| There have been so many advancements in | | | | cushions remain firm and supportive and much |
| wheelchairs lately…they're no longer those | | | | more sanitary. |
| large, wooden contraptions that retired cowboys | | | | Another accessory to consider is a ramp. While |
| would be pushed around in. | | | | ramps are sometimes overlooked at accessories |
| Today, wheelchairs are highly advanced marvels | | | | to wheelchairs (because you can't attach them to |
| of technology. Users can enjoy great comfort | | | | your chair and they are often permanently |
| and mobility AND independence when they find a | | | | attached to buildings), you can still by |
| wheelchair that fits their lifestyle and needs. And | | | | non-permanent heavy duty ramps that allow you |
| what's more, there are many wheelchair | | | | to wheel your chair up a curb or into the back of |
| accessories that you can choose from to make | | | | a truck or van. There are small ramps to get |
| your chair customized the way you want it: | | | | over small heights like door thresholds and there |
| For example, even though you are able to get | | | | are larger ramps to get up stairs or into vans. |
| around with the best of them now, you are still | | | | Many ramps are built to be kept near the place |
| sitting down and that can hard on your back, legs, | | | | you'll use them most but there are some portable |
| hips, and thighs. Medical cushions give you great | | | | ramps (for example, briefcase sized ramps that |
| comfort and support while reducing the risk of | | | | extend) allowing you to carry a ramp with you |
| what can be called "bedsores" (which are sores | | | | wherever you go. |
| caused by constant pressure). Your wheelchair | | | | A third accessory to consider is a wheelchair lift |
| may be comfortable now but it will be even more | | | | that you hook your wheelchair to in order to |
| comfortable with a cushion to support you. These | | | | move it into a vehicle. This is a helpful device if |
| cushions are also helpful if you need just a couple | | | | you find your wheelchair to be too heavy to lift |
| extra inches of height (for example, if you find | | | | or move around. The lift can be attached right |
| that you are banging your elbows when you want | | | | inside your vehicle and simply picks your |
| to roll your wheelchair). | | | | wheelchair off the ground and hauls it inside. (Of |
| Why should you consider this accessory over a | | | | course, the lift is designed to move the wheelchair |
| cushion you find in the house? These cushions are | | | | only…not the user as well). |
| cut especially for the wheelchair and they are | | | | There are so many other accessories, including |
| often made of medically-certified foam while | | | | cup holders, fishing rod holders, trays, and |
| many household cushions are filled with feathers, | | | | different types of foot rests, leg rests, and |
| down, or other material. The cushion from home | | | | bracing. You can really make your wheelchair your |
| will get lumpy and there could be a reduction in | | | | own…which will help you find great |
| how sanitary it is, while custom wheelchair | | | | enjoyment in getting around. |