Beach wheelchairs have large wheels to navigate soft terrain and can include features such as umbrellas and fishing rod holders. They can be rented in most major beach destinations and are usually motorized or pushed like a stroller. Accessibility to the beach can be a challenge.
A beach wheelchair is a wheelchair designed to operate on sand. Normally, wheelchairs have thin wheels that don’t work well on soft ground. Beach wheelchairs are specifically designed to work on loose terrain such as soft sand and include large wheels. Often, these wheelchairs are designed to maximize beach enjoyment for the handicapped and may include features such as attached umbrellas and fishing rod holders, and may even have the ability to float. Most people find it unnecessary to own a beach wheelchair given how seldom most people go to the beach, so it is relatively easy to rent a beach wheelchair in most major beach destinations.
Beach wheelchairs are first and foremost defined by how easily they move over loose terrain like sand. They usually have large, wide wheels that distribute the chair’s weight over multiple areas, allowing the chair to roll across the sand rather than cut into it. Beach sand is the most common soil these devices navigate, but they can also be useful in areas covered with gravel or soft grass.
Given the size of the wheels, it is impractical to grip the wheels of these chairs to move them. A beach wheelchair is usually motorized or designed to be pushed like a stroller. Many people want the independence that a motorized beach wheelchair offers, but wheelchairs also have benefits. For example, stroller wheelchairs can be equipped to float, and can also be made at home. Children in motorized wheelchairs should be observed carefully near water if there is a possibility that the waves could wash the child away.
The extra features included on a beach wheelchair can make these chairs desirable for people without disabilities as well. Drink holders, umbrellas, and even fishing rod seats can all be included in the chair design. Some people require certain features to use the chair, such as chest straps or headrests, and these are almost always available at rental agencies or shops that sell this type of device.
There are some problems with beach wheelchairs, although they can usually be overcome. Getting the wheelchair itself to the beach can be difficult if there is a long way to the beach. Usually, accommodations can be made to bring the wheelchair to the beach, although it may not be possible to access the beach via a path. Places where cars can drive directly onto the beach may be more convenient for beach wheelchairs because these places will have ample room for wheelchairs. If accessibility is a major issue, it may be a good idea to talk to a disability advocacy group about possible alternatives or solutions.
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