| Wheelchair users, in order to be mobile and | | | | various designs allowing wheelchair users to travel |
| independent, need to be able to push themselves | | | | over gravel or even sand. When a table cannot be |
| without having to juggle whatever items they're | | | | accessed, wheelchair trays provide a flat surface. |
| carrying with them. Wheelchair accessories are not | | | | Wheelchairs can also be fitted with accessories which |
| only comfortable and convenient, but they also make a | | | | are not just comfortable but can serve a medical |
| real difference in helping a wheelchair user retain | | | | purpose. Cushions and flaps can be placed on the |
| independent mobility. | | | | armrests of the chair to provide comfort and also to |
| Carrying several items at once while walking can be | | | | prevent clothing from being caught in the spokes. |
| difficult enough. Doing so in a wheelchair when you | | | | Backrests are comfortable and can also be designed |
| need your hands to move is nearly impossible. | | | | to correct posture. People who spend a lot of time in a |
| Something as simple as a drink holder can be a lot of | | | | wheelchair can be at risk for suffering pressure sores, |
| help. Wheelchair users can install devices, sometimes | | | | which can be a serious problem, with a risk of deadly |
| known as caddies, which can hold drinks, cell phones, | | | | infection if untreated. Wheelchair cushions are available |
| and other personal items. | | | | which are designed to prevent and treat pressure |
| A variety of bags and packs are available for carrying | | | | sores. Gloves are available to reduce friction and |
| personal belongings on a wheelchair. These can be | | | | vibration on your hands when you push yourself in a |
| placed in various points on the wheelchair: from the | | | | wheelchair. |
| armrests, the back of the chair, and even underneath | | | | A wheelchair can be fitted with an umbrella or parasol. |
| the seat. By using a combination of these items and | | | | This allows users to travel in any weather, and frees |
| distributing objects among different packs, a | | | | their hands to push themselves while using an umbrella. |
| wheelchair user can distribute the weight of the items | | | | A parasol can be important because a wheelchair |
| they're carrying and retain balance and stability. This is | | | | user may not always be able to access a shady area. |
| much safer and more comfortable than carrying a | | | | Leg covers are available to protect users from rain |
| backpack on your lap. | | | | and splashing water. |
| People with limited mobility can attach a cane holder to | | | | Wheelchair accessories can make using a wheelchair |
| a wheelchair or power scooter, allowing them to easily | | | | easier and more convenient, and most items are |
| carry their cane with them wherever they go, easily | | | | available at a reasonable cost. These accessories can |
| get in and out of the wheelchair, and access areas | | | | help you travel with everything you need to be mobile |
| that wheelchairs cannot. A variety of wheels are | | | | and independent. |
| available for wheelchairs, with pneumatic tires of | | | | |