Mobility Aids:
those with physical or visual disabilities may require assistance with mobility. Examples: self-propelled walkers, manual or powered wheelchairs, powered recreational vehicles like bikes and scooters. Those with vision loss: white canes, electronic image sensors (information through vibration), telescopic aids for reading signs or spotting landmarks.
Examples of assistive technology to help a person move around:
- walkers
- battery-operated car
- vans with lifts
- scooters
- powered or manual wheelchairs
- white canes
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All terrain wheelchair
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Lift bus - seats 2 wheelchairs and 6 other passengers + driver
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Resources:
www.mobility-aids.com
www.independentliving.com
www.thewheelchairsite.com
www.planetmobility.com