Kinds of Handicapped Equipment
People with disabilities have a variety of kinds of handicapped equipment that they can use and buy to make their daily life easier. One the best things about the equipment that is available these days is that they allow handicapped persons to gain some independence which everybody wants to have. These innovations have also led to better safety for disabled individuals. A big piece of equipment that comes to mind right away is a handicap accessible vehicle.
The most common type of handicap-accessible vehicle is the van or minivan, because these have enough room for wheelchairs, walkers or any other large piece of equipment. Also for the wheelchair bound are ramps and lifts. A van customized for the disabled will have a ramp that is easily raised and lowered so those in a wheelchair can more easily and safely enter and exit the vehicle. These vans can be purchased new or used, or you can convert a van you already have to make it handicap-accessible. There are conversion kits available for different makes and models of van and minivan.
The wheelchair, of course, is another widely used piece of equipment for the disabled. There are two different types of wheelchairs – the manual wheelchair and the electric wheelchair. A manual wheelchair is either pushed from behind using the handles or moved by the person in the chair. Electric wheelchairs run on a motor and operate like vehicles. Needless to say an electric wheelchair is a better choice for someone with a long term disability or someone who is unable to use a manual chair. The manual wheelchair is ideal for those who are disabled for the short term due to surgery or injury.
These are not the only types handicapped equipment available to use. For example, there are handicap accessible bathrooms. These bathrooms contain larger stalls and toilets that have grab bars on either side for safety and ease of motion. For the bath and shower there are special doors, seats and bars to make things safer and more convenient. Ramps are another kind of equipment, that are now mandatory for any new public structure. And don't forget service animals. The blind often have seeing eye dogs to guide them, and some in wheelchairs have helper monkeys. While animals are not pieces of equipment, they can be very helpful to the handicapped.
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