wheelchairs
Seated mobility devices
Wheelchairs is the plural of wheelchair, a chair mounted on wheels that allows a person with limited mobility to move around.
Manual wheelchairs are propelled by the occupant or pushed by someone else; powered wheelchairs run on batteries.
The stadium has seating for wheelchairs.
She's been in wheelchairs since the accident.
Written instructions for use
- poweredSupplied with energy
- electricPowered by current
- motorizedEquipped with engine propulsion
- self-propelledMoving under own power
lightweight · folding · transport · push · roll · casters · joystick · propulsion
Supporting outer structure
- seatPlace for sitting
- backrestVertical chair support
- armrestsHorizontal chair extensions
- footrestsSupports for elevated feet
tires · brakes · cushion · headrest · tray · pouch · batteries · charger
Medical dispensing authorization
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
disability · amputation · muscular dystrophy · cerebral palsy · multiple sclerosis · temporary · permanent · recovery
Inclined connecting surfaces
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
- liftsRaises or carries upward
- curb cutsSloped sidewalk transitions
- accessibleAble to be reached
ADA · parking · bathrooms · doorways · thresholds · aisles · public transit · boarding
Protections for impaired individuals
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- independenceFreedom from external control
- dignityInnate personal worth
- self-determinationControl over one's fate
empowerment · representation · visibility · ableism · discrimination · employment · education · community
Team sport with hoops
- tennisRacquet sport over net
- rugbyTeam sport with scrums
- racingSpeed competition sport
- marathonLong-distance footrace
handcycling · fencing · dance · Paralympic · adaptive · competition · athletes · lightweight
manual
Written instructions for use
self-propelled · lightweight · folding · transport · push · roll · casters · joystick · propulsion · navigation
frame
Supporting outer structure
footrests · tires · brakes · cushion · headrest · tray · pouch · batteries · charger · joystick
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- spinal cord injuryDamage to backbone's neural tissue
stroke · disability · amputation · muscular dystrophy · cerebral palsy · multiple sclerosis · temporary · permanent · recovery · occupational therapy
ramps
Inclined connecting surfaces
- elevatorsVertical passenger conveyances
- liftsRaises or carries upward
- curb cutsSloped sidewalk transitions
accessible · ADA · parking · bathrooms · doorways · thresholds · aisles · public transit · boarding · modifications
disability rights
Protections for impaired individuals
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- independenceFreedom from external control
- dignityInnate personal worth
self-determination · empowerment · representation · visibility · ableism · discrimination · employment · education · community · activism
basketball
Team sport with hoops
marathon · handcycling · fencing · dance · Paralympic · adaptive · competition · athletes · lightweight · titanium
- accessibilityadaptive skiing, accessibility features, handcycling, sled hockey, boccia
- rehabilitationrehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, inpatient rehab
- assistive devicesglasses, eyeglasses, walkers, walker, contact lenses
- Hospital Wardsnurses, doctors, patients, hospital beds, monitors
- visitor centersinformation desk, info desk, gift shop, exhibits, tours
- disabilitydisability rights, disability culture, disability activism, disability services, disability identity
- wheelchair basketballSport using rolling seats
- electric wheelchairsBattery-powered mobility seats
- wheelchair liftsDevices raising mobility aids
- wheelchair rampInclined surface for wheeled mobility
- wheelchair accessPassageways for mobility devices
- wheelchair accessibleUsable by mobility devices