Thursday, 28 March 2013

Protect Yourself with Wheelchair Restraints


For those in a wheelchair, wheelchair restraint is a necessary accessory. It is an accessory that looks like a belt or even an airplane seatbelt which secures your wheelchair to another object. If you use the bus or train, this can ensure you don’t shift and move around. But, there may be other instances when need to secure yourself.



If you are on your own in your bed or couch and have to get into your chair alone, for example. It would be much easier if your wheelchair that was not moving around. Even when you do everyday things, like washing your face over the tap, you can make it easier on yourself by strapping your chair down with wheelchair restraints. Many places are wheelchair friendly, from airports, to restaurants, museums and even theme parks.



For many disabled being in a wheelchair is not really a problem nowadays. On public transportation, train cars and buses are equipped with small lifts and wheelchair restraints to keep wheelchair steady. You should always be prepared, however, with your own straps. Sometimes, these public straps  are not enough. They may be broken or not in good condition, which could be risky. By taking your own straps, you know that these are in good working order.

Monday, 28 January 2013

Useful Wheelchair Straps

People in wheelchairs today no longer have to stay at home alone all the time. They can live normal lives and go out as they please. They can work, travel, and do all sorts of stuff like going out and doing sports. Everyone who rides in a wheelchair should always have wheelchair straps. With these straps always handy, you can be assured you’ll always be safe and secured. The straps can help them move around easier and live their lives the way they used to while staying safe.

Wheelchair straps are useful in a variety of ways. First and foremost, they are used to secure the chair in a moving vehicle. Many trains and buses for public transport are equipped for people in wheelchair and they may even have their own straps and securements. However, these may not be in good working condition, especially since they are used day and and day out by other wheelchair passengers. When you have your own straps, you can feel safe knowing that your straps are one hundred percent functional and won’t fail. You should also have your own cutter just in case. While the straps should secure you into place, you also want to be able to escape in case of an emergency. If there is an emergency, you don’t want to be stuck in the chair inside the vehicle while everyone else is getting out. In the event of an emergency, a cutter will help you quickly cut the straps and get out from the vehicle.

Friday, 6 January 2012

Use Wheelchair Securement Accessories this 2012

Are you planning to become more independent this new year? In 2011, perhaps your parent or spouse or guardian used to drive you to school or work. But now that 2012 is here, you are determined to learn how to drive a customized vehicle so that you can transport yourself from place to place.



Once you get your driver's license, don't forget to install and use Wheelchair securement accessories before you start driving all over town.



Wheelchair securement straps will keep your wheelchair firmly in place while the vehicle is in motion. These accessories will prevent you from experiencing unnecessary accidents while on the road. For More information Checkout wheelchair straps for your wheel chair.

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Wheelchair Restraints for the Busy Homebody

Are you a busy homebody who likes to move from room to room to make sure that everything is in place? However, are you restricted by your movements because you have to be careful that you don't slide off or fall off your wheelchair when you are negotiating ramps in your house? You can move more swiftly and confidently with the aid of wheelchair accessories such as wheelchair restraints.

Wheelchair Accessories
 These restraints aim to secure your position in the wheelchair. There's no reason for busy homebodies like you not to buy them immediately since there are many wheelchair restraints available in online shops.

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Wheelchair Restraints are Important to Your Safety

Even if you woke up long after sunrise and are rushing to get to work so that you won't be late, you shouldn't neglect putting on your wheelchair restraints properly just to save time.
Wheelchair restraints
 These wheelchair accessories are essential to your safety while driving or riding in a customized vehicle. They can keep your wheelchair from sliding around the van or car and they can protect you from painful injuries that such a sliding motion can cause.
Wheelchair accessory
 Wheelchair restraints are very important wheelchair accessories so make sure that you own quality ones that are sturdy and tough.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Wheelchair Restraints for Your Future Vehicle

Has your parent, spouse or child told you that he or she will be getting you a customized van for Christmas so that you can drive yourself to work or school?


Are you already excited about testing your future vehicle? You can start looking for wheel chair accessories, such as wheelchair restraints, in online shops as early as now so that you will be ready to hit the road soon after your receive your special gift.

Although it's also good to have optional accessories like cup holders and bags, wheelchair restraints are one of the first things you should get for your van because they help ensure the safety of wheelchair users like me.

Thursday, 15 September 2011

Wheel Chair TieDowns Are Safety Restraints

Handicapped people have many facilities inside the wheelchair vans which will give them the comfort of safe traveling. So there must be wheelchair tie downs which has the capacity of holding as much as 600 pounds. The heavier wheel chairs can be held safely with these ramps.
Shoulder Belts for lap belt with plastic buckles
 They can be lowered to floor or adjusted manually which makes the wheel chairs comfortable to get into the ramp. They are both operated by power or manually, in case if there is any malfunction of the power then they can be operated physically.
Seat belt buckle mast
 The wheel chair is held in one position by the wheelchair tie downs so that it does not shake or vibrate too much when the vehicle is moving. Get best wheel chair with accessories here.