Wheelchairs / Mobility Aids

Manual Wheelchairs

Light-weight wheelchair

• Very light (10-15 kg)
• Usually rigid fame
• Some have fold-up frames
• Users are very independent

General purpose manual wheelchair

• Light weight
• Usually folds up
• Removable foot-plates
• Arm rests
• Handles at rear for assistance

Power Wheelchairs

• Sealed or unsealed battery
• Has a joy-stick or similar for control
• Powered by electric motor

Scooters

• Battery powered
• Handle bars to control direction
• Not suitable for people with SCI