Electric Wheelchair
It is sometimes confusing to distinguish between all the various types of electric wheelchairs and scooters. In today's world there are many different types of equipment and the category names are very similar. It is often difficult to understand if someone means a scooter or an electric wheelchair or something else. Many times people mistake the two as the same thing. For the purpose of clarity, I am going to lump these mobility devices into three categories: wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and motorcycle like motor scooters.
First are the electric wheelchairs. It is pretty clear what a wheelchair is, but electric wheelchairs are called other names as well. They are sometimes known as motorized wheelchairs, power chairs, and power wheelchairs. These names all refer to a wheelchair with a motor that is controlled by a steering joystick that fits in the user's hand. One well known type of electric wheelchair is the Jazzy.
The second category is Mobility scooters. Mobility scooters are also called electric scooters. However, it is best to call them mobility scooters to keep them straight from the motor scooters that kids ride. A mobility scooter is similar to an electric wheelchair but it has a steering column instead of the joystick. These scooters are often used as a temporary vehicle for the elderly or the mobility impaired. Pride Scooters are well known in this category.
The third type is a motor scooter. These scooters are usually gas powered, have two wheels and are considered personal transport vehicles. They are the scooters similar to motorcycles that can be seen driving on the roads around the city, and are also the smaller scooters kids stand on and ride. Motor scooters consist of a footboard mounted on two wheels and have a long steering handle. Motor scooters are also called gas scooters, motorized scooters, electric scooters, gopeds and just scooters so be careful not to confuse them with mobility scooters.
Hopefully this information helps you better distinguish what type of equipment you are looking for and clear up any misunderstanding regarding wheelchairs and scooters.
First are the electric wheelchairs. It is pretty clear what a wheelchair is, but electric wheelchairs are called other names as well. They are sometimes known as motorized wheelchairs, power chairs, and power wheelchairs. These names all refer to a wheelchair with a motor that is controlled by a steering joystick that fits in the user's hand. One well known type of electric wheelchair is the Jazzy.
The second category is Mobility scooters. Mobility scooters are also called electric scooters. However, it is best to call them mobility scooters to keep them straight from the motor scooters that kids ride. A mobility scooter is similar to an electric wheelchair but it has a steering column instead of the joystick. These scooters are often used as a temporary vehicle for the elderly or the mobility impaired. Pride Scooters are well known in this category.
The third type is a motor scooter. These scooters are usually gas powered, have two wheels and are considered personal transport vehicles. They are the scooters similar to motorcycles that can be seen driving on the roads around the city, and are also the smaller scooters kids stand on and ride. Motor scooters consist of a footboard mounted on two wheels and have a long steering handle. Motor scooters are also called gas scooters, motorized scooters, electric scooters, gopeds and just scooters so be careful not to confuse them with mobility scooters.
Hopefully this information helps you better distinguish what type of equipment you are looking for and clear up any misunderstanding regarding wheelchairs and scooters.
Labels: electric wheelchairs, Motorized Wheelchairs, Power Wheelchairs
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