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If you rely on a power wheelchair and are thinking about traveling, there are a few things you must keep in mind before you go on your trip. Before picking your destination and making a hotel reservation, bringing your power wheelchair along should be at the forefront of all your decisions. To make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, follow these steps when traveling with a power wheelchair.

Whether you are new to using a wheelchair or have been using one for years, it is important to keep your mind sharp by engaging in fun and creative hobbies. Along with timeless activities such as reading and knitting, many more wheelchair hobbies are becoming possible with new advancements in technology. It’s never too late to learn a new hobby, so take a look at a few suggestions that we have gathered:

Adjusting to life in a wheelchair can be a long process. With every new situation you encounter, you will have to deal with new challenges. There will be many things you will have to adjust to, and not all of them will be easy adjustments. The more comfortable you get in your wheelchair, the better you will feel in every day life. Here are some things you may have to adapt to now that you have a wheelchair.

Simple tasks in daily life can become more difficult when performing them from a wheelchair. Luckily, you can make things easier with certain wheelchair accessories. These accessories range from helping in the kitchen to potentially life-saving technology. Take a look at this list and see if your life could be made a little easier with one of these accessories.

There are many misconceptions about wheelchair disability. Just the name alone seems to imply a physical difference between those in wheelchairs and those who are not, but there is much more associated with the term. Chances are that you’ve probably known or had an encounter with someone in a wheelchair. Thus, it’s important to know about the common myths behind wheelchair disability and how to be respectful to those in wheelchairs.

Being in a wheelchair is certainly not the easiest thing to have to deal with in life. As a result, you might find yourself going through “wheelchair depression:” feeling helpless, misunderstood, and possibly frustrated. You may be discouraged and unmotivated by your physical limitations, but you’re only as limited as you think you are. Here are some tips to help you cope with being in a wheelchair:

Workplace Wheelchair Accommodation

Do you have any employees who use wheelchairs and are having trouble moving around the workplace? It’s important to create a work environment that provides them with wheelchair accommodation so that they can feel respected as an employee. Here are some useful tips that can help you make your workplace more accessible for wheelchairs:

Wheelchair Etiquette

Have you ever had an encounter with someone in a wheelchair? Just like any other interaction, it’s important to be considerate of what you say and do. If you’re in need of some pointers, we’ve created this list of useful wheelchair etiquette tips so that you can present yourself in a courteous manner.

Staying Active in Wheelchairs

The Department of Health says that adults between the ages of 19 to 64 should participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate-level aerobic activity per week and muscle-strengthening activity on two or more days per week. Even though being in a wheelchair can make exercising more difficult, there are still ways to stay active.

Wheelchair Handling Tips

Being in a wheelchair requires an adequate amount of time to get accustomed to. There’s a variety of things you have to consider while in a wheelchair, so it’s important for you and your caretaker to be aware of your wheelchair safety.

Chair Care Tips

The single best way to ensure that your power wheelchair or scooter remains in operable condition is to maintain it. Preventive maintenance can greatly reduce the risk of unexpected failures and the need for repairs. However, you may not know how best to care for your wheelchair. Worry no longer, as we've got some simple and helpful tips that you can follow.

Choosing the right wheelchair

There are a number of different types of wheelchairs and scooters. Choosing the right type of scooter or wheelchair is important, as the device you end up selecting will play a significant role in your daily life. Below you'll find some helpful information that may prove beneficial in your search for a suitable chair. If you have any questions regarding what type of wheelchair is best for you, we'd be happy to help you make a decision at Dynamic Repair Solutions.

Disable Student Program

At Dynamic Repair Solutions, we would love to help if your organization currently oversees a Disabled Students Program. These programs, which are intended to provide disabled and impaired students with a number of beneficial resources, are being implemented by schools and universities throughout the country. With a nationwide network of qualified service technicians who specialize in the repair, maintenance, and service of power wheelchairs and scooters, we are uniquely equipped to contribute to such programs.