r/wheelchairs

Wir sind ne kleine Gruppe an betroffenen und haben es super nervig gefunden bei der Rollstuhlsuche immer 100 Tab‘s offen zu haben und durchgehend das Gefühl zu haben man verpasst irgendwas. Deshalb haben wir gestern eine Vergleichs- und Bewertungsplattform für Rollstühle veröffentlicht und mega die tolle Unterstützung von vielen tollen Leuten bekommen. Vielleicht hilft es euch ja bzw. habt einen Rollstuhl den ihr bewertet.

(wir bauen das ganze gerade komplett in unserer Freizeit und verdienen keinen cent damit)

I am a university student, and I have CP. I use a manual wheelchair, and talked to my OT about getting a power attachment.

My OT is highly recommending a power wheelchair, and can I ask why. Why is a power wheelchair better then a power attachment for someone with CP

Hi everyone, I’m trying to decide between CarboLife Quadro handrims and standard pushrims with silicone covers. I’m mainly interested in: How does the grip compare? (silicone feels very “sticky” — is Quadro similar or different?) Are Quadro handrims significantly thicker/bulkier in daily use? Do they increase wheelchair width enough to cause issues (doors, tight spaces)? Which feels better for pushing without strong finger grip?

Trying to help my dad change out seats on his Jazzy 1450 but the compatible frame assembly didn't come with the new seat and the screws on the assembly for the old seat are 6.5 inches apart so we can't swap them over. There are screws holes on the new seat that are 5.5 inches apart and sets that are 7.5 inches apart, any ideas on how to find them online?

looking for feedback re: breeds, training resources and other tips to maximize the success of my next furry found fam member, here's the context:

ive always been an unequivocally a dog person. when i moved back home between undergrad and law school, id saved a bit f money and while i'd ideally love to adopt from a no-kill shelter i literally went years with no suitable options, finally i did a bunch of research re ethical breeders and foud my dream dog: CJ who is a chihuahua x yorkie (that everyone swears is a min pin, but i met both parents before the litter came in)

CJ and i were the perfect pairing.... until law school when i had to leave him with my parents for most of the year for way more years than it would generally take an able-bodied person to complete the degree. after i graduated and my parents downsized due to retirement it was time for CJ to move back in with me, While he was exclusively with me he was happier than id ever seen him. But i grew up in a single family home in a very quiet suburb and transitioning from that to a 20+ story condo full of kids and pets in downtown vancouver threw him for a loop. He developed such severe anxiety that i could virtually never calm him down from hysterical ear-splitting barking without letting him ride on my lap or behind my back while on my wheelchair.

He died at 20 yrs after living a lovely life so i've managed to work through my guilt for upending his home life, Now that i've had several years to process i'm more than ready- ie very eager- for a new doggo, but i don't want to put my pet, parents, neighbours, partner or i through the chaos we all experienced in my beloved CJ's last years. Any advice (w/o shaming), thoughts or questions? I'd especially love to expand on the ways he was a phenomenal match because per the nature of advice seeking posts, we tend to disproportionately focus on what went wrong vs what was exceptionally wonderful.

I'm in Kentucky (yea, I know) and I'm trying to find resources to help with the purchase of a wheelchair van. I've exhausted all of the state resources (which have no money). I'd honestly be ok with purchasing a gently used one as long as I could have it inspected, etc. I'm just not having a lot of luck. Anyone have suggestions or connections?

Thanks!

I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user in QLD Australia whos having an absolute nightmare of a time finding a chair.

I need a chair for daily use, I take public transport and will have to use to road/sidewalk occasionally but mainly indoors or path use. Should hold weight of 90kg, I'm 55kg but ive been told to allow extra weight allowance. Something lightweight that can easily fit in the boot of a car (Impreza Subaru) Ive seen a lot of rigid framed chairs and they look good but im not sure. Id want a manual chair with the option to add an electric aid

Ive had a wheelchair before but unfortunately my old housemate broke it, i use a cane daily but its not longer good enough (it never was)

I am NOT covered by NDIS as im still in the diagnosing process, ive had chronic joint, muscle and nerve pain since I was 11 and using a wheelchair has really really helped me in the past

If anyone has any advice for my id much appreciate it, im getting quite desperate as im losing my independence and being able to leave the house less and less

Here are some chairs ive looked at but i don't know if i can access them as they seem to only be NDIS funded:

TiLite Aero T Rigid Frame Manual

Tilite TRA Manual Rigid Frame Manual

Küschall Wheelchairs

Hey guys I am a 21 year old from Ireland. Im diagnosed with hypermobility and dysautonmia but im waiting on an appointment with a rheumtologist as I have had loads of muscle pain for years that my doctors have refused to listen to me about. I suspect eds is causing most problems although I'm only diagnosed hsd, or fibro as my mom has that. I use a cane everyday but still barely get to go out and am in a lot of pain when I do.

I think having a wheelchair I could use when needed would just really increase the amount of stuff I could do and I am starting a new job in about a month also so demands will be a bit increased.

I know I probably cannot afford an electric wheelchair, although I feel my upper body strength could be a little low for pushing myself but I think I could learn.

Not really sure what to look for other than looks nice and is on the cheaper side so I guess would be nice to have guidance on what I should look for.