- Do you need a reacher with or without suction cups?
- What length does it need to be?
- How wide does it have to open?
- Do you need one with a magnetic tip?
- Is the handle grip friendly?
- Does it need to be foldable and easy to take with you?
- Can the trigger lock in place so you don’t need to keep pressure on it?
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Reachers | No Comments
- Have you taken a look at the latest ADA guidelines regarding ramp width, slope, landings and handrails?
- How wide does it have to be to allow easy access for your wheelchair or scooter?
- Do you need a lightweight and portable handicap ramp?
- What material do you want, aluminum (the most favored), steel or wood?
- Does it have a slip resistant surface?
- How much weight does it have to support?
- How much does it cost and how much maintenance will it need?
- Do you need to buy one or can you build it yourself?
- Is there a ready made model that will suit your needs or do you need to get the ramp custom made?
- What kind of warranty does the dealer offer and how much will the shipping cost (many dealers offer free shipping)?
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Handicap Ramps | No Comments
- Do you need a walk in tub?
- Will the model you have chosen be easily accessible by you or do you need a extra wide walk in tub?
- Is it suitable for wheelchair access or would you prefer a handicap shower instead?
- Can it be equipped with a seat?
- Will you need a lift to access the bathtub?
- Does the floor have a slip proof surface?
- Are all components made of stainless steel?
- Can it be easily installed in your bathroom without any remodeling?
- Can you try it out in the store before deciding if the model will suit you?
- Have you talked to someone who already own the model you are going to buy or have you read any reviews?
- What kind of warranty will the dealer offer you?
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Handicap Bathrooms | 1 Comment
- Have you taken a look at some of the many different handicap bathroom designs?
- Do you need a walk in tub or a walk in shower?
- Have you looked at different handicap toilet seats and grab bars?
- Have you planned for grab bars around the toiled, in the shower stall and the bathtub?
- Does it have enough room for a wheelchair?
- Is the sink easily accessible?
- Is the floor slip proof?
- Are there any items which can be a hazard and needs to be removed?
- How high should the toilet be?
- How much will it cost to remodel your bathroom?
- How long will the construction or renovation take?
- Do you have a need for custom bathroom accessories, equipment or products?
- Which supplier can offer the widest range of supplies?
- Have you planned so that the dimensions will be in line with national guidelines and will suit your personal needs?
- Have you made a list of the fixtures you need?
- Do you know that the bathroom should have a zero-step entrance?
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Handicap Bathrooms | No Comments
- Do you need a manual or a motorized wheelchair, or a electric handicap scooter?
- What type of battery does it have?
- How long does the battery last before it has to be charged?
- Will medicare cover the cost of a electric wheelchair and how much will the insurance company pay?
- What is your budget?
- What style and feel would be best for your personal needs?
- Do you need a joystick or a head controlled chair?
- How fast does it have to be?
- How much can it weigh and how big can it be to be easily maneuvered in your home or to take it with you when you travel?
- Do you want quiet but higher maintenance belt driven wheelchair or a faster more noisy gear driven one?
- Will it primarily be used indoors or outdoors on rougher surfaces and thus might need big thick wheels and a spring suspension?
- Do you want rear wheel drive that is fast but has poor maneuverability, mid wheel drive that has good maneuverability but can lead to bumpy starting and stopping, or a front wheel drive that is easy to turn but with a lower top speed than the previous two.
- Should the seat have to be able to tilt?
- Do you need a electric wheelchair lift to access your home?
- Have you read any reviews about the different models?
- Which of the many brands offer the best combination of features for your needs, Invacare, Sunrise Medical, TiLite, ROHO, Quickie, Jazzy Power Wheelchairs, Pride Mobility, Drive Medical etc.?
- How much does the shipping cost (many suppliers offer free shipping) and does the supplier offer any discounts on the product?
April 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Wheelchairs | No Comments
