Wheelchairs: Types, Information, and Reviews | Publications
Summary: The "Wheelchairs: Types, Information, and Reviews" database at Disabled World (DW) offers a curated collection of publications focused on various wheelchair models and their functionalities. It includes articles on innovative propulsion systems, such as the Wheelchair Revolution prototype, and alternative power sources like the PneuChair compressed air-powered wheelchair. The database also features reviews of materials used in wheelchair construction, exemplified by the Carbon Black carbon fiber wheelchair, and provides guidance on selecting suitable wheelchairs for specific needs, including pediatric options. Users can search and sort the publications by title, type, publication date, and revision date to access relevant information.
Searching the Database: The data table below lists items that may have been updated or revised, but the table defaults to sorting by descending publication date; you can search and sort by clicking column headers (JavaScript required). Items in this category are also distributed via our Wheelchairs: Types, Information, and Reviews RSS feed.
| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Revolution: Wheelchair Prototype Features Innovative Propulsion System New manual wheelchair design makes it easier to propel uphill as the user can move the chair forward without their hands leaving the pushrim. | 28 Jun 2017 | |
| PneuChair Compressed Air Powered Wheelchair PneuChair is a waterproof motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air instead of batteries and electronics. | 7 Apr 2017 30 Apr 2018 | |
| Carbon Black: Carbon Fiber Wheelchair Using the very latest composite materials and engineering Carbon Black is set to change perceptions of the wheelchair. | 17 Oct 2011 26 Mar 2016 | |
| Government Report on Power Wheelchair Use in Medicare Properly Prescribed Power Wheelchairs Prevent Falls and Keep Thousands of Seniors and People with Disabilities Safe and Independent at Home. | 13 Aug 2011 | |
| New Passport Scheme Benefits UK Wheelchair Users More than 1.25 million wheelchair users could enjoy easier and safer travel across the UK thanks to a new passport scheme. | 16 Dec 2010 3 Jun 2013 | |
| Custom Wheelchairs: Functionality to Individuality Customization of wheelchairs to fit special needs can include modifications of standard designs, or creating an entirely unique wheelchair design. | ✓ ✓ | 1 Feb 2009 24 Feb 2025 |
| How To Choose a Suitable Wheelchair How to choose the right type of wheelchair to suit your requirements and disability. | 29 Jan 2009 29 Aug 2022 | |
| Wheelbench Information for Sitting Disabilities Outline of a wheelbench device designed for persons with reduced ability to sit or sitting disability. | 29 Jan 2009 25 Jun 2017 | |
| Pediatric Wheelchairs The Right Wheelchair for a Child Advice on choosing the right pediatric wheelchair for a child with disabilities to enjoy mobility and activities of childhood. | 29 Jan 2009 13 Jul 2010 |
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