Mobility Hand Controls for Wheelchairs and Vehicles

Mobility Hand Controls for
Wheelchairs and Vehicles

Mobility hand controls are found on powered wheelchairs and inside vehicles. Controls on wheelchairs can be categorized into integrated or modular controllers.

Integrated controllers have the following features:

They tend to come as standard equipment on less expensive or elaborate wheelchairs.

They are used for basic mobility control.

They are designed for the user whose requirements are not likely to change over a long period of time.

If the disability does not allow for the use of hand controls, or if the status of the user changes, wheelchairs with modular controllers are the way to go.

They offer a wider array of options that can be customized to the user’s needs—everything from puff and sip controls to powered seating systems, environmental controls, and communication devices.

The purpose of hand controls in vehicles is to allow you to steer and brake with a minimum of fatigue. Look for controls that can be adapted to your vehicle. And if necessary, look for controls that are flexible enough to be used by an ambulatory person.

Because the needs of wheelchair users cover a broad range, hand controls come in many varieties.

Some are easily installed and require little or no training to use. Other equipment, such as digital systems, requires extensive vehicle modification and training.

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