be determined.

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