Folding Power Wheelchair For Comfort In Mobility

Posted: September 1st, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Models and Reviews | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

You’ve seen them parking in a handicapped space, then unloading their vehicle wheelchair lift from their vans. These vehicle wheelchair lifts are a simple and easy way to load and unload wheelchair bound people into and out of the car.

These vertical wheelchair lifts help the person get to a higher level than they’re currently on. Just like a forklift lifts crates to a higher level, the vertical wheelchair lift works the same way. The lift has a platform that the person rolls their wheelchair onto. Then, with the push of a button or the flip of a lever.

You can often go to the dealership where you bought you vehicle to have them install the vehicle wheelchair lift for you. If your van or vehicle isn’t that new, you should still be able to go to a dealer of that particular type of vehicle to get one installed. If those fail, there are many companies that deal with vehicle wheelchair lifts and they ought to know someone who can install it for you if they don’t do it themselves.

The reason you should go to a dealership, however, is that they’re more likely to know how to work on your type of car because when you get a vehicle wheelchair lift put in, you are essentially modifying your car.

Aluminium hand rims moulded with contours are the main features of the folding power wheelchair which improves its strength and durability. The tires are solid, the upholstery is normally vinyl and the carbon steel frame is chrome-plated. This makes it durable and easy for maintenance. If you can propel with your feet, the wheelchair is provided with the adjustable hemi-height.

The vertical wheelchair lift can also be used outside of the home. Lifts can be installed in vans to make it very easy for the person to get in and out of that vehicle. They can be installed in cars and there are even portable lifts that can be used in cars that won’t require the modification of the vehicle’s body.

Portable lifts are convenient and cheaper. The only bad thing is that you won’t have it readily available all the time, which could be bad if it occurred during an emergency situation when time was extremely important and you needed to get the wheelchair bound person into the vehicle quickly.

Additionally, when a person is confined to a wheelchair they may have their own vehicle that is fitted with a ramp for quick and easy access. However, if they are traveling in a vehicle that is not equipped, a portable wheelchair ramp can be used. In addition to adapting them to a different means of transportation, they can usually be easily used for access to many other facilities not so equipped.

Debbie Normski has been working with wheelchairs for 12 years and you can visit her site at Used Wheel chairs which include information on used wheelchair ramps for sale.


Handicap Wheelchair Lifts Designed With Comfort and Safety

Posted: August 24th, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Disability Aids | Tags: , , , , , | No Comments »

Handicap wheelchair lifts designed with comfort and safety are ideal options for physically disabled people who find it an arduous task to climb and descend the steep stairways in their homes or offices. These wheel chair stair lifts are designed to carry people up and down the stairs safely, comfortably, and effortlessly.

A wheelchair lift may also be referred to as a vertical platform lift, wheelchair platform lift, wheelchair stair lift, or vertical lift. Nowadays, several models of handicap wheelchair lifts are available in the market for both commercial and residential use. The major manufacturers of wheel chair stair lifts are Savaria Concord, Adaptive Engineering, ThyssenKrupp Access, and Garaventa. They offer vertical lifts for both indoor and outdoor use. In addition, you can use these to carry heavy weights. Only branded handicap wheelchair lifts should be purchased for long lasting use.

Two types of handicap wheel chair lifts are available in the market – electric wheelchair lifts and hydraulic wheel chair lifts. Electric wheel chair stair lifts run on electricity. These lifts also work during power outages with the support of emergency battery. Hydraulic wheelchair platform lifts are more costly than electric wheel chair lifts. Hydraulic models use hydraulic fluid for a smooth ride. They have the capacity to adjust to any speed fluctuations and changes on the surface level. When compared to hydraulic wheelchair platform lifts, the electric models are cheaper. The cost of these handicap wheelchair lifts varies according to their structures and features.

Applications:

•    Airport
•    Railway station
•    Schools
•    Hospitals

Vertical lifts can be used in houses and commercial buildings; in both locations these devices guarantee comfort and safety for the users. Non-commercial and commercial wheel chair lifts differ in their sizes and features as they are designed to match different situations. A commercial stair lift has a motor driven platform that can easily access different floor levels. These lifts are equipped with lots of safety features such as under platform sensors, emergency stop switch, call-send controls, and more which provide comfortable and valuable support for the users with impaired mobility.

They are designed to be installed in a variety of building architectures. Most manufacturers provide wheel chair stair lifts in a variety of models tailored to your budget and needs. They also offer installation and maintenance services at affordable cost.

Anthony Robbins is working as a design consultant at Day Elevator & Lift. At DAY, we focus on eliminating several accessibility challenges you face at home and in your business premises, with the help of premium products such as handicap wheelchair lifts and residential wheelchair lifts. We have an extensive range of Inclined and vertical wheelchair platform lifts.


Duro-Med Comfort Pillow Cushion with Six Ties, Navy

Posted: May 2nd, 2010 | Author: | Filed under: Accessories | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

  • Seat: 16″ x 16″; Back: 16″ x 24″; arm: 16″ x 16″
  • Great for wheelchairs
  • Ideal for office or home use
  • Constructed of soft, hypo-allergenic polyester fiberfill with a polyester/cotton cover that is machine washable
  • Molds to body contours to help prevent painful pressure sores

Product Description
Duro-Med Comfort Pillow Cushion with Six Ties is ideal for wheelchairs or any chair that may require additional padding for comfort or pressure reduction. The cushion is constructed of soft, hypo-allergenic polyester fiberfill with a polyester/cotton cover. Molding to body contours, the cushion helps to prvent painful pressure sores. The seat size: 16″ x 16″; back size: 16″ x 24″; arm size: 16″ x 16″. Navy cover is machine washable…. More >>

Duro-Med Comfort Pillow Cushion with Six Ties, Navy