Welcome

Welcome to your Information and shopping guide for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

At one time there was little need for information on wheelchairs as there were no decisions to be made when selecting a wheelchair.

Someone needing a wheelchair simply went to a doctor and received a prescription for a wheelchair. That chair was fairly standard in size and appearance. It would have been a boxy chair with a heavy steel frame and black or dark green upholstery. Little else was available.

That era has passed, and today's active wheelchair user has literally hundreds of options available. Wheelchairs come in sporty styles and stylish colors, and are often made of lightweight composite materials that greatly reduce the weight of the chair. The challenge today is to select the wheelchair that most directly meets an individual's needs.

This site provides an introduction to wheelchairs, including the main types, their components and features, and considerations for selecting a chair. It also offers a list of wheelchair manufacturers and sources of additional information, including publications, organizations, and Internet resources.