Education in Motion / EIM Blog / September 2023

September 2023

Choosing the Right Power Wheelchair for Travel

Choosing the Right Power Wheelchair for Travel

Traveling always calls for some planning. With a power wheelchair, the number of factors to consider increases exponentially. Not only is it a different climate and environment, you could be traveling by car, train, or plane! Power wheelchairs support clients to do the things they want to do. This is just as important when traveling to maximize independence away from home.

2023-09-21

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Power Wheelchair Suspension

Power Wheelchair Suspension

What comes to mind when you think about a power wheelchair's performance? Speed, electronics, turning radius, battery life, positioning components, and power seat functions may be considered, and all of those functions are great. However, the wheelchair may not perform as intended if the suspension is not considered. But what is suspension?

2023-09-19

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