by: Kent Pinkerton

Mounting health costs and cuts to government funding are making
wheelchair users seek heaper alternatives like used electric
wheelchairs. Secondhand electric wheelchairs are no doubt heaper
than new ones but a lot of care should be taken when buying a used
electric wheelchair.

Sources of used electric wheelchairs are primarily relatives,
friends, and local support groups. Information about used electric
wheelchairs is also available in advertisements on bulletin boards,
newsletters, Web sites, at local hospitals and rehabilitation
centers, or local disability organizations. Information for finding
used wheelchairs can also be found in newspaper classifieds or in
pawnshops.

It is wise to also solicit advice from a therapist or physician
before buying a used electric wheelchair. Private health insurance
and state vocational rehabilitation centers sometimes cover the cost
of used electric wheelchairs. The Technical Assistance Project
(TAP), supported by the federal Technology-Related Assistance for
Individuals with Disabilities Act (Tech Act) of 1988, also provides
financial support for the purchase of disability equipment.
Sometimes, wheelchair vendors also provide guarantees and warranties
for used wheelchairs.

One disadvantage of buying a used electric wheelchair is the
non-transferability of the warranty on the chair. There are also
certain other disadvantages to consider such as the chair’s physical
dimensions, capabilities, condition, fittings and accessories.
Because of the many different options and accessories available for
wheelchairs it is better to be well informed before buying a used
electric wheelchair.

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