Knowra Wheelchair Wheelchair A chair mounted on wheels that enables a person with limited mobility to move while seated. Wheelchairs range from manually propelled models to powered designs.
Manual wheelchair : A wheelchair propelled by its occupant or another person using hand rims or push handles. Its wheels and hand rims turn upper-body effort into movement.
Mobility aid : A device that helps a person move when walking or moving independently is difficult. Wheelchairs belong to the broader family of devices that support movement.
Walking frame : A frame a person holds while walking to improve balance and support. A walking frame supports upright steps rather than seated movement.
Universal design : An approach to designing environments and products usable by people with a wide range of abilities. Its principles encourage places that work for wheelchair users without separate adaptations.
Assistive technology : Devices and services that help people maintain or improve functioning and participation. Wheelchairs are one form of technology shaped by access, funding, and user choice.
Power wheelchair : A wheelchair driven by an electric motor and controlled through an interface such as a joystick. Electric propulsion serves people who cannot effectively propel a manual chair.
Accessible design : The design of places, products, and services so people with varied abilities can use them. Ramps, doorways, and turning space determine where a wheelchair can be used.
Mobility scooter : A powered mobility device with a seat, handlebars, and a platform for the feet. Scooters offer powered travel but differ in posture, control, and maneuverability.
Disability rights movement : A movement advocating equal rights, access, and participation for disabled people. Its activism challenged barriers that restrict wheelchair users’ public participation.
Wheelchair prescription : The clinical process of selecting and specifying a wheelchair for an individual’s needs. Assessment must balance fit, function, environment, and available resources.
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