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can anyone tell me where we can hire a wheelchair in scotland?

Posted on 02. Nov, 2010 by 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters.

Question by tich302001: can anyone tell me where we can hire a wheelchair in scotland?
We live in Edinburgh and we are planning our next holiday next year and i would like know of a web address or website where we can hire a wheelchair I tried to look at Kincaid online but I was unable to view their website. Anywhere in Edinburgh or Glasgow would be helpful thanks.
EDIT I am looking to rent a wheelchair or wheelchair for 14 days

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Answer by Basement Bob
Here are some sites to view

Wheelchair Hire & Repair

Ability Northants
Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea (ADKC)
Action Mobility Ltd
Aitchee Engineering Associates
AJ Mobility Ltd
All Handling (Movability) Ltd
Bee Jay Mobility Products (Chorley)
Bradfern Ltd
British Healthcare Trades Association
Buckingham Engineering Company
Care Providers – Care & Mobility Products
Chester Mobility Centre
DIAL – Trafford
Direct Mobility Hire (Edmonton)
Disability Resource Centre – Bedfordshire
FMS Mobility Centre Ruislip
GBL Wheelchair Services Ltd
GBL Wheelchair Services Ltd Southern
General Medical
Halton Disability Services (Runcorn)
Hand Partnership, The
Hull Council of Disabled People
Huntleigh Nesbit Evans Sales/Rentals
Mobility Abroad Ltd
Mobility Roadshow, The
Mobility Shop, The
Perthes Association Scotland, The
Queen Elizabeth`s Foundation Mobility Centre
Queen Elizabeth`s Foundation Resource Centre
Red Cross – Medical Loans
Scoot-Around North America
Whitby & District Disablement Action Group
Your Freedom UK plc

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Wheelchair Education – One is Right for You?

Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters.

(PRWEB) October 3, 2005

Whether you plan on being in a wheelchair for just a short time or for the duration of your life, it is very important to pick the right one for you.

With so many wheelchairs on the market today, it can be a tough task to undertake; but you can easily purchase the right wheelchair for you by becoming knowledgeable about your choices. Before you buy your new mode of transportation, it is best to have an understanding of the different types of wheelchairs.

Manual wheelchairs are wheelchairs that need to be controlled by the person in the wheelchair, or by somebody pushing the wheelchair. There are a few different types of manual wheelchairs – lightweight or sports chairs that roll easily for those with upper body strength and are designed for every day use; standard manual wheelchairs that have the traditional cross brace frame and added support, child or youth wheelchairs that grow with a child and come in a variety of colors and styles; specialty chairs that are specifically designed for a variety of wheelchair lifestyles and needs and institutional wheelchairs that are the most affordable, but designed only for minimal wheelchair use – commonly used for transporting people in hospitals and nursing homes.

They are most suitable for short-term use, for those who donÂÂ’t use a wheelchair too often or for those who have upper body strength. Those who have limited movement or a weak upper body may need someone to push them, or may want to consider the electric wheelchair.

Electric wheelchairs are wheelchairs powered by a motor. They were created especially for those individuals with limited or no body mobility, or for those who use wheelchairs as their primary source of getting around. They are pricier than manual wheelchairs, but the cost is definitely a wash when considering if your wheelchair needs are substantial.

Electric wheelchairs come in a few styles – the traditional style electric wheelchair resembles a manual wheelchair with the exception of the motor, battery and controls; and the platform electric wheelchair look more like a seat placed on top of the motor encasement.

The motor is often placed below the electric wheelchair in order to minimize any noise. The electric wheelchair controls are usually to the right or left of the arm rests, and can even be repositioned based on your wheelchair needs. People who enjoy outdoor activities regularly may need to be careful in an electric wheelchair – most models are designed for indoor use and can crack or become faulty over time. But, there are some indoor/outdoor models marketed today, and may be the outdoor enthusiastÂÂ’s best electric wheelchair bet.

Sports wheelchairs differ from the traditional manual wheelchair – they are very lightweight and designed to withstand the normal wear and tear that goes along with a number of sporting activities. Sports wheelchairs use lightweight metals that can withstand a beating like titanium, chrome, aluminum and steel tubing.

The base of a sports wheelchair is wider than other traditional wheelchairs in order to support different sporting activities, and the center of gravity can be adjusted for the individual using the sports wheelchair. The sports wheelchair is generally affordable, but the more custom features it contains, the more expensive it will be.

About The Author:

Alan Jason Smith is the owner of Unity Wheelchairs which is a great place to find wheelchair links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.unitywheelchairs.com

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Pride Jet 2 Power Electric Wheelchair

Posted on 30. Oct, 2010 by 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters.

Pride Jet 2 Power Electric Wheelchair

• Weight capacity of 300 lbs or 350 lbs
• Great stability, smooth handling, high-back or medium back seat choices
• Multiple accessory options to customize the perfect electric wheelchair
• Includes a 20″ wide x 18″ deep seat standard

The Pride Jet 2 and Jet 2 Heavy Duty Power Wheelchairs are full-size power wheelchairs designed to meet the needs of most users, with a weight capacity of 300 lbs or 350 lbs. These electric wheel chairs have multiple footrests options, great stability, smooth handling, high-back or medium back seat choices, gel batteries, and multiple accessory options so that you can customize the perfect electric wheelchair to meet your needs. The Jet 2 Heavy Duty power chair includes a 20″ wide x 18″ deep sea

Price: $ 900.00

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Wheelchair Programmer Rental for Invacare’s MK5 MK6

Posted on 05. Oct, 2010 by 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters.

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Mobility Products & Design Announces AMKAR E-6 – Six Passenger ADA Compliant Wheelchair Accessible Electric Car

Posted on 04. Oct, 2010 by 3 Wheel Mobility Scooters.

Winamac, IN (PRWEB) February 14, 2008

Mobility Products Design (MPD) announced today that AMKAR E-6, a six passenger, wheelchair accessible, battery powered vehicle is available for sale through dealerships worldwide. AMKAR E-6 joins its sibling, the four passenger AMKAR E-4, in MPD’s successful green transportation and drive ability product lines for the physically challenged.

“We received a lot of positive feedback for AMKAR E-4. The E-4 can comfortably transport one wheelchair passenger and three ambulatory passengers. However some commercial customers told us that there was a need for an AMKAR that could transport more passengers,” said Tom Bonnell, General Manager, MPD. “Based on Global Electric Motors (GEM) G-6 133″ wheelbase, we designed the AMKAR E-6 specifically to meet that need. Depending on the sizes of the wheelchairs and passengers, E-6 is capable of transporting 6 passengers, two in wheelchairs and four ambulatory. We developed E-6’s modular flip and roll front and second row seats to be removable. This allows for making space adjustments in the vehicle based on the size of wheelchair, scooter or other special needs of passengers being driven. At this time, we are proud to say that MPD is the only manufacturer of low speed, electric vehicles that can comfortably transport passengers in wheelchairs that are also ADA (American Disability Act) compliant.”

The AMKAR E-6 and E-4 wheelchair accessible ramps are designed so that they can be opened or closed with the push of a button. This allows for safe and easy entry or exit of the vehicle for a wheelchair occupant. Inside AMKAR, the occupant can either drive or remain in their wheelchair while being driven. Either way, the wheelchair is easily locked into place with the simple push of a button and the occupant secured with AMKAR’s safety belt system. A driver can use the standard gas and brake foot pedals or a physically challenged driver can operate AMKAR with an optional MPD Push/Pull 3400 Series Hand Control.

Laws regarding low-speed vehicle use vary from state to state. To meet NHTSA’s safety requirements, the AMKAR E-6 and E-4 are equipped with safety glass windshields, headlamps, taillights, turn signals, high mounted stoplights, mirrors, and three-point safety belts. Both AMKARs use GEM’s 72 volt battery-electric powered chassis. Their six 12-volt maintenance-free gel batteries can be charged or topped-off anytime by plugging into a standard 110-volt outlet. Under proper conditions, E-6 and E-4 will get up to 30 miles on fully charged batteries. They are electronically limited to a top speed of 25 mph in order to meet Federal Low-Speed Vehicle requirements. They can be driven on public roads that are posted 35 mph or less in the United States. E-6 comes with an optional “S” package that provides extra cargo-carrying capabilities.

Mr. Bonnell added, “Think of how many people you see at airports, universities, resorts and other venues all around the world using wheelchairs and scooters to get around. Now think of all the golf-cart type vehicles we see at these venues that can only carry folks without wheelchairs or scooters. Replacing every one of these vehicles with an AMKAR will make low speed, electric transportation accessible for all. At MPD, our mission is to develop new products to change the world of the physically challenged to that of the physically able. Whether they’re products that make your vehicle easier to drive, or transportation products such as AMKAR that make it easier for you to get around, we will continually strive to break the physical barrier between no or limited independence and the independence to go where you want to go, when you want to.”    

About Mobility Products Design (MPD)

MPD is a division of Braun Motor Works and has been proudly serving the driving needs of the physically challenged for over 25 years. Additional information about MPD and AMKAR can be found at MobilityProductsDesign.com. Member National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA).

Contact Information

Tom Bonnell

General Manager

Mobility Products Design

144 South 100 West

Winamac, IN 46996

Tel: 800-488-7688

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