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Mobility Aids
Mobility aids help people move from place to place. People who have a disability may need a mobility aid. Examples of mobility aids include:
- Crutches
- Canes
- Walkers
- Wheelchairs
- Motorized scooters
Mobility aids can be fairly low tech, like long canes and walkers, to high tech like motorized scooters and certain types of wheelchairs.
Transportation
Accessible transportation is essential for the free movement of people who have physical disabilities. You can read more about public transportation and accessibility at Transportation.gov:
- Accessibility: Transportation.govThis webpage lists general information, transportation resources, laws and regulations, and some other useful websites.
Accessible modes of transportation can include:
- Wheelchair vans with lifts
- Ramps on public buses
- Accessible subway entrances
- Mechanical hand controls in cars
Find out more on how to make your vehicle accessible from Disability.gov:
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