Wheelchair Accessories

Today for the mobility impaired there are hundreds of Wheelchair and Scooter accessories that will fit your lifestyle and budget perfectly.

Whether you are using a sports, electric power wheelchair, or manual chair you will be amazed at the huge variety of add ons available to enhance the look and usefulness of your mobility aid. Many wheelchair accessories give your wheelchair a touch of personality.

Various optional accessories for your chair include anti-tip bars or wheels, safety belts, adjustable backrests, tilt and/or recline features, extra support for limbs or neck, mounts or carrying devices for crutches, walkers or oxygen tanks, drink holders, clothing protectors, and many others.

One of the first wheelchair accessory you may want to consider is a small tote attached to the side of the chair. You can put magazines and books in it so they are always close at hand. A holder for glasses or bottles would be a valuable addition as well so you do not need to go to the kitchen every time you feel thirsty.

People with limited mobility can attach a cane holder to a wheelchair or power scooter, allowing them to easily carry their cane with them wherever they go, easily get in and out of the wheelchair, and access areas that wheelchairs cannot.

A good wheelchair seat cushion for your chair is too important to be considered a luxury item and you should find one that fits your requirements exactly.  A good cushion can save you not only from pressure sores but also from the incorrect posture that can generate a variety of back and neck problems.  If you have a neuromuscular disease, respiration, circulation and swallowing are also concerns that need to be addressed by correct posture, which means being supported by a good cushion.

By getting wheelchair umbrella you no longer have to worry about being cooped up in the house due to the weather. When shopping for a wheelchair umbrella, be sure to get one that opens up to 40 inches in diameter so it will provide adequate protection for sun use. Wheelchair umbrellas are not expensive at all especially when compared to the benefits they provide. A wheelchair umbrella costs between $17 and $30.

Other Accessories - While wheelchair ramps and lifts are available in a wide variety, there are other kinds of wheelchair accessories to help you customize your wheelchair to your personal needs. They include such items as wheelchair restraints, used to secure your chair while you are traveling in a vehicle; wheelchair mounts to accommodate your laptop or other items; adjustable controls which can be either hand or voice-activated; and wheelchair locks or covers.

Other Wheelchair Accessories Provide Additional Comfort and Convenience

Wheelchairs provide independence and mobility, and, with the right wheelchair accessories, will maximize comfort, convenience, safety, and quality of life. These items might include:

1. Mounting systems for communication devices and laptop computers

2. Restraint systems for securing your chair in order to transport it in a car or a van

3. Adjustable hand controls and driving controls

4. Support aids:

  * to help in sitting upright      

  * to prevent slipping from side to side

  * to support the head

  * to elevate the legs

5. Wheelchair locks and covers

6. Protective pads for arms, elbows and legs, and gloves for the hands and cushions for the back

7. Voice activated wheelchair controls

Wheelchair accessories can make using a wheelchair easier and more convenient, and most items are available at a reasonable cost. These accessories can help you travel with everything you need to be mobile and independent.

Further Information Regarding Wheelchair Accessories

WunderGlow Wheelchair Lights
It is no surprise that most wheelchair fatalities occur at night. Yet few wheelchair users bother to use lights. Why? Most lights are made for cycles. Lights are heavy, bulky and ugly.

Wheelchair Reflectors - Wheels on Fire
Road safety is an important issue for wheelchair users. Built so low to the ground, wheelchairs are harder for drivers to see than other cars. So, they are often unnoticed, until it is too late. As a result, in the USA there is a collision between a vehicle and a wheelchair every single day.

WC Caddy Makes Transporting a Wheelchair Easy
The WC Caddy, wheelchair caddy, is a revolutionary new product that enables a caregiver to easily lift a wheelchair. This product takes away the challenge of hoisting the chair, so that simple trips or outings become simple again. The main goal of this product was to increase the quality of life for both people who have a wheelchair in their life.

RehaDesign Wheelchair Gloves Launched in the USA
RehaDesign Flexi-Fit Wheelchair Gloves were designed for people with limited hand mobility such as quadriplegic users and people who have had strokes. Flexi-Fit Wheelchair gloves open up wide and are easy to slip on without assistance. These wheelchair gloves are made of soft and flexible neoprene material and do not limit hand mobility.

RehaDesign Wheelchair Tire Covers Launched in the USA
RehaDesign Wheelchair tire covers have been available to European wheelchair users for nearly three years. Now, these quality tire covers are available to American wheelchair users as well.

Custom Wheelchairs Paint Frames and Designs
Among the advances in modern medical care which have gone the furthest to improve the quality of life for those who were previously bedridden are the custom wheelchairs. Custom wheel chairs are designed on an individual basis, to address physical infirmities, enhance the physical capabilities, and suit the style and personal tastes of their users.

Wheelchair Cushions - Types and Reviews
Although your wheelchair and cushion are separate purchases, which chair you choose is significantly affected by the type of cushion you will use. Chair and cushion are a team, each influencing the other. The proper combination of chair and cushion will enable you to sit in a neutral and stable posture and to operate the chair safely.