A wheelchair is a mobility device designed to assist individuals who have difficulty walking or are unable to walk due to illness, injury, or disability. It typically consists of a seat mounted on wheels, with manual or electric controls, allowing users to move independently or with assistance. Wheelchairs provide essential support for improving mobility, independence, and overall quality of life for individuals with limited mobility.

What is a Wheelchair?

A wheelchair is defined as a manually operated or power-driven device specifically designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, primarily for indoor or outdoor movement. Individuals with mobility disabilities must be allowed to use wheelchairs and other manually powered mobility aids, such as walkers, crutches, canes, braces, or similar devices, in any areas that are accessible to pedestrian traffic.