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People in wheelchairs today have so many more advantages than their predecessors. Unlike 100 years ago, wheelchair-bound individuals can lead full lives and be independent. Aside from the many accessibility services provided by many places and business, there are also many wheel chair accessories that can help them get around and do normal everyday things.

Wheelchair-bound people used to worry about accidents and being thrown off their chairs. Today, wheelchair seatbelts can help them and prevent any accidents. These seatbelts strap around the waist or lap and prevent them from accidentally spilling out of the chair. There are also many other safety wheel chair accessories out there. For example, the wheelchair straps. These straps secure the chair in place. There are many uses for this. For example, these can be used in public transportation. The wheelchair rider can secure himself onto a solid object (like a pole and chair) and won’t have to worry about their chair rolling around and hurting other people or getting themselves into an accident. These are also useful when staying in unfamiliar places. Most people who are in a wheelchair have their homes set up so they can safely maneuver around. However, when they are staying at a hotel or a friend’s house, even the most mundane things like using the bathroom or getting into a tub can be difficult. By using the straps to secure the chair, they can easily move from the chair and onto the bed, couch, or toilet with ease.

Some accessories
could also be just for comfort. In colder months, it may be difficult to judges exactly how cold it is outside. Also, when the person is moving around in a chair, the wind can make it feel colder. Having a wheelchair blanket handy can help the rider be more comfortable.





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