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2. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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   A man with a disability sitting in a wheelchair. A wheelchair is a mobilized form of chair using 2 or more wheels, a footrest, and an armrest usually cushioned. It is used when walking is difficult or impossible to do due to illnesses, injury, disabilities, or age-related health conditions. Wheelchairs provide mobility, postural support, and ...

3. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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   Disability. Assistive technology (AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation ...

4. Nurses and therapists break down the best electric ... - AOL

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   Titan AXS Mid-Wheel Drive Powerchair. Best electric wheelchair overall. $2,549 at Save Rite Medical. More options. Vive Folding Electric Wheelchair. Best affordable option. $850 at Amazon. Reyhee ...

5. Motorized wheelchair - Wikipedia

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   Disability. Lists. v. t. e. A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor (usually using differential steering) rather than manual power. Motorized wheelchairs are useful for those unable to propel a manual wheelchair or who may need ...

6. Does Medicare pay for wheelchairs and scooters? That ... - AOL

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   Manual wheelchairs tend to cost between $1,000 and $2,000; power wheelchairs can run well over $10,000. Electric scooters go for about $600 to $4,000. Rentals are often $100 to $400 a month.

7. International Symbol of Access - Wikipedia

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   The wheelchair symbol is "international" and therefore not accompanied by Braille in any particular language. Specific uses of the ISA include: Marking a parking space reserved for vehicles used by people with disabilities/blue badge holders; Marking a vehicle used by a person with a disability, often for permission to use a space