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Choosing a Wheelchair

Easy print version of "Choosing a Wheelchair" in pdf format

Carole Ramsey, OTR/L, ATP
Past Supervisor, Occupational Therapy Department, Center for Disabilities and Development


Selecting a new wheelchair can be a little bit like buying a new car these days, with so many chairs and options from which to choose. Each user needs to consider his or her unique:

  • Physical needs.
  • Daily activities.
  • Transportation issues.

Family members and other care providers can also help with decision making.

By using the links below, you can find information about:

Wheelchair seats

Stroller bases

Standard upright, manual wheelchairs

Tilt-in-space wheelchairs

Reclining wheelchairs

Power mobility bases - Power wheelchairs and scooters

A checklist: Things to think about when choosing a wheelchair



All "Choosing a Wheelchair" pages as a single document, so that you can print them out more easily.

Find more information about this subject in the online catalog of our Disability Resource Library.

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