5 Best Mobility Devices for Handicapped Kids and Teens

Mobility and independence are important for every child, but especially for those with disabilities. Choosing the right mobility device can open up a world of possibility for kids and teens with limited mobility. As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best options to help them get around easily and safely. Here we will explore 5 best mobility devices that can benefit handicapped children and youth. 

Top Mobility Devices for Handicapped 

1. Handicap Wheelchairs

Handicap wheelchairs are mobility devices used by those who have difficulty walking or cannot walk due to illness, injury or disability. They provide independence and quality of life for manual operation or motorized transportation.

There are several types of chair for disable person that serve different purposes:

• Manual wheelchairs: User-powered chairs propelled by hand strength, offering exercise and independence.
• Power wheelchairs: Electrically powered chairs for those with limited upper body strength or needing more mobility.
• Pediatric wheelchairs: Specially designed for children with smaller frames and growing needs, often colorful and playful.
• Sports wheelchairs: Built for speed, agility, and stability, allowing participation in wheelchair sports and activities.

Our Top Recommendations:

Dr. GURU NANO 809-35 Lightweight Durable Kid Wheelchair

Kosmocare Recliner Junior Reclining Foldable Wheelchair

KME® WHEELCHAIR PEDIATRIC Lightweight Durable Children Wheelchair

2. Gait Trainers

A gait trainer provides varying levels of support and stability by attaching to the pelvis and torso while allowing functional leg movements that mimic walking.

Types of walkers include:

• Standard walkers: Have 4 fixed legs; must be lifted when moving
• 2-Wheeled Walkers: Front wheels enable steering; easier mobility
• 4-Wheeled Rollators: All wheels allow rolling instead of lifting; best for longer distances
• Seated Rollators: Rollators with built-in seats for resting breaks

Our Top Recommendations:

Drive Medical Trekker Gait Trainer Handgrips

Entros Upright, Stand Up Folding Rollator Walker

Rehamo Walkie FA Aluminium Forearm Walker

3. Crutches

Crutches provide stability and support all or partial weight off an injured or painful leg, foot or ankle. They transfer upper body weight into the hands and arms versus the lower extremities during walking.

Types of Crutches:

• Axillary Crutches: “Underarm” crutches with padded cuffs that sit under armpits; most common type
• Forearm Crutches: Cuffs go around forearms allowing increased hand/arm mobility
• Platform Crutches: Flat surface to rest forearms avoiding pressure points
• Quad or Leg Crutches: Lower cuff goes around lower thigh/leg; useful after certain surgeries

Our Top Recommendations:

Color Aluminum Underarm Crutches

MediChoice Child Crutch, Push-Button Height Adjustment

Dynarex Adjustable Aluminum Crutches

4. Handicap Mobility Scooters

Handicap mobility scooters are motorized chairs with three or four wheels to provide independent transportation for those with limited mobility.

Types of Mobility Scooters:

• 3-wheeled scooters: Best maneuverability for tight spaces
• 4-wheeled scooters: Greatest stability with higher weight capacity

Our Top Recommendations:

Easy Move Basic handicap mobility scooter

Easy Move Small handicap mobility scooter

Easy Move lightweight folding mobility scooter

5. Hearing Devices

Hearing devices help people with hearing loss or impairments by making sounds louder or clearer. The main types include:

• Hearing Aids: Electronic sound-amplifying devices worn in or behind the ear. 
• Cochlear Implants: Implanted electrode systems that bypass damaged inner ear parts and stimulate auditory nerve directly.
• Assistive Listening Devices/Systems: Extend microphone function to deliver amplified sound closer to the listener from a distance. 
• Alerting Devices: Vibrating or visual devices that alert user to important sounds like doorbells, alarms, babies crying.

Our Top Recommendations:

Vivtone Hearing Aid Clip 

kare2 Small Sound Amplifier

kare2 Adjustable Small In Ear Sound Amplifier

FAQs

What are disability chairs?

Disability chairs refers to wheelchairs and other mobility chairs designed to meet the needs of individuals with physical disabilities. They provide seating support and accommodate different conditions.

What is a scooter for handicapped person?

A handicap scooter is motorized mobility scooter or powerchair designed to improve independent movement for someone with a mobility disability or impairment.

When is the World Day of the Handicapped?

World Day of the Handicapped is December 3. The United Nations declared this day in 1992 to raise awareness and mobilize action around issues affecting those with disabilities.

What are some equipment for disabled Persons?

There are many but the most asked ones are wheelchairs, grab bars, railings, walkers, mobility scooters, adjustable beds, stair lifts, hearing aids, artificial limbs, etc.

What is ADA handicap compliance?

The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) sets legal standards for accessibility of public and commercial facilities to people with physical and other disabilities. This includes requirements like wheelchair ramps for homes, door widths, braille signage, disability bathroom, elevator controls, accessible routes, and parking.

Source:

https://www.madeformovement.com/gait-trainers

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