17 Best New Disability Adaptive Equiptment (2023 Updated)

We bought this walker for my 92 year old father. The sale price was appealing and the unit seems to tick all the boxes. For someone who needs only minor stability support it is probably fine. However it is much to light weight for my fathers needs and even with the brakes engaged it slides easily forward or sideways when pushed.

For example, when he gets up from a chair and wants to use the walker to help. or simply when he has gotten up and is transfering his balance to the walker it will sometimes slide away from him. This has caused a fall and he has lost faith in using the devise.

Bought this for my dad who just turned 90 & he loves it. Lightweight, easy to fold with storage compartment under the seat! As my dad joked, just the right size for a 6-pack ok beer! ! Only reason I gave it a 4 & not a 5 is because the wheels could be a little bigger for outdoors.

Excellent for the house & shopping & smooth paved surfaces. All around good product.

This is my third rollator and the worst one yet. Next time I’ll get the biggest wheels possible, so that it will roll everywhere much more smoothly. The seat is about an inch lower than others, which makes both standing up and sitting down more challenging.

This one feels flimsy and made as cheaply as possible. And it’s way over priced. Look elsewhere.

Ok I’ve had mine several years traveled to Dominican Republic with mine. It’s still in good condition but only thing I’m needing new covers for the seat. Mines has wear and tear damage from being leather.

I’ve searched and no product number for it. Please anyone know we’re I can get this product ? And cost my insurance covered my scooter. I’ve searched off and on several years. For replacement seat replacement.

I would really be happy if someone knows if this is sold. I left this review because I love mine but just need this one little favor.

Great quality for the money. I have owned others that cost more, but they weren’t near as powerful as this one. It is lower, wider, and more stable feeling than the others, and I love that the seat swivels.

Also, doesn’t beep in reverse, gotta love that. Ok, the cons- this is very wide and just barely able to make the turns in and out of rooms. It is powerful enough to just rip out chunks of your door jams if you cut your turn too close.

It is low to the ground too. I’m 5’6″ and my knees sit just higher than my hips. And I wouldn’t consider it a travel scooter, it’s a beast. It weighs about twice as much as my previous scooter ($350 more!) But, all things considered, I love it.

It’s fast, sturdy, climbs right up hills and ramps, long lasting battery, nice and quiet, very happy with my purchase and after a week of tearing out my door jams, I still definitely recommend this scooter.

This is a lightweight, small travel scooter. I love the size and maneuverability. I can turn it around in my building’s elevator, the hallway and in my apartment. It was easy to assemble and is comfortable to ride.

My only complaint is that the seat wiggles. It’s designed to be removable, and there’s really no mechanism to tighten it. I have not yet tried taking it apart and putting it in my car. Having assembled it myself, I don’t think I’ll have any problems.

For the most part seems ok. I do understand needing to assemble. The brakes were pre-assembled but do not work. They are not tight enough, in other words they do not stop the wheels or lock them into place.

I tried to follow directions that were included but that did not help. I am sure this is a one off, but very disappointing.

This picture is misleading. I specifically ordered this walker because of it’s color ! It looks beautiful Metallic rose or raspberry but no it is burgundy. BURGUNDY ! I bought this to use on a trip and I have no other choice now because I leave tomorrow.

I wanted the different color so it would stand out amongst the other seniors walkers while parked.

I purchased this walker for my mother. We chose the Carex because that is what she already had and was thoroughly satisfied with it. We got this one just to keep in her car. She had tried a different brand and had so much difficulty walking with it, she gave it away after a month of trying to use it.

The Carex is sturdy, easily assembled, and the wheels are spaced so that you don’t have to worry about stubbing your toes but it is still easily maneuvered.

I purchased this chair to be able to get around after a foot surgery. It enables me to eaisly get pushed around outside of my apartment. I am also able to scoot myself around my apartment, a little, but did have to switch the handles around so that they wouldn’t get caught on door frames when I turned a corner.

However, I am not able to get over raised door thresholds going from carpet to tile, without assistance. After my surgery, I wasn’t be able to put weight on my foot for six weeks. This chair helped me be more mobile and able to take care of myself while I recuperate.

The foot rests are easy to operate and easily attached. I added a cushion on the seat to give me a bit more height to make getting in and out of the chair easier. I am a larger person and the seat is plenty wide to be comfortable while still keeping the chair narrow enough to go through doorways.

This is an item a rehab nurse suggested we would need when my husband came home. We already had a wheelchair but she thought this transport chair would be easier for me to lift in and out of our car.

The problem is, we only used it a couple of times because my husband progressed quickly to a walker. So in a sense we are “stuck” with an extra chair we don’t need. However, we have found that it is wise never to toss anything out of a medical nature, because as we age, we just might need it again in the future.

But the chair was easy to assemble, is light weight and gets the job done of moving an individual without a lot of effort. The purchaser must remember that it is not designed like a regular wheelchair and therefore the patient cannot push himself.

So being a transport chair, you always need another person.

My 96 year old father is on a walker and recently placed on 24-7 oxygen support. He struggles to walk long distances especially with the 02 machine. The transport wheelchair has given him the ability to have more mobility and adventures in life, including visiting several of his favorite restaurants and the ability to see his girlfriend in her rehab place for her hip.

We could not have done all that we have done without this chair. It is light weight and easy for me to collapse and place in my trunk. My dad is mobile enough to make the transfers from the chair to the and back himself.

We actually bought two, with one to keep at his dining hall and one in his garage for us to travel with.

Let me start off by saying that I am an Occupational Therapist who works with mostly with geriatrics in the Home Health setting. I’ve seen many, many transport wheelchairs. This is THE most affordable one I found, and since the many, many detailed reviews were 5-star – higher than the more expensive ones – I decided on this one when my own needs arose.

Our medical bills right now are astronomical. So, after extensive reading, despite my skeptcism, I ordered this chair for my 15 year old daughter, who broke her femur and is non weight-bearing on her left leg for a long time.

This was the BEST decision I could have made. She refuses to use a wheelchair at school, but this chair gives her a desperately-needed break at home and elsewhere. I just cannot believe this wheelchair is such an affordable price.

What a blessing for us and for so many others. It is VERY high-quality and perfect for someone that does not need to be able to push themselves around (although they could toodle around using their feet, or even for with just one foot for extremely short distances (e.

g. one room to another next door room inside a house) if non weight-bearing on one leg. Unlike the many other transport chairs that I have seen, the person using it can reach down and lock the brakes themselves because they are on the front side of the rear wheels.

This is SO IMPORTANT for someone who is cognizant to be able to lock their own brakes! Although not shown in the main photo, this chair comes with the back footrest “resting” straps – this is also critical so that patients don’t have to hold their feet in place; they can truly rest them.

It comes ALREADY PUT TOGETHER and includes a tool to adjust the footrest length if need be. It has a seatbelt – something that we don’t need and can easily push aside, but such a nice touch! It has little pedals on the back for the person pushing the cair from the back can push their foot down to help the chair over a bump.

the back folds down for easy storage. There are carrying handles. The back is high enough to support people on the taller side. It is narrow enough to easily fit through standard doorways. Most adults would be able to fit in this chair comfortably because the sides are open, so they don’t press against your thighs if they spill over.

My daughter is 5’6″ and 113, so I knew she would fit easily into this “narrow” chair. (this chair is 17″ wide which is the width of a “narrow” wheelchair. A “standard” wheelchair is 19″ wide. ) However, I am 5’2″ and 175 lbs, so pretty chunky.

It was *slightly* tight to get into at the front, but once seated at the back, it is perfectly comforrtable for me due to no metal sides like you would normally find on a standard wheelchair that would press up against my fat thighs.

This chair is SUCH a blessing. Thank you a million times over, Drive Medical, for making a very high-qaulity transport wheelchair that more people will be able to afford.

I had two purchases. A large container of laundry detergent and the wheely chair; they were delivered separately. The container of detergent was delivered up to my door. The chair was left in the building lobby.

I’m a little old lady. Having the chair brought up would have been helpful and a lot easier for me than the lobby drop. Products both seem fine.

Great value for a sturdy, well-made, easy to use transport chair. Folds to a compact size to fit easily in a sedan back seat or trunk. For van or larger vehicle, no need to fold down the backrest. This is a NARROW CHAIR.

Which is great for navigating doors, halls, offices, etc. but be sure to look at the dimensions and ensure your intended rider will fit. I am 5 ft 6 in, 140 lbs woman (size 6) and fit comfortably. This chair is a bit heavier than what you would expect from chair called lightweight, but its sturdy and still manageable.

My only negative is that the footrests dont lock back in a folded position, only the forward use position. They just swing around freely if not locked forward. I suggest a bungee for putting in and out if cars, or just remove them for travel.

I have severe arthritis, and several joints locked up causing me to lose mobility. Its become harder to move my legs back and forth from brake to gas, so I began looking for options. Having a permanent system installed was a choice, but time consuming and expensive.

The Freedom Staff solved both problems. It’s portable, easy to install, and the learning curve is quick. I’m so glad I made this purchase. the only one that’s been a true life changer.

I read some reviews from previous buyers who complained about bird’s nests in the wire rope on the drum causing some jamming of the spool against the winch case. Some buyers suggested cutting some of the wire rope off to shorten it and help prevent such problems.

I used it once (so far) and found that if you keep an eye on how it is spooling as you bring the load in you can pretty well move the winch sideways (if and when it raises up off the ground) as it is spooling and carefully use a gloved hand to help guide it onto the drum to distribute the wraps more evenly across the drum.

In the future I will most likely be yarding logs a fair amount of distance so I am not in favor of cutting off any wire just yet.

ALTHOUGH I GOT A TERRIFIC DEAL ON AN AUCTION PRICE AFTER USING THESE AND KNOWING THE ONES I HAVE BEEN USING FOR OVER 40 YEARS NOW COST CLOSE TO $1200 OR MORE, SO THESE ARE WORTH PAYING FULL PRICE. IT TOOK SOME GETTING USED TO AND I DID CREATE A MORE STABLE STRAPPING SYSTEM SINCE I WAS SO USED TO THE INSTALLED HIGHER PRICED HANDCONTROLS.

I ORIGINALLY WAS NOT SURE IF I COULD GET USED TO THE PULLING MOTION FOR GAS BUT ULTIMATELY GOT USED TO IT. THEY SEEM SECURE ALTHOUGH I TEND TO CHECK THEM TO MAKE SURE ALL IS WELL BEFORE I START DRIVING.

I bought this specifically to take with me in other people’s cars, as it is lightweight, easily carried, and it does the job well, especially at this price point. Because the board is going from my cushion to the cars upholstery I feel safe and it does not move, but I would not purchase it for use with things like plastic shower chairs or toilet seats.

For normal chair to bed transfers or chair to car transfers it is a very good buy and so easy to take with because of its light weight.

Works well for transfers. The grooves keep me going in a straight line. Formed from 1/8-inch plastic so the bottom has edges that I worry will tear my wheelchair cushion or scratch my leather recliner.

The edge does grab my cushion firmly though. No real damage to any furniture yet. It’s not my favorite board but it was inexpensive.

I like this product as it is much lighter and manageable than ‘normal’ heavy wooden boards. It carries easily, is sturdy and the price was AMAZING! Great product at a great value. PLUS. it arrived in about 3 days! That was a VERY fast ship time.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Overall very good. I love the max height! I need the footplate to raise up higher. I have very short legs! A smaller footplate that doesn’t stick out so far would be a great option. Chair does not maintain consistent speed.

It slows down when cornering and abruptly speeds up again when the chair straightens out.

It was time for me to replace my old wheelchair. I wasn’t sure what to look for because I’ve had mine forever. The staff did a great job in selecting this wheelchair for me. It’s a perfect match. I love it.

We had to by my mother a wheelchair so we spent a lot of time searching around to find the best one. When we take her out golfing with us, we just put the canopy on and don’t have to worry about it. Thanks for your help.

You’ve made her transition much easier!.

The scooter itself met all expectations in terms of being an excellent mobility device – ease of handling, manoeuvrability in small spaces such as store aisles, and ride comfort. Unfortunately the auto fold did not work and we had to use the manual fold.

The scooter was exactly what we wanted. It is easy to set up and close. Not too heavy for two (even older people ) to handle. Can put it in your trunk. Very easy to operate – I would recommend it highly.

Don’t need a lift to take it around. It was not as expensive as others we looked at. If your looking for one, I would check it out.

The scooter is everything I wanted. I never received the free gifts (cup holder and arm bag). I called 2 times and was told the gifts were on the way. Still haven’t received them!

I’ve only had it use a couple of days but it will give me mobility where I had none before. This wheelchair is very stable, can turn on a dime, easy to operate accurately – makes me feel SAFE. I purchased this model especially because of the high seat height and adjustable foot treadle (I am tall).

I will be using it as an office desk chair and be able to play my home organ besides some use to nearby neighborhood parks, stores, etc. Great investment for my life.

I live in a cottage in a senior village and unable to walk around. My electric wheelchair allows me to get any where in the village and take part in any activity that I want.

Please stay away from this product is dangerous and unsafe for for people who is paralyzed like me #1you will get stock easily if go the grass make sure you don’t stop because you will get stock the big tires spinning easy#2the foot rest are dangerous every time I transfer in or out my feet get stock my butt is facing one way and my feet the other way very dangerous #3 the seat cushions is uncomfortable just one month after the delivery the seat I noticed started to go deeper and deeper and two weeks later I find out the I have open skin right on my tailbone due to the way this product is designed my hips are two inches up and my tail bone two inches down I am bleeding due to this product I tried to exchange but they don’t want nothing to do it so please stay away be safe.

My wife uses a power wheel chair (scooter) and I was looking for a way to transport it. We just bought a minivan which has a high rear door opening. I bought your double folding aluminum ramp which does the job wonderfully.

It’s light weight, opens up quickly and easily and folds up into a compact size that fits easily into the back of the minivan with the power chair. It leaves plenty of room for baggage. The only annoyance is that it rattles when driving.

I tried to stop the rattle by strapping it tightly together. The other thing is that the top of the ramp that sits on the rear bumper is bare metal and should have padding to protect the vehicle from scratching.

Otherwise, a great product.

the design is well conceived and works well. it met my goals. separating the parts made it much easier to move the ramp and be able to use it in different locations. I’m going to try to load the scooter into mu SUV using the ramp so I can transport the scooter.

I think it would be helpful if the first pin to be inserted was a little longer, 1/4 inch, so both pins didn’t have to be inserted almost simultaneously. I also think rounding or pointing the pin ends would help with insertion.

The ramp in the box was delivered much faster then expected. I opened the box and had it set up in the appropriate spot in less than 10 minutes. It is sturdy yet light weight. I really like the way it folds into a manageable configuration for storage or movement to another location.

My hope is that I’ll only need the ramp for for 6 months. It is so sturdy that I anticipate being able to use it for other things such as a make-shift scaffold although I’m sure that Discount Ramps would not condone that.

I think we’ll get many years’ of use from this product. I’m happy I bought it.

This walker in general ok. Came with slight dent in one side of the frame where external fastening strap was place. After assembling walker at correct and same height on both side there is few cm difference on one side where it does not touch ground.

It’s been tried on different flooring so it’s not the floor. Overall still very lightweight and handy frames are solid. Wheels are strong.

Walker arrived quickly. No assembly reqd if I remember correctly. It is sturdy and very functional. Wife is still using it. The price was great compared to those of the medical equipment suppliers. We have the wheels to the inside of the walker to keep it as narrow as possible.

Had no impact on its use. Also bought and installed the front leg “ski’s”. These should be standard.

The order was delivered as promised and everything was intact. The Driver walker is well built and easy to assemble. Height adjustment feature is a plus since my husband is 6ft 5in. and needs it. I have added/stuck felt furniture saver pads to the glider feet to avoid scratches to my hardwood floors and to minimize noise on tiled floors.

Otherwise Happy with the product.

Ordered this ramp for my uncle 4 days before New Years Eve, which is when he was coming over. not only did it get here earlier than expected but it was easy to open and put out! A little heavy but thats to be expected.

No complaints here! My uncle was pleasantly surprised when he saw it and rolled right up it effortlessly! Didnt feel unsafe or like it was going to buckle. He was happy and felt safe on it and thats all I care about! Id also like to add that my uncle is a big guy, not obese but hes a little over six feet tall and weights about 240-250 not counting the weight of his chair bc hes paralyzed from the belly button down.

Those chairs arent light weight. (Just to give a better idea, hope this helps someone!).

I purchased this ramp for the purpose of loading my lawnmower and single-stage snowblower into the back of my SUV when I need to take these items for servicing etc. This ramp has saved me time and spared my physical strength (no more lifting).

There are other uses that can be applied to this ramp and as time goes on I will use it for these purposes. This ramp is sturdy and strong if it is used for wheelchair and scooter access/transport so I know that it will hold up for my uses.

The ramp folds up and can be stored without taking up to much space; more importantly, I can lift it and put it into place when I need to use it. My item was delivered on time and in perfect condition.

I am pleased with my purchase.

Poor design flaws, obviously not well tested or made with collaboration of people with disabilities. 1) Handle is in the middle of the underside and sticks straight down when ramp is deployed keeping the ramp from laying flat with a 3 inch rise.

This is exactly a 1 and 12 slope and it does not work. Handle should have been on the side and out of the way. BTW handle is riveted not bolted so pain to relocate. 2) Bottom edge where the wheelchair enters is about a half inch high.

Duh. Not good for a wheelchair. Bottom edge needs same thin piece as top.

My husband is wheelchair bound and this ramp has been an answer to getting him to physical therapy. As elders we have no way of building a ramp so this is our solution which is easy and so reliable. It folds I.

Half with a handle to lift and plave to the side. We also use it for him to get into the outside shower! So pleased to have found your site online and to have this ramp for our use to improve my husband’s quality of life.

Thank you.

After much consideration of many different ramps I concluded that the PVI Single-Fold ramp was the best choice for me. It is well constructed of the best aluminum available, making it very lightweight but also very strong and durable.

At 800 lb limit it is more strength than I will ever need, but it is nice knowing it is there should the need arise. The ramp fits snuggly against my shed floor and offers a gentle slope to enter and exit with my heavy wheeled tools.

The included pins can be used to secure the ramp to the floor of my shed if desired. However, at the angle of the ramp to the supporting sidewalk I really don’t knee to do that. The non-slip surface is an excellent choice, offering sure footedness for a 73 year old like me.

The carry handle is positioned in just the right place, allowing the ramp to self-balance when folded and carried. You can do that with only one hand. It can be used for various applications and carried from job to job very easily if need be.

Even though I am not using it as a wheelchair ramp it is constructed with the side walls (lips if you choose) to prevent a wheelchair from slipping off the side. The beveled sides on the end of the ramp is a great feature, if shed doors are built correctly at the door’s bottom edge, to allow the ramp to remain in place when opening or closing the doors.

I am so glad I chose the PVI Ramp for my personal needs and recommend it to anyone having a need for a ramp and wanting to spend money wisely.

The ad claimed they are good for assisted living, but they are too confusing for they young and not very smart assistants to cover my mother’s backside properly and you can see her bottom when they sit her back in her chair without properly adjusting it.

Maybe if the back flap had two sides it would be a bit more idiot proof.

We purchased these pants for my 91 year old grandmother in long term care. The PSWs say it really helps them with dressing her. The design is very useful!

The quality of your pants is better than other brands that I’ve purchased for my mom. They stand up better to long term care home washing.

This was pricey, that is for sure, but, kudos on the design. It is very well built and definitely of high quality. Pretty easy to assemble. Very stable and my grandfather definitely prefers this to a three or four wheel scooter.

Easier to get around in tight places. Also, turns on a dime, can completely rotate with little effort or space needed so very good for tight places. It is heavy so if you want to load it into a mid-size SUV (won’t fit in anything smaller without disassembling it completely) you will need to be able to lift 60 pounds or have assistance.

Needs to be lifted to get into the chair and it can be a little difficult for elderly people to reach down and lower it. My grandfather just leaves it down but makes it a little tougher to step into the chair as he has to widen his stance around the foot rest to sit down.

Otherwise, highly recommend this product, it is very well built and reasonably priced.

On opening the box and trying to make the chair operational, found no instruction as to how to set up the necessary electrical connections that would permit charging and, eventual, use of product. Finally had to employ outside local Tech Support to do on site set up.

Not a good beginning for a $2700 product! Electric Wheelchairs did, finally, pay for the service call and made the situation right.