http://www.handicapequipment.org Buyers Guide Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:55:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you looking for a commercial or residential handicap door opener? Do you need a remote controlled automatic door opener or one with a wall switch / touch panel? Can it be installed without modifying the door or wall? What kind of power source does it use? Does it come with complete installation instructions ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-door-openers/ Are you looking to rent or buy the RV? Do you want a new or used handicap RV? Will the lift fit your wheelchair or handicap scooter? Does the handicap accessible RV have enough space so that you can easily maneuver a wheelchair or scooter inside? Do you need a roll in handicap shower ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-rv/ Do you need a stair wheelchair lift or a regular stair lift? Does it have to be portable? What kind of wheelchair do you own? Is it compatible with the model you have chosen? Do you have a load bearing wall to mount the stair wheelchair lift on? Will the lift be able to ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/stair-wheelchair-lifts/ Accessories For Your Manual, Transport Or Electric Wheelchair Wheelchair seat backpack Saddle bags that can be strapped to the armrest Clothes guards that will keep your clothes from being caught in the wheels Spoke guards Wheelchair drink holders, static and folding models Hands free drink holder with a tube Trays that can be used as tables Cane carriers Leather ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/wheelchair-accessories/ Accessories that will make your handicap shower more accessible Angled safety grab rails Flip up / swing up grab bars Portable grab bar with suction cups Foldable handicap shower seat Floor mounted soft shower seat Sliding transfer bench Manual or battery powered handicap bathtub lift Shower doors without a bottom track Collapsible shower thresholds that will allow easy ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-shower-accessories/ Accessories that will make your handicap scooter more pleasant to use Basket Rear basket Seat bag Drink holder Basket liner and cover Storage cover Control panel cover Seat cover Leg cape Rain cape Scooter canopy Foldable PVC garage Roll up ramp Telescopic ramp Threshold ramp Reflective sticker strips Reflective waistcoat Arm rest pouch Long life battery Puncture sealant Oxygen bottle holder Walking frame holder Walking stick holder Crutch / cane holder Personalized registration plate http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-scooter-accessories/ How much do you plan on investing in your walk in tub? Will the walk in tubs you are looking at offer easy accessibility for someone with your needs? Could it be easily installed in your bathroom without any expensive reconstruction? Is the dealer located near you so you can try the model ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/walk-in-tubs/ According to the ADA (Americans With Disabilities) regulations you are supposed to provide designated handicap accessible parking spaces if providing those is readily achievable. An handicap accessible parking space must have enough space for a vehicle and an enough free space located on one of the sides of the parking ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-parking-signs/ Do you want a handicap shower chair in aluminum or PVC plastic? Does your shower have enough space for the chair? Will you need one of the models with height adjustable seats? Do you need leg support, adjustable footrests or flip-up arms? How about sturdy armrests for pushing yourself up from the seat? What is ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-shower-chairs/ Does it specifically offer handicap accessible playground equipment? Does the playground offer activities for wheelchair bound kids? Does it offer activities that are safe for those who are visually impaired or blind? Is it easy to access for parents with disabilities so they can play with their children? Can it offer a pathway of ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-playgrounds/ In USA To be eglible for a handicap parking permit in the USA a persons medical condition must meet the legal definition of a disability. To apply you will need to send in a application to the county tax offices. In Canada For someone to be eglible for a handicap parking permit their condition ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-parking-permit/ How much can you afford to spend on a handicap accessible van? Do you want to buy a new or a used vehicle? If you wont use it very often or only have a temporarily disability, have you thought about renting the van instead? Do you already own a van that you want ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-accessible-vans/ Do you need a electric handicap scooter or a electric wheelchair? Does it need to be light and portable? Should it have big thick wheels and a suspension for easy driving on rough surfaces? Can you take it for a test drive before deciding to purchase? What does the warranty cover? How much maintenance will ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-scooters/ Do you need a manual wheelchair or a electric model? Are you looking for a authorized dealer or a wheelchair rental company? Can you try it before deciding if the model suits your personal needs? Is there any advantages over choosing a new vs a used / refurbished manual wheelchair and what is ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/manual-wheelchairs/ What type of handicap wheelchair lift do you need, electric, battery powered, hydraulic, vertical, residential, stair wheelchair lift, van-lift etc.? How much will it cost and what kind of warranty will the dealer offer you? If you buy a used one, will it still have a warranty from the manufacturer? http://www.handicapequipment.org/wheelchair-lifts/ Do you need a lightweight transport wheelchair or a heavier sturdy yet foldable model, or maybe even a transportable handicap scooter? They come with many seat widths, what size of chair do you need? Will you need a extra cushion for the seat? Is the transport wheelchair easy to fold? Are the wheels sturdy ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/transport-wheelchairs/ Is the handicap toilet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant? Is the raised toilet seat height adjustable to suit different peoples needs? Do you need a raised seat or a handicap toilet seat with a frame? Are the rails strong enough to be able to support a heavy person? Have you double-checked the layout ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-toilets/ How high does the toilet seat need to be? Would you prefer a adjustable model? Does it come with a safety frame or armrests that allow you to safely lower yourself down and push yourself up? Is it sturdy enough for your weight? Do you want a static or a folding toilet seat? Will it ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-toilet-seats/ Do you need a handicap shower enclosure, a bathtub or both? Is the model you have chosen easy to install or does it require a major renovation? Does it have a adjustable slide bar making it easy to adapt to people of different height? Does the shower head feature a pause button? Will the ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-showers/ 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 ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/reachers/ 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 ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-ramps/ 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 ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-bathtubs/ 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 ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/handicap-bathrooms/ 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 ... http://www.handicapequipment.org/electric-wheelchairs/