Holiday Gift Ideas for Wheelchair Users

December 15, 2022

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Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for Wheelchair Users

Holiday season is in full swing, and we’ve got a fun guide to our favorite gifts of the year. There are adaptive cupholders, fancy wheelchairs, Christmas wheels, accessible vacation spots, a remote-controlled WCMX toy, adaptive winter boots and more — so grab yourself a glass of eggnog and check out the full list. 

Pride Mobility's New Travel Power Wheelchair

Pride Mobility has released the Jazzy Carbon, a lightweight portable power wheelchair designed with travelers in mind. It’s made with a carbon fiber and aluminum frame that weighs 43 pounds with the battery attached. The frame folds quickly for easy storage in a car or on an airplane.  

AIR TRAVEL

Ben Leclair, a C3 quad, shows how he flies as power wheelchair user and shares tips for successfully navigating your own air travel journey.

Five Pro Tips for Flying with a Power Wheelchair

Our air travel system is inherently flawed, to say the least, but with the right planning, you can give yourself a better chance of success. Kenny Salvini shares five pro tips — including how to prep your power wheelchair for the plane, how to communicate with airport staff, and how to manage bowel and bladder on the plane — so you and your equipment can (hopefully) arrive safely at your destination.   

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