Mobility aids—other

A wide range of mobility aids are available to assist workers with disability to mobilise independently around the workplace. When permanent ramps are not required at the workplace or a worker accesses multiple worksites during a workday, portable ramps may be of benefit in increasing productivity and independence:

• Ramps—portable aluminium

Manual and electric wheelchair or scooter users often require maintenance, repairs or servicing of their mobility device to maintain these at optimum functioning.:

• Wheelchairs and scooters—repairs

(Independent Living Centres  Australia Inc. 2008)

Relevant Links:

• Independent Living Centres Australia Inc.—Product Search
• Lifters and carriers for mobility aids
• Scooters and carts
• Service animals
• Transfer aids
• Walkers and canes
• Wheelchairs
• Vehicle lifts and ramps for wheelchairs and scooters

References:

• Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2007, Wheelchairs: Resource People and Maintenance, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., Sydney, viewed 12 March 2008.
• Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2008, Wheelchairs: Ramps - Portable, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc., Sydney, viewed 12 March 2008.

• Mobility aids—other
• Mobility Allowance
• Ramps—portable aluminium