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Your Role
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Will My Wheelchair
Fit Into My Home?
Unfortunately, some architecture is so narrow, you may
have to move things around, do construction, or even
move. But first see Infinitec's Kitchen
Basics and Bathroom
Modifications. The tips here can save you from more
expensive options!
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Must Have List
Start a list of your "must haves" before
you meet with a seating professional, just to have an idea
of your needs and wants. For instance, do you want a manual
or powered wheelchair or a scooter? Will you use it indoors,
outdoors, or both? What are your main activities? Measure
or ask someone to measure each doorway into your house or
apartment, and each interior doorway, including bedroom and
bathroom doorways. Later vendors and seating people will ask
you to make many choices, such as whether or not you'd like
stationery or swing-away joysticks, footrests, armrests, or
what type of cushion is comfortable—soft or firm? (Cushions
are filled with either air, foam, gel, or a structured honeycomb-like
material.)
Lifestyle Considerations
Will you be the driver of a lift- or ramp-equipped vehicle
or a passenger? Are you involved in sports? Do you travel
often on business or pleasure? Do you use public transportation?
Write down your preferences; that'll make it easier to make
tougher choices later on.
Finding the Money
How to pay for a wheelchair is usually one of the bigger concerns.
Take time to explore funding options on Infinitec's Finding
the Money section. It begins here: http://www.infinitec.org/learn/money/findingthemoney.htm
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