The Right Wheelchair Accessories Will Ease Your Life and Your Journeys on Wheels

Written by Laura Gray


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The term "permanent wheelchair ramp" is self-explanatory; "semi-permanent" means that it is assembled using bolts, which, of course, can be loosened so thatrepparttar ramp can be moved and used elsewhere. A portable ramp can be folded or rolled up and will have some kind of carrying case – one model has suitcase handles. Ramps can have such safety refinements as side rails and non-skid tracks. You can select portable ramps that are suitable for use with thresholds only or for use with minivans. Van ramps are less expensive than lifts, fold in half, and are stored vertically.

Wheelchair lifts will have either electrical or hydraulic operating systems. Hydraulic lifts haverepparttar 148206 advantage of working even when there is a power outage, and they will provide a smooth and fluid ride. Electric lifts are cheaper, are quiet and comfortable, and can be fitted with automatic door openers and even telephone jacks. Make sure you choose one that has a battery for use in case of emergency. Stair lifts are very convenient and popular for home use and for accessing ordinary cars, and are easy for one person to operate. Automotive lifts can be quickly assembled and taken apart.

Other Wheelchair Accessories Provide Additional Comfort and Convenience

Wheelchairs provide independence and mobility, and, withrepparttar 148207 right wheelchair accessories, will maximize comfort, convenience, safety, and quality of life. These items might include:

1. Mounting systems for communication devices and laptop computers 2. Restraint systems for securing your chair in order to transport it in a car or a van 3. Adjustable hand controls and driving controls 4. Support aids: * to help in sitting upright * to prevent slipping from side to side * to supportrepparttar 148208 head * to elevaterepparttar 148209 legs 5. Wheelchair locks and covers 6. Protective pads for arms, elbows and legs, and gloves forrepparttar 148210 hands and cushions forrepparttar 148211 back 7. Voice activated wheelchair controls

Take Advantage of Easy Online Shopping

Compare costs and findrepparttar 148212 best price forrepparttar 148213 right product online. Whether you need a wheelchair ramp and accessories, or equipment for adapting your chair for growth or loss of body strength or mobility,repparttar 148214 Internet can be your best source of product information and cost comparison. Technology is always changing, and there are new products available to make your life easier every year, no matter what medical problems you have. Order replacement parts for your chair, such as batteries, tires, and wheels, as well as new or old and familiar products with confidence fromrepparttar 148215 convenience of your home. We can help keep you independent and onrepparttar 148216 move with wheelchair accessories that are just right for you.

Laura Gray is currently freelance writing and enjoys providing information and moneysaving tips to consumers who are in the market for a wheelchair or wheelchair accessories.


Sunglasses! Does Fashion Compromise Your Eye Protection?

Written by William Lezubski


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Giorgio Armani: Made exclusively in Italy, Giorgio lenses and frames exude exquisite taste and glamour!Combined with their class and elegant look, they providerepparttar person wearing these quality lenses complete peace-of-mind thatrepparttar 147891 100% UVA/UVB protective lens will blockrepparttar 147892 sun and protect their precious vision.

Ray Ban: The best selling sunglass brand worldwide going into their fourth decade, Ray Ban’s are a true favourite amongrepparttar 147893 elite! Ranging in a wide variety of styles includingrepparttar 147894 popular 3025 model, which consists of a lightweight durable metal frame with lenses offering complete 100% UV protection with their unique optical clarity. This original lens product is in a class of it’s own, and I can see why it hasrepparttar 147895 highest level of recognition in designer eyewear!

Oakley: Best known for their superior style and un-paralleled innovation in eye- protection! I’m sure you will find many stars underrepparttar 147896 moon fashioning this sophisticated eye wear technology!

It’s no surprise Nicole Kidman has been seen sporting a pair of Oakley M Frames, and when image is just as important as protecting her vision, then this precision line of lenses would definitely be onrepparttar 147897 top of many celebrity lists.

Ranging fromrepparttar 147898 Oakley M frame Hybrid, torepparttar 147899 M frame strike, you will find these glasses provide impact resistant polycarbonate material that are very light in weight with exceptional 100% UVA/UVB shield. With interchangeable lens options in a variety of colors, these polarized and Iridium coated lenses will have you looking fantastic while reducing nasty glare.

Fashion and technology have come full circle, and many reputable designer and sports eyewear suppliers have recognized this trend. The sunglass once produced for eye-care purposes only have now become an important declaration of your sole individual character and distinctive vogue flair, which many of your favourite rock and movie celebrities have embraced in their image.

About the author: William is the owner and the author of “1st In Cool Eyewear” available at www.1st-in-cool-eyewear.com A great source for cool sunglasses and a wide variety of sunglasses available online. Find and compare sunglass sites for Oakley sunglasses, Polarized sunglasses, discount sunglasses, designer sunglasses, and sport sunglasses.




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