Motorized Wheel Chair

Just a few notes on how life has become more accessible for people with motorized wheelchairs.

For millions of  people who experience certain types of disabilities, the wheelchair has come as a boon. Many of these people who just cannot imagine life without their wheelchairs. With rapid advances in technology, such as solar powered wheelchairs or wheelchairs which can be controlled by the tongue, wheelchairs have become more user-friendly and help people having problems with walking, to lead as normal a life as possible. One’s daily life has been made more accessible.  Motorized wheelchairs have come as great news to those with disabilities, since they are easy to operate and maneuver. A typical day in the life of someone who uses a motorized wheelchair, although somewhat restrictive, can now begin with the ability to perform the daily tasks with less difficulty. The rapid advances in technology have meant that wheelchairs these days come with a host of features.

Commuting to work is one thing that has become a lot easier with the advent of the modern day powered wheelchairs. With motorized  wheelchairs, going to work has become a lot easier and there are organizations that also provide transit for wheel chair users. Similarly, people can also move about, near their homes and afar with ease, thanks to city planners that have made sidewalks and buildings wheelchair accessible. Whether it is going out for a breath of the fresh morning air or taking a ride around a garden or park, all these small things, which mean a lot to all people, have become a lot simpler.

Then there are portable wheelchairs.  Many of the latest motorized wheel chair models are portable enough to be folded and packed inside a car enabling people to travel and get around the city more easily. Many of the latest models also come with sophisticated technology in the form of software applications. You can now program your wheelchair to do certain functions. For example, adjusting the seat height or changing the recline of the seat are all now possible, with just a click of a button.

I was searching for things to do this summer such as a short summer vacation but sometimes it’s a problem if you need to find handicapped accessible travel.  There are some parts of the world where wheelchair travel does not exist and one can’t even think of going there which is really too bad.

Western Europe, the United States, Canada are good destinations for wheelchair accessible travel.  Granted, it’s easier to travel around and get around with a motorized wheelchair.  Latin America, Asia, Africa are pretty much out of the question. Problem is they do not cater yet to handicapped travel.  Someday soon, we hope, for those of us curious enough to want to travel the world no matter what.

As I was saying, I was searching over the internet to find places which might be fun for a short summer vacation and came across a website which spoke about a really fun destination for people with special needs.  This place is called Morgan’s Wonderland – the Wheelchair Accessible Amusement Park.  So I thought I’d write about it on my website as well – to spread the news if you wish.

Morgan’s Wonderland – the Wheelchair Accessible Amusement Park is designed for special kids and all kids, in fact.  Even adults with disabilities can join in the fun.  No matter how physically challenged one might be, everyone can have fun.

Morgan’s Wonderland – the Wheelchair Accessible Amusement Park was created by philanthropist Gordon Hartman for his daughter – a park of inclusion – for everyone.  It is located in San Antonia, Texas.
If you’d like more information on this wheelchair accessible amusement park, visit Morgan’s Wonderland website at http://www.morganswonderland.com/.

So if you are looking for a wonderful vacation getaway that is really wheelchair accessible travel and need something for either you or your kids that is designed with you in mind, try a short holiday in San Antonia, Texas and visit Morgan’s Wonderland.

Thought I’d post a video as well on the history of this wheelchair accessible amusement park for your enjoyment.