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Until recently, the main mode of transportation for the disabled was wheelchairs. Not anymore. Thanks to the amigo scooter, transportation among the disabled has been changed forever. If you’ve never heard of the Amigo scooter, it is a mobility scooter with an aid that is equivalent to a wheelchair only that it is configured to look like a motor scooter.

The basic description of this scooter is that it moves on either three, four or even five wheels depending on the preference of the user. Just like your average scooter, it has handle bars for navigation that are used to manoeuvre either two or three front steerable wheels. Unlike the average scooter, the seat has been specially designed to swivel to allow the user to easily get on and off. Also, unlike your basic scooter, these scooters are battery charged so they cannot be used to travel long distances. Gasoline powered amigo scooters are also available although they are quickly being phased out by the electric models for environmental and safety reasons.

The amigo scooter is meant to assist people with mobility problems to get around much more easily. They are mainly used to transport the old over short distances such as from the outside to the inside of a hospital or even a house. They are especially used by people suffering from whole body disabling conditions such as arthritis, lung cancer and in some cases obesity who are still able to walk a few steps, sit upright without any support and have the ability to control a steering tiller.

How does the amigo scooter compare to the powered wheelchair? While both are effective in transportation, the amigo scooter has more leverage over the powered wheelchair. First, it is more affordable than the powered wheelchair. Second, amigo scooters do not resemble wheelchairs in any shape or form. Wheelchairs have been associated with a certain disability stigma and they are sometimes frowned upon by others who view them as shameful. This bias is not associated with these scooters.

We stock different types of mobility scooters for your different travelling needs. Regardless of whether you’re a patient suffering from a disabling condition and you’re looking for an Amigo scooter or you’re just looking to buy a scooter for your child purely for enjoyment- we have what you want. All our commodities are affordable and you are guaranteed to find something that falls within the range of your budget.

Your method of getting around has a major impact your daily activities and the places you go.  Having the ability to stand and pivot could mean the difference between independence and depending on others for your most basic needs. Just being able to take a few steps can be a huge advantage, especially in tighter areas such as bathrooms. These tight areas allow for easy reaching and holding on to grab bars, sinks and counters. For some people the mobility solutions vary and may include multiple devices for each environment. For instance a manual wheelchair for the home, a scooter for work and even a handcycle for exercise. Mobility Assistance Equipment comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. The options include, but are not limited to:

• Assistive Devices for Ambulation- Items to help with walking such as walking canes, crutches and walkers and rollators.
• Manual wheelchair- Including chair with movable wheels to improve your ability to self-propel or be pushed by another individual.
• Power Asssist Devices- Added to manual wheelchairs to assist with propelling.
• Scooters – Three or Four wheeled devices with a tiller for steering, especially good for tight turns and manuvering.                                      
• Power Wheelchairs - Front wheel, Mid wheel and Rear wheel drive options, controlled by a joystick or an alternate control device. Available with multiple seating options including power seating options.                                                                                                                                                                                         

   There are many things to consider before investing in either of these devices, and such a purchase can be the ticket to greater independence. There are resources leading to actual end user reviews of many of these mobiity products. Do your research and get moving!