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Wheelchairs
Available in manually-powered and electrically-powered variants, wheelchairs are movable chairs mounted on four wheels. They are designed to help people who have walking problems due to disability, injury and physical or physiological illnesses.
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How do you cope with your current heinous situation?
My recommendation is to find an online support forum for those with the same or similar situation. This allows you to connect with others who probably have a greater understanding of the issues you're facing and may offer you advice based on their own experiences.
What is the value of vintage wheelchairs?
There is a very narrow market for vintage wheelchairs and the values are based entirely on aesthetics and the purpose of the person buying it
Vintage wheelchairs sell anywhere from $10 up to $1000. There is no way to narrow down the estimate without knowing more details:
Age is a factor but more important is the materials and how it looks. "Vintage" hospital grade metal chairs that are less than 50 years old are typically fairly ugly and of little interest to anyone other than the occasional industrial artist who will only pay scrap metal prices for them
Old custom wooden chairs, bamboo chairs and chairs made from exotic materials that are still in usable condition garner the most interest. Fairly nice wooden or bamboo chairs sell in the range of $100 to $300. Only the most exotic woods with ornate or intricate hand carved designs approach the $1000 range
Under the Road Vehicles Construction and Use Regulations, you must:
- not tow a load that is more than your licence permits.
- not overload a trailer
- secure your load
- make sure your load does not 'stick out dangerously'
Under the Road Traffic Regulations Act:
- you are restricted to 50mph on single carriageway roads and 60mph on dual carriageways and motorways.
- on motorways, you must not enter the outside lane when towing.
Under the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations, all trailers must have:
- two red sidelights
- two red stopping lights (brake lights)
- two red reflective triangles
- and illuminated number plate (that matches your vehicle and meets number plate regulations)
- amber indicators
- a system to let the driver know the trailer lights are functioning
How much should one allow in one's budget to have a wheelchair lift installed in one's car?
The general cost of a wheelchair lift is anywhere from $700 to $2,500 depending on the exact model you wish to purchase. You may also be able to check with your health insurance company to see if they will help with the cost.
You can. There's a provision in the hazmat regulations that allows you to carry a small amount of hazardous material necessary for the operation of the truck without filling out a hazmat bill of lading for it. I wouldn't carry the cylinder in your sidebox, though; if it leaks the propane will go right into your cab. (You would need to provide a box for the cylinder. You are not actually allowed to carry ANYTHING on your catwalk per DOT regulation.)
How did rick hansen is in a wheelchair?
When Rick Hansen was 15 years old , he was involved in a motor vehicle crash , breaking his back and losing his legs.
If you are near a blanket/cover, take it to the stairs and lay on it. If your wheelchair is durable enough, push it own the stairs, so you can climb back in it once you reach the bottom. Place your hands on the sides of the blanket, pulling it tightly around you. Attempt to slide down the steps, keeping your body stiff and parallel with the sides of the staircase. Once you have reached the bottom of the staircase, if your chair is there climb in and escape the fire. If it is not, then use your remaining upper body strength to escape.
If one is disabled and forced to use a wheelchair, that person knows all the troubles of a wheelchair. A wheelchair is a life saver though. If wheelchairs were never invited, disabled people would be stuck at home with no mode of transportation. The wheelchair allows the disabled to move around freely. Moving around does pose its own problems.
If one has ever been in a wheelchair or seen someone in a wheelchair, it is easy to imagine many difficulties the wheelchair user would experience. If a door frame was too narrow, it would be impossible for the user to get through. They would be stuck outside. Wheelchairs are also very difficult to maneuver on surfaces other than concrete or carpet. The wheels will get stuck in ruts in the grass and make it impossible to move. The wheels also will get full of grass and mud. The user will probably not have the strength to maneuver out of it. The greatest problem facing a wheelchair user is the stairs. Stairs are omnipresent in society today. Wherever one goes, stairs are seen and used. They are an easy way to get to another level. In a building setting, many buildings have elevators installed. With these elevators, wheelchair users have a way to change levels. If a building has stairs up to it though, the user has very few options. If it is an adult, it would likely be impossible to just pick up the wheelchair and person and carry them. A wonderful invention has been invented to solve this tricky conundrum, the wheelchair ramp. The wheelchair ramp is based on a very simple machine, the inclined plane. The inclined plane is a flat surface on an angle. After much protest from wheelchair users, places became required to include wheelchair ramps next to stairs. The wheelchair ramps are at a very slight angle, allowing the user to get up to the next level. They often have turns to help reach a higher level with a smaller angle of elevation. These wonderful inventions are celebrated by wheelchair users all over the world.
Are manual wheelchairs better than electric wheelchairs?
Manual wheelchairs are typically not better than electric wheelchairs. Manual wheelchairs tend to be bulky, hard to maneuver, and can be hard to use for elderly and physically handicapped people. Electric wheelchairs offer ease of handling and are much more compact than manual chairs. They are very easy to maneuver and can be stored easily when not in use.
Electric wheelchairs are better than manual wheelchairs, especially when going somewhere on an incline. If a person uses a manual wheelchair too much it might become tiresome.
When was women's basketball invented?
On March 21, 1893, the first game was played at Smith College -- the freshman class played the sophomore class. Its popularity spread quickly and in April 1896, the first intercollegiate game was played between Stanford and Berkeley. (womensbasketballmuseum.com)
Several professional leagues have existed, the first of which is the WBL, Women's Professional Basketball League, in 1978.
This league created the use of the women's size basketball. The idea was proposed by Karen Logan, a well known player at the time. She wrote a 3 page proposal to the league telling them that many sports have equipment that is different for different sized people, such as tennis and golf, and that basketball should do the same. She proposed a ball about an inch smaller in diameter. The WBL saw a promotional opportunity and adopted the idea, having Wilson Sporting Goods to manufacture the ball (see Pitts, B. G. 1984. Effects of a smaller, lighter basketball on skill performance of female basketball players. Dissertation. University of Alabama. email: drbrendapitts@gmail.com). Many years later, based on Pitts' research, colleges and high schools adopted the women's size basketball.
WNBA started in 1994.
1892, one year after original basketball was invented
It may not be effective in every case, but try this hint sometime: Never discharge your ground transport until you are accomodated by the Sky Cap. A back-up at the check in area backs up the complete terminal. A single vehicle parked for an extended period costs the skycap, the airline and the industry. If you have made it to an airline counter, an assumption can be made that you do not require assistance. If your dignity can handle it, there is a tactic called flooring, in which you sit down in front of the ticket counter until properly served. There is after all something called the Americans with Disabilities Act. A caution must be mentioned if this methodology is mandated. Airport security will assume that you are a common drunk, call the paramedics as a caution, and haul you to detention in the deep dark dungeons of the airport. Don't try this one unless you are drug free and alcohol free. You will certainly miss your flight, but you will have made a statement in behalf of every disabled citizen. At some point you will receive an apology and a coupon for a free flight between Peoria and Chicago or an upgrade to business class on the red-eye from DFW to ORD.
If one or both of their legs were amputated is a possibility, or some other type of leg or foot injury.
Are there any electric wheelchairs that go 12 mph?
The fastest I've been able to find is the Bounder Plus, which goes 11.6 MPH. Generally, most electric wheelchairs only go 3-8 MPH.
There are Class 2 and Class 3 scooters. Class 2 scooters must have a maximum speed of 4 MPH and are not legal to be driven on the street (sidewalk only). Class 3 scooters must have a maximum speed of 8 MPH and are road legal. By law, these are also fitted with full lights and indicators.
