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Scooters
Scooters
*** For TRAVEL information, see Mobility's 2nd page ("Cars etc.") ***
"The Shoprider Dasher 9"
"The Shoprider Dasher 9"
This model is no longer being made. Spare parts are in short supply. But-- what is special about this scooter is its drop-down armrests. Details below. Will any company please make a replacement?
Image courtesy of www.shoprider.com
"The Aviator"
"The Aviator"
4-wheeled stability + power. This vehicle took one user around the perimeter of a cranberry bog in order to harvest the berries. Definitely for outdoor use only, unless you live in a stadium. Above Image courtesy of https://mobilityproplus.com
Image above right is from goldentech.com.
Good news for those who cannot stand at all:
Good news for those who cannot stand at all:
This scooter looks like a typical Golden product, but it has an optional extra feature: A Power Elevating Seat. It adds to the scooter's price, but it also adds to its usefulness. A person who cannot stand, even for a second, can electronically adjust the seat up/down about 6". Great for sliding left/right onto a chair or shower bench.
This is the Shoprider Dasher 9 that is no longer produced. The company makes other versions...
of this scooter, but none have the same drop-down armrest design. What's special about it? ...
In this photo the "dropdown armrest" is up.
Here the armrest is down. The entire seat is now free to be sat on... or slid onto, in the case of people who cannot stand (even for a second).
An example of an armrest on a scooter that is NOT user-friendly if you need to slide on. Note the hardware at the height of the user's right kidney. (You do not have to be obese to find the space inadequate.)
The important thing to note in this less-than-perfect photo (of the scooter to the left) is: the screw sticking out from the arm-rest. It scrapes a person sliding on.
Above is the armrest on a different model of scooter: the Lexis Light Folding Travel Scooter.
The Lexis has an armrest that, when raised, leaves no obstacle for the slide-on user to scrape against.
The Lexis Light Folding Travel Scooter.
image from www.amazon.com
This Lexis is now being used by an person recovering from a foot injury.
Unfortunately the double front wheels make turning difficult, compared to some other scooters.
This model has 4 wheels AND reportedly can do a tight turn. Image from www.pridemobility.com
One more scooter:
One more scooter:
This particular 3-wheeled scooter has been used in private residences, in addition to sidewalks and accessible shops. The turning radius is good.
Front view
Front view
It is one of many scooters made by Golden. The armrests do NOT drop down, but it is otherwise useful.
Side view
Side view
Width at armrest height: 21" (from the left side of the left armrest, to the right side of the right armrest).
More information is available at www.goldentech.com
Rollators
Rollators
Devices made to support bipeds putting weight on our legs.
Devices made to support bipeds putting weight on our legs.
A ROLLATOR adds stability while walking. Made by:
This particular Drive Medical model gets top ratings from two current users.
ATARI is a new adaptive tool for outdoor movement.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs
The Jazzy Air 1
The Jazzy Air 1
This wheelchair could rise up 10". Last we heard though it's no longer being made. Image from: www.pridemobility.com
The Jazzy Air 2
The Jazzy Air 2
This model is meant for smooth terrain only, with just 1" of ground-clearance. The previous model (Jazzy Air 1) had 2.42" clearance: better for thresholds and ramp transitions.
Base of Jazzy Air 1
Base of Jazzy Air 1
A manual (hand-powered ) wheelchair. A good cushion increases comfort!
A temporary wheelchair that she used while waiting to be "fitted" for a more permanent one.
This is the back side of a man's manual wheelchair which has been outfitted with electric, on-demand, power.
The source of electric power for the man's manual wheelchair: the Smartdrive, from MaxMobility.
"Mine is the version before the new MX2"
Another new model described as foldable and portable. From the blog post "Futuristic Concept Wheelchair Designs" at: https://kdsmartchair.comn
This "Special Edition KD Smart Chair Power Wheelchair" is on the market for everyday use. It weighs 59 lbs. (with battery) and is operated with a joystick controller.
These wheelchairs are available for patients at a health clinic; designed for being pushed by an assistant. For temporary use. (An old-fashioned option, for contrast.)
The Mountain Trike (also seen in Chapter 3 Exercise). According to the website, one of these machines has even made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Apparently it's mostly used in lower elevations.
Three pictures of...
Three pictures of...
Meant for use on the job site, or ice-fishing....
some of the Action...
some of the Action...
Used for driving on rough terrain such as gravel, mud, and snow, these machines have been around since 2008 and come in several sizes and models.
Track models.
Track models.
Standing is just one option.
A "Galileo Wheel"
A "Galileo Wheel"
goes up stairs. These were prototypes; maybe on the marke now? This particular design was developed at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. A hidden feature of the chair is a “trap door” at a toilet-friendly height.
The CARRIER
The CARRIER
These 3 images (and accompanying info) are from:
"35 Wildly Wonderful Wheelchair Design Concepts" at www.lovethesepics.com
THE TEK Robotic Mobilization Device
THE TEK Robotic Mobilization Device
'is the world’s smallest motorized standing movement device.'"
This is a non-commercial website created to share information. No recommendations are made for individuals with any particular diagnosis. Everyone has their own unique capabilities. The photographs were taken spontaneously over a period of 5 years, by several people. Additional pictures (screen-shots from websites) were added for clarity of image. Those images have been credited to their corresponding websites, but no advertising fees have been collected. The information on this website represents some of the many topics that come up daily for people who live with physical challenges. This information does not constitute a comprehensive study of the topic. More accessibility tools are hopefully still being invented.
This is a non-commercial website created to share information. No recommendations are made for individuals with any particular diagnosis. Everyone has their own unique capabilities. The photographs were taken spontaneously over a period of 5 years, by several people. Additional pictures (screen-shots from websites) were added for clarity of image. Those images have been credited to their corresponding websites, but no advertising fees have been collected. The information on this website represents some of the many topics that come up daily for people who live with physical challenges. This information does not constitute a comprehensive study of the topic. More accessibility tools are hopefully still being invented.
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