subject: Nothing Like It: Travel Wheelchairs [print this page] You've likely discovered that portable wheelchairs don't have to be a limitation. Adjusting to new circumstances is hard enough however it can sometimes feel like you've been closed off from the world. Ramps and lifts are fast becoming the answer many are searching for. Here are some suggestions you don't want to miss out on.
Wheel chairs are no longer looked upon as a restriction when it comes to trips in vehicles or simply being in your very own home. You may ask 'how?' the answer to your question is an 'electric wheelchair lift'. When it comes to homes a stair lift is the best choice. A wheelchair lift can be i nstalled on the stair wall to allow you to move between the levels of your home. The great thing about these stair lifts is that they can be uninstalled if you no longer need the lift or wheelchair to get around. There is an array of choice when it comes to wheelchair lifts specifically when it comes to traveling by car. It's truly amazing at the choice as well as the many advantages. Today lifts can be either attached to the rear of your bumper or installed allowing the lift to fold into the vehicle. As the driver you can be assured of no worries or hassles. There are lifts that can be fitted to vans meant especially for physically challenged drivers.
Wheelchair ramps can also be used as an immediate solution. Ramps come in many forms such as the modular wheelchair ramp guaranteed not to move and easily movable. Small steps, entry ways these often pose problems causing great difficulty however you need not worry with a threshold ramp. If you desire something other then a lift, track ramps can be used when it comes to stairwells and vehicles.
Of course this is not your only option; there are many types of ramps that assist well for those keen automobile travelers. Tri-fold wheelchair ramps have been cleverly designed and built into the actual van allowing ease of access through the side. Like its name says, this kind of ramp folds in and out of the vehicle. Some ramps require the use of the hitch specifically for large vehicles thus the hitch mounted ramp is just perfect.
Ramps and lifts assist greatly and can be used in conjunction with a portable wheelchair. Ramps and lifts assist greatly and can be used in conjunction with a portable wheelchair. Restrictions in building and vehicles are a thing of the past when it comes to wheelchair ramps and lifts.
