Wheelchair Plus

Unfortunately, I do not know of any, on any passenger aircraft or airline.

If you are in the US: aircraft lavatories do not need to conform to ADA (American Disability Act). The (sad) aspect is that airplanes and airlines are not handicapped friendly, from the moment one boards the aircraft. Your best bet is a ticket in First Class where at least the seat is wider.

You might fine a previous post below of some use. Someone with more knowledge than me has elaborated on the topic.

Regards- and safe travels!

2009-09-19 12:44:39 by gemlover24

Lady who has been wheelchair bound since age 5 has mastered the skills required to square dance at both the Mainstream and Plus levels.

contact this company here, they have a few vans that might meet your needs. Handicapped Driver Services, INC. in Marietta, GA.

2006-11-22 07:30:51 by wildblueservice

Price: $1,198.60 $491.67

Comes with push to lock wheel locks.Comes standard with swingaway elevating legrests.
Adjustable Height Full Arms.
Color: Black

My sister broke her growth plate yesterday in a freak volleyball accident, the sadest part is that we leave wednesday morning for Disney Land. We're really worried about having a wheelchair and navigating it, plus the lines, and how she can't get her cast wet. She's extremely embarrassed about the whole situation (she's a very hormonal 11 year old) and I want to make her as comfortable as possible. Can anyone help?

One of my friends is permanently wheelchair bound and we've gone to a couple theme parks together. You will get to ride more rides, skip the lines, and you should get the option of riding everything twice in a row.

They do the twice thing because it's usually pretty inconvenient to get out of a wheelchair and into whatever seating contraption the ride has, so the parks let you ride twice to cut down on the in-and-out parts.

Of course friends get to go along with the wheelchair bound person (in reasonable number) so you'll all get the perks.

That said, she'll probably be pretty embarrassed by the whole thing, because people really do stare. For most rides you'll have a separate entrance to go through (usually marked with the blue wheelchair symbol you see on parking permits) and you may be loosely followed by park attendees.

That last part sounds weird, I know, but I think it's because only so many attendees are up to date on ADA guidelines, that often they will sort of keep an eye on you to make sure everything is handled by the book. (Plus sometimes there are special elevators and whatnot to be unlocked to get the wheelchair to the ride platform.)

The last theme park I went to with my wheelchair bound friend we could actually hear them identifying our locations and probably next rides over walkie talkies as we walked around, so that could be embarrassing for her.

All in all though, you will get to ride more and you'll all spend less time standing in line, so it's not the worst thing. Just focus on the good side. And if anybody asks why she's in the wheelchair, tell them it was a bar fight or a horrible kitchen accident that she doesn't like to talk about.

2009-05-23 16:02:35 by moonlightqueen

Price: $209.99 $134.50

The powder coated aluminum frame is lightweight, durable and is available in red and blue
Padded armrests are standard
The seat is made from a durable and lightweight nylon upholstery and a seatbelt is added for safety

today was my first day of classes at the university of miami. i know no one. i just broke my foot and will have to be on crutches for the majority of the semester. i do not have a car. even though UM has a shuttle, i will still have to walk quite A bit to get to my classes. since having a wheelchair can make it vastly easier to transport my incrdibly heavy book, i was wondering if anyone knew where i could rent a wheelchair in miami. none of the pharmacies have wheelchairs. plus, buying a wheelchair seems impractical since i will only have a cast on for about two months. please, if anyone knows where i can rent a wheelchair, please tell me. be specific. i am new to the coral gables / miami area. and please dont tell me to "just take the bus" bc i have already looked at those sort of options before i even broke my foot. please help me. waiting for several days to several weeks for a pharmacy to order a wheelchair is not an option, since i have to go to six different courses this week.

Go to the "health services" department of the college and tell them your storie, I bet they have a wheelchair you can use available, or just go to a local rental store and rent one its usually quite cheap. Good luck get well.

2007-08-22 15:43:31 by kishlover

My father is currenty unable to move much and needs help getting in and out of the wheelchair. I need help choosing a comfortable wheelchair for him, plus we don't have a lot of money. Not powered please!

Thank you...

Your dad needs to be measured for a custom chair by either an occupational therapist or a physical therapist; all he needs is a prescription from his doctor.
If he has Medicare and Medicaid, it won't cost him a penny. If he's a veteran, he can get services there. If neither is the case, your county's public health department/hospital can help at very nominal cost, if any.
He should also be seen by an OT or PT, either through a home health agency or as an outpatient at a hospital (though it does sound like home health is the appropriate choice.), at least to teach family members about safe transfers and proper positioning.

2008-02-20 19:22:49 by niconbc