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19 Active Wheelchair Designs

These Assistive Devices Ensure Wheelchair Mobility Anywhere

— July 9, 2015 — Lifestyle
Biking, walking the dog and climbing a set of stairs are all activities that are first associated with able-bodied individuals, but a number of enhanced device designs are emerging to provide better wheelchair mobility for these tasks.

Since much of the world has yet to ensure public accessibility in all places, wheelchair designs like Mountain Trikes' MT Evo and the Scalevo are being created to ensure that scaling mountains and stairs is no longer impossible.

The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle from Mattro Mobility Revolutions and the HexHog Sion Pierce are some of the most extreme examples of assistive mobility devices, making it possible for people of all abilities to take on daring off-road and all-weather adventures. These examples of wheelchair mobility prove that having a disability is no longer an obstacle that stands in the way of living an active life.
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Disability Awareness Stunts
Disability Awareness Stunts
Driver's School Chides Drivers Who Ignore Accessible Parking Spaces
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
Off-Road Wheelchairs
These Mountain Trikes Help People With Mobility Issues Enjoy the Outdoors
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Dynamic Wheelchair Designs
Dynamic Wheelchair Designs
The Adagio+ Has Been Developed for Optimal Adaptable Ergonomics
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Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
This Ergonomic and Affordable Wheelchair Design was Created For Children
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Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
The CrossTrainer by Andrew Lowe Makes Sport Participation Easier
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Charitable Wheelchair Bicycles
Charitable Wheelchair Bicycles
The Heartbike Supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation Bike Ride
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Vivid Mobility Equipment
Vivid Mobility Equipment
Simpati’K Set Takes a Fresh and Colorful Design to Uplift Young Patients
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Wheelchair-Equipped Dog Leashes
Wheelchair-Equipped Dog Leashes
'sciLeash' is a Hands-Free Wheelchair Attachment for Dog Walking
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Sleek Minimalist Wheelchairs
Sleek Minimalist Wheelchairs
The Carbon Black Wheelchair Allows Users to Ride in Style
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Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The Scalevo's Retractable Tracks Allow it to Climb Stairs
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Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
The Sway Recreational Vehicle Imitates the Act of Carving Through Snow
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Transforming Paraplegic Bicycles
Transforming Paraplegic Bicycles
The eV Electric Wheelchair Can Transform Before Your Very Eyes
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Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
The GRIT Freedom Chair is An All-Terrain Wheelchair
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Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
POSTA Seat Transfer Makes Travel More Comfortable to the Disabled
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
Off-Road Wheelchairs
The HexHog Offers Wheelchair Users Unprecedented Access Outdoors
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Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
The Optimo Reconfigures for Its User to Change Position
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Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
This Motorized Wheelchair by WHILL Has Three Different Modes
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Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle Lets You Shred While Seated
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Inverted Accessible Seating
Inverted Accessible Seating
The Slide Wheelchair Facilitates an Independent Approach by its Front
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