Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Commuting With Ease

Just because someone is disabled does not mean they do not want to have an active, healthy life. Whether working or traveling outside to go shopping or to the neighborhood library a disabled person deserves to have a normal life. It is not easy having to rely on someone for such trivial tasks especially if someone has been used to being self reliant. Unfortunately becoming handicapped due to an accident or illness takes away this self-reliance.

Medical mobility equipment makers are aware of this have now designed a range of mobility devices including motorized wheelchairs and handicap scooters to solve this problem and return mobility to disabled people. So buying a mobility aid is logical but before making the decision it is always better to consult a physician. Rushing into normalcy at times is not a good idea since the body will also need time to recover.

It is advisable to seek a physician’s guidance when deciding on the type of models and version. A portable mobility scooter for instance is ideal if a disabled person is looking to commute mid-to long distances. But if the purpose is navigating short distances and staying indoors a compact motorized wheelchair is a good choice.

Hence it is always better first to understand the requirement of making such a buy and the purpose it would serve. Traveling long distances and commuting outdoors is best-served with an electric or motorized scooter. Most scooter manufacturers provide various options including luxury scooters, pavement scooters and portable scooters among others. Portable scooters are good for enhancing mobility giving the freedom to visit shops, friends and family without having to depend on others.

Portable mobility scooters are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. They are also economical cost-wise and are replete with safety features. Simply put, portable scooters are easy to maintain. They can be disassembled and reassembled making it easy for a user to take it in a car anywhere they travel. While buying a portable scooter survey the market to know the available model and the price range that best suits you.

Portable mobility scooters have a lightweight frame making it easy to transport. The design is such that they can be shifted easily in and out of the car boot. The scooter can be dismantled into pieces and you can separate the chair, front portion, rear wheels and battery, so that you can lift the rear section easily. So if you are ready to get back to a normal life and your body is well on the road to recovery checking out the option of a portable pride legend mobility scooter might just be what you need.

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