Handicap People

There are 650 million people living with disabilities worldwide, and they all experience discrimination in many different ways. U.S. Pres. Barack Obama said, in a presidential proclamation, that discrimination against physically challenged people in workplaces and in communities still happen in the United States. He also mentioned that 90 percent of children with disabilities in developing nations are not able to attend school, and that women are all too often subjected to deep discrimination.Researchers have made a distinction between disability and its social and psychological consequences, now known as handicap, both conceptually and in terms of intervention. More work is needed in standardizing and refining the assessment of handicap and in highlighting risk factors for its development. The Disability Products are very useful for handicap people.Epidemiology has major contributions to make in understanding handicap in both aging and young populations.

Physically challenged people have capabilities that can never be underestimated. In fact, many of them show exemplary qualities that have been very helpful to different aspects of the society. May the International Day of Persons with Disabilities remind everyone, especially the authorities, that disabled people are a vital part of the society.The disabled people are use many disability products like Wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.Efforts to evaluate the effect of legislation, both existing and recent, on handicap development are also called for. These efforts may help to reduce the gap between disabled and nondisabled people and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

Handicap People

Manual Wheelchairs

Manual or self-propelled Wheelchairs are propelled by the occupant, usually by turning the large rear wheels, from 20-26 inches in average diameter, and resembling bicycle wheels. The user moves the chair by pushing on the handrims, which are made of circular tubing attached to the outside of the large wheels. The handrims have a diameter that is slightly less than that of the rear wheels. Skilled users can control speed and turning and often learn to balance the chair on its rear wheels — do a "wheelie". The wheelie is not just for show — a rider who can control the chair in this manner can climb and descend curbs and move over small obstacles.

Manual wheelchairs do provide great advantages over power ones that many people overlook. For starters, lightweight wheelchairs are almost always manual. This can be a huge selling point for someone who does not possess a lot of body strength. They are easier to maneuver and even though power chairs do not have to be pushed, there is always the chance that the battery could die. Another advantage of manual wheelchairs is the fact that they can go almost anywhere. A person does not have to worry whether or not the terrain is bumpy or uneven, like they would with a power wheelchair.

Manual Wheelchairs

Auto Wheelchairs

For the disabled, everyday things like a trip to the grocery store can be a huge hassle and nearly impossible due to the difficulties of mobility when confined to a wheel chair. A auto Wheelchairs lift can change all of that and make travel a breeze. In a matter of seconds, an auto wheelchair lift can lift you into your van and have you ready to ride. The person driving the van will have several things to keep in mind while chauffeuring someone in a wheel chair. 

First of all, drive slowly and carefully. This should be true all of the time, but especially when driving a handicapped person. Though the van will have a way to lock the wheel chair into place, they still may not be completely stable. Depending on their particular wheel chair, they might not be completely comfortable either. Reckless driving will only make it worse for them. Also, depending on their handicap and health, they may be overly susceptible to injury and pain if they were to be involved in an accident

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Automobile chair lifts are specifically equipped to be installed inside (this is for large vans) or outside your vehicle. These are relatively easy to operate that one person can do the entire process without exerting much effort.There are two mechanisms that lifts operate, which include the electrical chair lift and the hydraulic lift. In terms of the retail cost, electrical wheelchair lifts are reasonably less expensive than hydraulic wheelchair lifts. Although electricity shortage poses much inconvenience, electrical wheelchair lifts come with emergency back-up batteries to restore its function. Unlike its counterpart, hydraulic wheelchair lifts function through the hydraulic system that creates an even and fluid motion.

Auto Wheelchairs

Wheelchair Accessories

Wheelchair accessories are as diverse and may be as unique as their riders. Wheelchairs accessories allow the users to customize the wheelchair to fit their particular needs for day after day living, activity and work.Wheelchair users, in order to be mobile and independent, need to be able to push themselves without having to juggle whatever items they're carrying with them. The Disability Products like Wheelchair accessories are not only comfortable and convenient, but they also make a real difference in helping a wheelchair user retain independent mobility.There's a bevy of wheelchair accessories available online. Here's a few of the most popular ones:

1)Wheelchair Saddle Bag - Straps to your wheelchair armrest or scooter arm with an adjustable buckle or Velcro .

2)Wheelchair Under-the-Seat Bags - Attach under your seat for storage of your wallet, keys, books, etc. 

3)Clothes Guards - Keeps clothes from rubbing against or being caught in the wheels of your chair, and also protect the user from debris being tossed up by the wheels .

4)Packs/Pouches - For storing your wallet, purse, books, cameras, etc. .

5)Trendy Wheelchair Spoke Guards - Help protect spokes during impact, and protect users from getting their fingers caught in the spokes. Make a statement by choosing from a variety of colors and styles

6)Wheelchair Caddy - Plastic caddy will hold your beverage, cell phone, sun glasses, etc. .

7)Leather Racing Gloves - Will protect your hands from chaffing and calluses .

8)Wheelchair Tires - A variety of tires will enable you to travel on gravel, through sand, on pavement or carpet - as thick and colorful as you desire .

Wheelchair Accessories

Demerits OF Wheelchairs

The major disadvantages of the manual Wheelchairs have to do with ones upper body. Although the exercise may be good for the people who push themselves over a period of time the same motion continually can eventually lead to injury. Another disadvantage of a manual chair is that the tires will need to be inflated regularly. A variety of factors must be properly considered prior to a person choosing between a power chair and a manual version.

Maintenance is also one of the disadvantages of wooden wheelchair ramps. Aluminum ramps require virtually no maintenance. On the other hand, their wooden cousins require a lot of maintenance. Wooden wheelchair ramps require yearly treatments to keep the wood in an optimal condition. In addition to all of the maintenance required, these ramps aren't as durable as other ramps.

One of the final disadvantages of wooden wheelchair ramps is their durability. Aluminum is a stronger and more durable material, so ramps made of wood will not last as long. You will likely need to replace wooden wheelchair ramps every three years or so. Also, snow and salt can damage wooden ramps, but they will not harm aluminum wheelchair ramps.

Demerits OF Wheelchairs