An Introduction to Handicapped Aids

If you are disabled, either for a short or long term period of time, it may be necessary to make use of handicapped aids. There are all kinds of handicapped equipment that can make life much easier for the physically challenged.

Many people dread losing their independence to their disability, but with handicap accessories they can often retain a high level of independence despite their disability. Here we will examine the most popular and practical types of equipment for the disabled.

Wheelchairs are used by people who are unable to walk. There are many injuries and conditions that may necessitate use of a wheelchair. These days there are quite a few different types of these chairs from which you can choose. The two most popular are manual and electric. The manual wheelchair is the type found in hospitals, the old fashioned kind that is moved either by someone pushing it or the wheelchair occupant. These chairs are practical, affordable and popular depending on the type of injury or disability. They can be rented or purchased from medical supply stores.

Electric wheelchairs are powered by a motor, and are ideal for someone who must use a wheelchair for a long-term or lifetime basis. These chairs are far more expensive than manual wheelchairs but can be leased, financed or rented as well as purchased outright. If there is need for assistance walking but a wheelchair is too much, there are all kinds of walkers and canes that can be used to help improve mobility. Crutches are another item of handicap equipment that are helpful for short term injuries like broken or sprained legs.

There are also handicapped aids that help you perform everyday tasks more easily. For example, there are bathtubs with a door so that there is less worry of slips and falls when exiting the tub. Bath chairs are another type of accessory. The type of handicapped products you need should be explained to you by your doctor. Your medical professional can diagnose your condition, treat it if possible and advise you of things that will make you more comfortable and mobile. Your doctor should also be able to recommend a medical supply store from where you can obtain the accessories you need. In many cases, disabled equipment is covered under one's health insurance plan.

 

News for the Physically Challenged:

 

PLUMSTED: Town mulls project ideas for federal grant funds
PLUMSTED EUR A handicapped entrance to the townships Welcome Center and a wheelchair-accessible path to the softball fields were among the suggested improvements pitched to the Township Committee for its federal block grant application...


Japan to provide 80 wheelchairs for handicapped children
The Japanese government will formally turn over to the Philippines 80 refurbished wheelchairs for the use of handicapped Filipino children...


English rugby handicapped - Booth
London Irish coach Toby Booth says English clubs are not competing on a level playing field when it comes to the Heineken Cup...


Handicapped tags require renewal
Five-year disability access parking placards and license plates are up for renewal in 2012...


County facility moves to Clinton-Macomb Library - New Baltimore Voice Newspapers

County facility moves to Clinton-Macomb Library
New Baltimore Voice Newspapers
Prior to the move of the Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, the CMPL Main Library offered large print materials, low vision aids and a computer equipped with JAWS software. Morris estimated that there are now about 30000 total .

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Handicapped hunters coming to Heron Glen Golf Course in Hunterdon
RARITAN TWP. EUR EURIts better than opening day of deer season!EUR is Jerry McCuskers handiest superlative to describe his feelings about the annual deer hunt for disabled hunters at Hunterdon Countys Heron Glen Golf Course. He is the president of...


Radio Current Affairs Documentary: Disabilities - ABC Online

Radio Current Affairs Documentary: Disabilities
ABC Online
All of the seven victims of sexual abuse are intellectually disabled children between six and 13 years old. Some of them are now having AIDS tests. Most of the children can't speak because of their disability, although they can communicate through sign .

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Rehabmart.com Joins Forces With Access-Able Designs to Offer ADA-Compliant . - PR Web (press release)

Rehabmart.com Joins Forces With Access-Able Designs to Offer ADA-Compliant .
PR Web (press release)
. e-commerce company that sells rehabilitation and medical supplies, has affiliated with Access-Able Designs, Inc., a company that specializes in ADA-compliant wheelchair transfer systems, to offer these aids to more physically disabled consumers.

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ATM devised for sightless customers - Times of India

ATM devised for sightless customers
Times of India
. aids and teaching aids," said Sam Taraporevala, head of sociology at the Xavier's Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged ( XRCVC). The institute partnered the National Association of Visually Handicapped ( NIVH), Dehradun, in this exhibition.

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Kapit MP hands over wheelchair to handicapped patient
KAPIT: Kapit MP Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi handed over a wheelchair to a patient, Keleman Selaping, yesterday morning. [.]..


Community aids officer whose house was destroyed by fire - Monessen Valley Independent

Community aids officer whose house was destroyed by fire
Monessen Valley Independent
According to the organization's website, Jamie's Dream Team helps people who are handicapped, disabled, terminally ill, severely injured or suffering from a serious medical condition, disease or trauma. Cash donations have exceeded $1200.

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Hasty: A mother's passion sparks changes at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Kathy Johnson was furious. She was livid. When she tried to take her disabled daughter to the Express Care at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center just before Christmas, she found there were no nearby handicapped parking spaces...


 

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