Handicapped Scooter for Greater Mobility

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Insurance )



Over the last decade, living conditions for people with disabilities or the handicapped has undergone many improvements. There are two models of disability in modern society. Traditionally, the medical model of disability sees the handicapped as patients who need a cure or ongoing medical care. On the other hand, the social model of disability sees the handicapped as members of a socio-cultural society. In this society, the handicapped are not given the same rights to equality as everyone else.

Since there has been greater awareness of this social model, modes of accessibility for the handicapped such as elevators and wheelchair ramps have become prevalent. Handicap mobility has become a bigger priority for society. Aside from this, persons with disabilities have also sought independent living. This allows the handicapped to live normally even despite their impediments.

A handicapped scooter, for instance has not only been used for the handicapped, but also for the elderly. A handicapped scooter allows the handicapped to improve the quality of independent living since it gives them the chance to move around on their own. Scooters for handicapped people even come in foldable versions allowing you to take it everywhere you go. Disability scooters are definitely safer and more reliable than your usual gas scooters. Handicapped scooters offer you more balance and less risk when riding on them. Driving a handicapped scooter may take some getting used to at first, but once you get the hang of it, it will give you a lot of independence and freedom in moving around. Make sure you consult with a therapist who can assess your driving and cognitive skills before you purchase a handicapped scooter.

If you cannot afford a handicapped scooter but will need them for a short duration, there are also some companies on the Internet that will allow you to rent them for a small fee.


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