Car Handicap Aids
Filed under Handicap Equipment, Handicapped Cars
Handicap equipment for cars is a necessary need for those people who have disabilities. Having a car that is equipped for a handicapped individual allows that person freedom to travel, visit family or friends, go to medical appointments, etc. A vehicle that is equipped with these aids lets the person get into and get out of the vehicle much easier and safer. Having the right equipment makes the transition of leaving your house and getting into the car easier for the person. Let us quickly explore the options.
Affordable Car Aids
Some affordable handicap devices and simple vehicle aids would include a car grab bar. The grab bars are easily inserted and mounted to a solid area, such as a car door U hook or car window or anywhere you need assistance or support. They are easy to grip and small enough to be portable. Click here for more information and pictures.
Swivel Cushions
Another great affordable item would be a seat cushion that swivels. Simply place on your car seat and just swivel the cushion with the movement of your body and it turns to help you get in and out of the car without having to twist and turn your body. There is also a trapeze like item that you attach to your car’s door and window frame that you pull the handles that assist you out of the car.
More Expensive Options
The cost of handicap car aids would range in price. The most expensive is purchasing yourself a handicapped equipped vehicle. To save money, you can also have your car, van, or truck converted into a handicapped vehicle. The cost of this will vary depending on what you plan on having done and the extent of work, but it could run you into thousands of dollars. You will want to see what works best for you because in the end it could save you a lot of money. Generally, insurance does not pay for this, but double check with your provider to make sure.
Having a car aid allows someone who does not want to lose their mobility freedom and have to depend on someone else. In certain situations, by using these handicap aids for your car, you can still enjoy getting out and enjoying your life.
Seat Sliders for Cars Make Mobility Easier
Filed under Handicap Equipment, Handicapped Cars
Entering and exiting vehicles can become a painful, difficult process even for people who do not have severe mobility problems. Any amount of back pain can be exacerbated by the motion required to sink down into a car seat and then to climb back out of it again. If either leg is unable to provide adequate support and apply pressure to lever the body into the car seat, it can turn a normally simple process into an increasingly frustrating operation. A seat slider for cars makes the process much simpler by taking one motion which places a great deal of stress on the body and breaking it into two parts: sitting on the slider, and then from that position easily gliding the rest of the way into the vehicle.
Slide Cushions
Using seat sliders for cars makes the challenge of getting out of the home and dealing with daily tasks an easier, less painful proposition. They are easy to place, require no maintenance apart from basic cleaning as needed, and are quite affordable. The specific price depends upon the style of seat slider or transfer method used. Slide cushions cost a little more than a slider that essentially serves as slippery car seats. Still more expensive are sliders that swivel, making the turn to face forward cause less strain on the spine.
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Slide Transfer Boards
Slide transfer boards, which are particularly useful for people confined to wheelchairs, come in three basic types, each increasingly more expensive. The most affordable is essentially a wooden board with wedge-shaped ends. Usually one end will feature a handle cut-out to allow the user some grip when pulling themselves along the handicap transfer board. The next step up is heavy-duty plastic; just as strong as wood but a much lighter weight. These also have tapered ends to help slide the board between the user and the wheelchair or car seat. The most expensive slide transfer boards have a seat that glides along bars between the sturdy plastic end pieces. At the lower affordable end, prices for this car handicap equipment can be found for around $20 while those with gliding seats usually cost above two hundred dollars.
