How Mobility Scooters Improve Daily Travel for Disabled Users

Travelling can be a struggle every day with people with mobility disabilities; people cannot walk long distances, become tired of walking short routes, or even buy groceries, and even some simple weekly shopping may require the assistance of caregivers. This has been changed by the introduction of mobility scooters. They provide autonomy, comfort and the ability to move freely around the neighborhoods, shops, and parks without any support. We produce automatic folding, 3-wheel and 4-wheel mobility scooters at Ningbo Baichen Medical Devices Co. Ltd. that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the disabled customers. Four ways mobility scooters enhance day to day travel are given below.

Restoring Independence for Errands and Social Activities

Independence is the greatest advantage of a mobility scooter. The disabled users do not have to wait until someone in the family or other caregivers drive them to the store or even take them on a walk. You are able to visit the grocery store, pharmacy or coffee shop at your own time with a mobility scooter. Our 3-wheel mobility scooter has a small turning radius, and can easily move through small store shelves and crowded streets. Baskets and optional rear storage bags allow users with the need to carry purchases to have plenty of space. This autonomy is applied to social life, going out with friends, going to community events, or just having a nice outing on one’s own is possible again.

Reducing Physical Strain and Fatigue

A large number of disabled users are unable to walk without pain or exhaustion due to their conditions some of which are arthritis, multiple sclerosis, post stroke weakness or chronic fatigue. Even the short distances can be a challenge. Mobility scooters do not require a person to walk, stand on lines, or carry bags which is a physical strain. Users sit in a comfortable position, use the simple handlebar or tiller controls to operate the scooter and get to their destination without pain or fatigue. Our four-wheeled mobility scooters are equipped with a shock-absorption system that ensures a smooth and steady ride, effectively reducing vibrations that could trigger joint pain.To users who lack sufficient hand power, our automatic folding mobility scooter has a remote controlled folding system which means that the user does not have to lift or drag heavy parts to fold the scooter.

Navigating Diverse Terrains Safely

There are more than level floors at the stores. Users are faced with broken sidewalks, lawns and gravel walks and curb ramps. These surfaces are diverse and a mobility scooter should be able to go over them. Our scooter is a 4-wheel mobility scooter with a wider wheelbase and larger tires to ensure great stability in rough terrain. The 3-wheel model is more maneuverable but has enough ground clearance and traction to support the paved outdoor environment. Each of our scooters comes with electromagnetic brakes which automatically activate once the throttle is released, slopes anti tip wheels and bright LED headlights just in case you want to take an early morning or evening ride. Such safety features allow the disabled users to be assured of traveling without the assistance of someone as they know that the scooter will work well.

Enabling Multi-Modal Travel Without Caregiver Assistance

Most of the disabled users depend on the public transportation, the ride sharing or family car to go on longer journeys. The conventional mobility scooters are heavy or bulky to be carried into a vehicle. Our folding mobility scooter is the solution to this issue. The scooter can be folded down to a small size, fit in most car trunks, at the touch of a button. The user will be able to drive to a transit station, fold the scooter, take a bus or a train and then unfold it when he reaches the destination without anyone assisting him. The 3-wheel mobility scooter has the capability of being disassembled (removable seat, battery and tiller) in the event that a more rigid frame is desired. This multi-modal feature greatly enhances the range of the user over and above the scooter battery, thus creating employment opportunities, visits to the doctor, and social events that would otherwise not have been possible.

Summary

Mobility scooters enhance everyday mobility among the disabled users by regaining independence, lessening physical effort, travelling safely on various surfaces, and travelling with or without caregiver support in the form of a multi mode travel. We produce 3-wheel and 4-wheel mobility scooters as well as automatic folding at our 20 000 m2 plant in Ningbo Baichen Medical Devices Co. Ltd. Having more than 120 workers and 4 assembly lines we provide quality and reliability. Get in touch with us today to get the mobility scooter that will revolutionize your everyday commute.