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10 Christmas gift ideas for wheelchair users

3rd Dec 2021
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10 Christmas present ideas for Wheelchair users

As the year draws to a close there is one thing on most people’s minds.

Christmas!

Where to go for dinner on the day, what to wear, what to buy loved ones for the festivities.

If you have a family member or a friend who is a wheelchair user and you need some ideas on what to get them for the holidays, Wavmob is here it help.

We have put together a list of gift ideas to help you with your shopping.

 

 

Waterproof wheelchair mac with sleeves:

 

 

A Wheelchair Mac with Sleeves offers total waterproofing and complete protection for the user and wheelchair. No one wants to be sat in soaking wet clothes if they get caught in the rain.

The wheelchair mac allows easy access to the wheelchairs pushing handles if required and a small pouch pocket at the front offers a handy storage area to keep essentials close by at all times.

The mac is easy to put on and take off and can be folded into a compact size for easy storage.

 

Wheelchair armrest storage:

Having easy access to your essential items like your wallet or purse is an important part of a wheelchair user's life.

Having an armrest storage system is one of the best ways to keep your belongings close to you and more importantly easy to get to.

 

Wheelchair umbrella:

The Wheelchair Umbrella provides excellent protection for wheelchair users when out and about. It fits easily onto most types of wheelchairs and opens up to shield you from the rain or sun.

With the UK’s unpredictable weather, this time of year, it’s one of the essential accessories to have.

It also folds down nice and easy so you can keep it in your bag or vehicle when not in use.

 

Wheelchair gloves:

Wearing gloves as a wheelchair user can be a real lifesaver.

Having to push yourself around all day puts tremendous stress on your hands and can cause injury.

Gloves can be paired with the user to allow for the best fit for their needs.

There are lots of options when it comes to gloves. Leather, padded, fingerless, full-fingered to name a few.

If you or your family member are in need of a glove to offer support when using the wheelchair but also likes to grab the phone out once in a while to snap a picture. Fingerless leather gloves may be the best option.

 

Wheelchair back storage:

As a wheelchair user, you need to be able to take things with you on day trips or to the shops.

Without easy access to your pockets, wheelchair storage is essential.

A stylish and capacious bag that hangs on the back of your chair has several pockets for convenient storage. Having the main storage compartment that is lined and padded offers extra protection for your items.

Zipped internal pockets are ideal for a wallet, purse, or other valuable items.

Side pockets allow for the storage of bottles or papers.

 

Wheelchair cushion:

Having a memory Foam Wheelchair Cushion provides outstanding pressure-relieving qualities making it ideal for people that sit down for long periods of time.

Ideal for wheelchair users, it molds to the person's body shape offering continuous support and providing an even distribution of pressure.

A memory foam cushion is hardwearing, waterproof and provides comfort and a luxury feel.

 

Wheelchair cup holder:

The Wheelchair Cup Holder is a convenient device that allows the wheelchair user to keep a cup, mug, or bottle close to hand at all times. It is easy to mount onto the front or side of the armrest tubing and is suitable for use with most types of wheelchairs.

Having a hot tea in the winter or ice-cold bottle of water in the summer close to hand will brighten up your day.

 

Soft swivel cushion:

A soft Swivel transfer cushion can really help you when you find it difficult to swivel on the seat to leave the vehicle after driving.

This is one of those situations in your car where the ligaments and muscles in the lumbar area of the spine can be under great strain and give a painful response when trying to twist out of the car to enter or leave.

A soft swivel cushion works by allowing the easy rotation of the user, when the surface of the cushion swivels on its base, therefore allowing easier alighting or leaving of the vehicle.

It is a soft feeling cushion that can remain in place for the whole of the journey, providing a comfortable sitting position throughout.

 

Assist strap:

An assist strap is a tremendously useful device for getting into and out of a car providing effective support and assistance.

It has a cushioned handle that provides a comfortable gripping surface whilst the strap secures around the top of the window frame with a buckle.

The strap length is fully adjustable to suit the needs of the user.

 

Support bar:

When you drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle, it’s more important than ever to know that you can enter the vehicle driver's door and sit in safety whilst maintaining the integrity of your balance and weight transfer.

One product that can be especially useful in this regard is the car support bar.

This amazingly strong and supportive device quickly and easily attaches to your door catch and then provides a firm and safe handle that can be used to bear your weight as you enter or leave your vehicle.

It also promotes independence as you are not having to rely on friends or relatives for lifting and support whilst entering or attempting to leave your vehicle.

Another important and especially useful feature of the car support handle is that it can double up as an emergency tool that comes with a built-in seat belt cutter and hammer feature. This can be used to break glass in the case of an emergency.

 

We hope these gift ideas helped. If you think we have missed any great ideas that you have brought, please get in touch.

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