July 30, 2007

Portable Wheelchair Ramps: Doors To Independence

Those whose disabilities confine them to wheelchairs may be further limited because they cannot access parts of their own homes nor many public areas. But their dilemma has a solution, in the form of portable wheelchair ramps.
Portable wheelchair ramps, usually constructed from collapsible steel or aluminum, offer wheelchair users easy access to stairs and vehicles, making them essential traveling accessories. Portable wheelchair ramps are ideal options for those who do not want the expense installing permanent ramps in their homes, and allow the homeowner the luxury of having one ramp work in multiple parts of the house.
Portable wheelchair ramps were along time coming, simply because of the logistics involved in deciding appropriate slope ratios and weight tolerances. But as more and more disabled people began demanding increasingly independent lifestyles, wheelchair accessory manufacturers responded by designing portable wheelchair ramps to accommodate the individual needs of their customers.
Types Of Portable Wheelchair Ramps
The best-selling portable wheelchair ramps are the suitcase variety; these collapse to the size of a suitcase when not in use, and are usually large enough to cover one or two stairs when extended. But, even when collapsed, they remain somewhat awkward to manage, both […]

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July 21, 2007

Clip-on Cup Holder for Walkers, Wheelchairs

Clip-on Cup Holder for Walkers, Wheelchairs The Clamp-on Cup Holder has a variable width clamp for use on a wheelchair, walker, bed rail or other tubular frame. The plastic cup holder is slotted on two sides to hold a coffee/tea cup with handles and is accessible to left or right-handed people. Easily holds a glass, can, bottle. The rugged plastic clamp has a large easy-to-tighten lever knob. Product Info - The clamp fits a 1″ diameter tube and comes with a sleeve to reduce it to fit smaller frames

Health and Beauty:  Clip-on Cup Holder has a variable width clamp for use on a wheelchair, walker, bed rail or other tub, The plastic cup holder is slotted on two sides to hold a coffee/tea cup, Easily holds a glass, can, bottle, coffee mug, The clamp fits a 1″ diameter tube and comes with a sleeve to reduce it to fit smaller frames, Portable - no permanent installation required
Company: Distributed by Wellhaven Gifts for Seniors 
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Amazon Price: $9.99

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Eljer 051-2961-00 Wheelchair Lavatory Sink White China 20 1/2″ x 27 1/4″

Eljer 051-2961-00 Wheelchair Lavatory Sink White China 20 1/2 bathroom sink Eljer 051-2961-00 White China Lavatory Sink Wheelchair 051 0512 05129 051296 0512961 05129610 051296100 1-Hole Wall-Mount Rectangle

Kitchen:  Wall-Mount installation., Rectangle., 1-Hole., CSA Certified., Meets ADA requirements.
Company: Eljer 
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Amazon Price: $319.17

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