Draft:All terrain wheelchair
An all terrain wheelchair is designed for use on uneven surfaces that typical electric wheelchairs cannot easily handle. They enable wheelchair users to have more accessible transportation.[1] All terrain wheelchairs cost thousands of dollars and are too expensive for most households to afford. They are sometimes donated to specific individuals, such as a child in England,[1] and another in Canada.[2] Several parks have bought them to increase their accessibility to the public.
Parks and beaches
[edit]Redwood Park in New Brunswick, Canada, has two of these wheelchairs available for use in their parks.[3] In 2022, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources spent $200,000 to buy several of these wheelchairs for their state parks. Similar purchases have been made by state agencies in Colorado, Michigan,[4] South Dakota,[5] Connecticut,[6] Virigina,[7] Arkansas,[8] Delaware,[9] and New Jersey.[10] Lido Beach bought a specialized model meant to traverse sand that was funded by parking fines.[11] Lexington, a city in Kentucky, launched a program to provide its residents with the wheelchairs.[12]
Sports
[edit]In 2024, an all terrain wheelchair was designed by the British Columbia Institute of Technology for use in the Cybathlon.[13] Chris Kerr climbed Mount Kilimanjaro using an all terrain wheelchair.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rushden boy with rare condition gets all-terrain wheelchair". BBC News. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Kucey, Jaclyn; Sousa, Aaron. "Edmonton youth gets new lease on life with all-terrain wheelchair". Global News. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ MacRae, Avery. "Two new all-terrain wheelchairs unveiled at Saint John's Rockwood Park". CTV News. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Ore, Jonathan. "'It is very empowering': Donated all-terrain wheelchairs provide access to Georgia parks". CBC Radio. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Sacks, Andrea; Compton, Natalie. "All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: 'This is life-changing'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Joas, Jennifer. "All-terrain wheelchairs coming to Connecticut state parks". NBC. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Pipkin, Whitney. "'It expands your world': All-terrain wheelchairs available at six Virginia state parks". Bay Journal. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ England, Chloe. "All Terrain Wheelchairs Providing Greater Access to Nature Lovers Across the U.S." Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ McVety, Molly. "'All-terrain' wheelchair available for use in Delaware state park. Other accessible park". Delaware Online. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Melvin, Emily. "All-Terrain Wheelchair Will Make NJ's Largest State Park More Accessible". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Braun, Michael; Melendez, Andrea. "A track chair on the beach gives people with disabilities improved access". Health News Florida. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ Schick, Austin. "Lexington aims to make trails more accesible with all-terrain wheelchair". Spectrum News. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "BCIT engineer team developing electric wheelchair that can navigate obstacles and climb stairs". Vancouver CityNews. Retrieved 14 December 2024.
- ^ "WA woman celebrates life-changing journey to Mount Kilimanjaro summit in all-terrain wheelchair". ABC News. Retrieved 14 December 2024.