by Nenara » Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:37 pm
Powerchair is not the same as an electric wheelchair. It is larger, heavier, and the majority are not able to be dismantled, whereas electric wheelchairs can be. Also, kerb climbers really do not do what they say.
A scooter, especially a foldable one which will fit into the boot/trunk of a car or taxi, is a much better idea. Regarding kerbs, if you are able to actually stand, even for just a few minutes, small scooters can easily be lifted up and down from kerbs. And if you do not weigh too much, they can also be lifted up and down with you sitting on it - because there is usually someone around who will see you and help.
I have both a small scooter and an electric wheelchair, both of which serve different purposes - also a very large road scooter. But I would never buy what is known as a powerchair as it would not, could not, take the place of either my small scooter or my chair.
In addition, if you are out alone using a powerchair, you are far more likely to get The Stares from ABs, whereas on a scooter you are mostly left alone and not looked on as a freak.