Mobility Scooters - II

For people with complete or partial disability the problem begins and ends more often than not with the lack of a proper device that aids in locomotion. Mobility scooters have been designed keeping the specific requirements of the differently abled people. Most people whose movement have been impaired due to illness or accidents also are plagued by lack of self-esteem since they are often looked at with sympathy by everyone when they move around in their wheelchairs. However, mobility scooters have been found to be more acceptable by the people who have limited or no mobility.

Comfort and ease of operation are of utmost importance when one opts to buy a mobility scooter. There are many variants of mobility scooters available in the market. It is best to pick and choose the one that suits the requirements to the Tee.  Since these are specialised devices meant for people with specialised requirements, it is recommended that one goes personally and tries out the product before buying it.  The features that one must look at include design, ease of use, ease of navigation to and fro, simplicity of design and effective control panel with simple touch features. Budget must not be the only criteria in this case as the product is meant to impact the life of the person with disability as well those around him. Therefore one must choose the best that is available and be absolutely sure that it meets all the individual requirements of the person concerned as it has been noted that different people have different requirements and expectations from a mobility scooter.

A mobility scooter often scores above a wheelchair because the latter often is constrained by archaic design, dependence on a care giver and the physical strength of the user. Motorised wheelchairs are often found to be unmanageable by many owning to its limited design features. However, a battery operated mobility scooter is easy to use, easy to mount, easy to recharge and simple to control using the finger touch control panel.  One can even opt for custom designed mobility scooter that are made keeping in mind the specifications and requirements of an individual.

Mobility scooters comprise of a seat mounted up on the wheels and come in two variants-the front wheel drive and the rear wheel drive. The rear wheel drive is preferred for both outdoor as well the indoor usages. The seat can be made to swivel if the person requires assistance in reaching out to the front panel. Mobility scooter is indeed a boon for the disabled.