Being a wheelchair user can be challenging, both physically and mentally. People who use wheelchairs may feel like they’re not in control of their lives, or that they’re different from everyone else.
One of the biggest challenges that wheelchair users face is the stigma associated with their disability which can make it difficult to feel confident and comfortable in public. But at Aid Mobility, we strive to help people find the right mobility aid for them and also gain the confidence to be proud of their journey.
Gaining confidence as a wheelchair user is not easy, but it is possible. By reading this article, wheelchair users can start to feel more confident and independent. And with the help of our foldable wheelchairs, they can overcome some of the challenges that they face.
The Wheelchair Stigma
A study by the Office of National Statistics gives great insight into the stigma and challenges wheelchair users face. Interviewing many people, they found that the world is not accommodating and often forgets about wheelchair users by their very design.
There are ways of supporting this, and at Aid Mobility, we endeavour to offer customer service that is built around giving you support to ease the process of finding a wheelchair that removes barriers from your daily life. The Motability Scheme reduces the financial burden of using a wheelchair and other mobility aids significantly.
The Challenges of Using a Wheelchair
The design of many wheelchairs can be restrictive for users in many ways. Transportation via car can be difficult with the size and weight of most wheelchairs. Not only do traditional wheelchairs require a large or specialised vehicle, but they can limit the number of passengers that can travel as a result.
Whether you’re using a self-propelled or transit wheelchair, problems still arise. Either you’re tiring yourself out and potentially getting dirty hands and blisters wheelchair , or having to be dependent on another person to operate the transit wheelchair for you.
How Folding Wheelchairs Make Transportation Easier
Traditional wheelchairs can be large and bulky, making them difficult to fit into cars or public transportation, but folding wheelchairs offer a solution that allows people to travel independently and participate in activities they enjoy.
