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Many car manufacturers offer vehicles adapted for wheelchair users. However, like choosing a wheelchair, not every vehicle is appropriate for every user. It’s important to understand what the user needs the vehicle for, and also to ensure that that vehicle meets the safety requirements.  What is a wheelchair accessible cars A wheelchair accessible car can either be a brand-new vehicle ... Read More>

Travelling itself, let alone with an elderly wheelchair user, can be stressful. The key to travelling smoothly with an elderly wheelchair user is to properly plan and prepare in advance. Allowing for extra time when you’re on the move, for example, will make the trip less stressful. Choosing the right wheelchair that is appropriate for the user and travel plans ... Read More>

Wheelchairs for the elderly are adapted to the needs of the elderly user. The most important thing to consider in a wheelchair for the elderly is for it to be lightweight and easy to use. If necessary, they can opt for a power wheelchair that allows the elderly wheelchair user to be independent.  Over time, many older people lose their ... Read More>

There are many good reasons to rent a wheelchair versus buying one however it all depends on the circumstances of the user. For example, not a lot of people consider the option of renting a wheelchair short-term instead of buying one. Renting a wheelchair could save the user money however buying the wheelchair allows the user to personalise their chair ... Read More>

When it comes to choosing a wheelchair, it’s important to find the right one for the user that matches not only their body but also their condition, budget, and lifestyle. These factors are what makes up the Karma FIT. This post covers the ‘body’ and ‘condition’ of the user when it comes to choosing the correct type of rear wheel ... Read More>

When it comes to using a wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle, the wheelchair needs to fulfill 2 main standards. These safety standards are there not only to protect the wheelchair user but also those who are also in the motor vehicle. Whether in the USA or internationally, if the wheelchair is intended to be used as a ... Read More>

The main causes that shorten the life of a lead-acid battery include; running the battery flat and then failing to recharge it, undercharging, overcharging, charging with the wrong accessories, and storing the battery incorrectly.  We have put together a list of the dos and don’ts for maintaining wheelchair batteries: 1. DO charge the battery every night!  It doesn’t matter how ... Read More>

There are 5 key ways to maintain and use lead-acid batteries. In this blog, we are going to explain the different ways that might shorten the life of the battery as well as how to maintain it: How to correctly charge the battery What to do when driving uphill How to manage the wheelchair load How to maintain the motor ... Read More>