Are you ready to buy your first mobility scooter, or are you thinking about upgrading your scooter? A scooter can be a great way to safely increase your ability to travel independently, but it’s important that the scooter that you buy is a good fit for your needs. Be sure to consider these six factors when shopping for your new scooter.
Many scooters come equipped with a basic carry basket, which is definitely convenient when you’re running errands or out on the go. But a few simple scooter accessories can increase the convenience, safety, and comfort of your scooter.
Here are our top picks for must-have scooter accessories.
Vehicle lifts are convenient pieces of equipment that can easily transfer your scooter or power wheelchair inside of or onto the back of your vehicle. But do you really need a lift? If you’re toying with the idea of investing in a vehicle lift, consider these points which can help you to decide if you really need one.
A visit to an amusement park is a time-honored summer tradition, but accessibility limitations can make amusement park trips difficult. Luckily, there are some amusement parks that have gone above and beyond to keep their grounds handicap friendly. Here are our top five picks for the best handicap friendly amusement parks in the USA.
Mobility vehicles tend to fall into two major categories: Scooters and power wheelchairs. But which option is right for you? Let’s take a look at some of the features of scooters and power wheelchairs, and when each might be the best option.
If you’re planning a trip or a vacation, your mobility scooter is an essential piece of equipment that you’ll need. But if you’re flying, what should you do with your scooter? Here are the details about taking your scooter on a plane.
When you need to make your home wheelchair accessible, you’ll have two main options: ramps or vertical lifts. Unsure of which is right for you? Let’s take a look at them both and why you might choose one option over the other.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was established to ensure that disabled Americans could access public places, like hotels and schools, without difficulty. The ADA released 2010 accessibility requirements for public swimming pools, wading pools, and spas to make more public facilities handicap accessible. If you have a public pool, you will need to make the pool ADA compliant, to the point where accessibility is “readily achievable,” meaning the change can be accomplished without much difficulty or expense. Luckily, there is a fairly easy way to make many pools handicapped accessible.
For many seniors, the most difficult part of a serious injury or illness isn’t treatment or recovery. Rather, it’s adjusting to a new way of life with limited mobility. There are a wide range of conditions that can cause mobility limitations, from strokes to arthritis to joint challenges and more.
If you have recently begun suffering from mobility challenges, you may already have a scooter on your radar. Scooters are often invaluable tools for those with mobility limitations. They can help you access places that may be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair. They’re also helpful when you’re able to walk, but could use assistance with moving faster or covering long distances.
