Wheelchairs Powered

Power wheelchairs are often a more suitable option for those who are physically unable to self propel a manual wheelchair. These chairs are available in a wide variety of seat widths,
depths and heights, and feature a number of armrest, legrest
and seating options. Power chairs allow users of every strength to control the chair with a joystick, but higher end models offer a multitude of alternative control options – such as proximity switches, sip-n-puff, head arrays, infrared switches and magnetic angle sensors just to name a few. The two most common types of power wheelchairs are mid-wheel drive and center-wheel drive.

Mid-Wheel Drive

• Feature six wheels, including two rear anti-tip wheels
• Considered the most maneuverable power chair, even in tight spaces
• The power base is usually separate from the seat and will accept any number of seating or power seating options, depending on chair features

Rear-Wheel Drive

• Offer excellent outdoor high-speed performance and maneuverability
• Some models incorporate a folding feature
• Base is separate from the seat and can accommodate a variety of seating and power seating options