Making the Right Mobility Choice

Article submitted by Chad Blake, General Manager, Ability Center - Phoenix. He may be reached at 623-879-0800, or toll-free at 877-879-0805 toll free. You may visit their website at www.abilitycenter.com

Statistics show that one in five persons will experience some type of disability in their lifetime. When your own or a loved one's personal mobility becomes an issue, the restrictions placed on your daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. There are suddenly limits on where you can go, what you can do, and who you can visit.

While things may never be exactly like they were before, know that there are solutions out there. Thousands of people in this situation have decided to focus on the things that make life worth living, refusing to let limitations on their personal mobility get in the with the assistance of mobility aids. There are solutions, but you need to know the questions to ask. This is the time to seek out professional help from a mobility dealer.

Mobility dealers are trained to cut through the confusion and find the solutions that will work best for you.

From the start, your mobility dealer will evaluate your lifestyle and recommend only those products that will help you in your daily routine. From wheelchairs to scooters, stair lifts to ramps, you may need a combination of mobility aids to get you back on track. While each element is critical to your overall mobility system, many times the most important piece of the puzzle will be an adapted vehicle

The purchase or adaptation of the consumer's vehicle may be the second largest financial investment next to purchasing a home. Being an informed consumer will provide you the confidence you need to make the right decision for your family.

Here are a few key mobility guidelines to follow:

Choose a mobility dealer that has certified mobility specialists, and is a NMEDA member. These are industry standards that insure quality products and service.
An assessment should be conducted to determine which type of accessible vehicle will accommodate the wheelchair now and in the future.
Will the wheelchair user be the driver or a passenger? What type of wheelchair tie down system will best fit your needs?

The choices are many, but the result is the same - a mobility dealer and the solutions they provide can restore your independence and freedom so that you can get to the people and places you care about most.