All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’. Georgia and South Dakota are the latest states to provide off-road wheelchairs on public trails.

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All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’

Parks in Georgia, South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan are providing wheelchair users with free adaptive equipment to explore off-road trails.

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@Tribo okay that is super cool looking! Hope they aren’t prohibitively expensive for folks
@syrella @Tribo no doubt they absolutely are out of reach for most people
@Tribo I live in Colorado among the Rocky Mountains and my soul is full of adventures but my scooter can't do most of the trails here. If I had something like this, I would be everywhere. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to ask the national parks out here if they will be getting this too.
Ridgway State Park: Enhancing Accessibility - Colorado Outdoors Online

Ridgway introduces Track-Chair Program, beach mat, and floating wheelchairs - a huge step forward in enhancing accessibility for visitors to our state park.

Colorado Outdoors Online
@Dandydandy @Tribo Thank you! I didn't know about this and pass by that state park all the time when out and about. Will look into it for sure.
@Tribo hopefully we end up getting those here in canada, my dad's gone on walks at a nearby park with his uncle who uses a wheelchair, but ofc him being in a wheelchair means many areas are not accessible to him. these would be great to have!

those also just look like they'd feel totally badass to ride in, on account of the tracks -- i remember thinking vehicles etc with tracks instead of tires always looked like they'd be awesome to ride in as a kid, and i still think the same hehe
@Tribo These look amazing! Definitely looking into this. Thanks for sharing!
@Tribo Wow, that looks amazing and sounds like such a good idea.
@Tribo that's also just a really fun design for a wheelchair
@Tribo That girl’s smile says it all! What a wonderful idea!
@Tribo The accessibility is great, but the price tag? Are they any better or more capable than an ATV at a quarter of the price?
@Tribo I love her face. She's like THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER.
@Tribo Oh, this is what I want: a wheelchair that's actually a tank. 👀
@Tribo Something that Zack and Cambry from JerryRigEverything/NotaWheelChair having been also working towards.
@jongui @Tribo that was the first thing I thought about seeing this happy girl in her offroad wheelchair
@jongui @Tribo
Can I put in a request for a hover chair ?
@Tribo i love ths bc i have mild cerebralpalsy and its very hard for me to hike oor wallkk a long time because either i lose my balance trip and fall or i get spasms and tight muscles either after or while taking a long walk

@Tribo what stands out in that photo is the smile.

She is having a BLAST... Thanks for sharing this :)

@Tribo just needs some turret guns, and it's perfect;)
@Tribo Top Gear, Season 18, episode 4.
@Tribo Cool. i want one. and i dont even need one.

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I don't know much about off-road wheelchairs, but this one is pretty neat

https://notawheelchair.com

#accessibility #wheelchair

Not A Wheelchair

We’d like to introduce ‘Not-a-Wheelchair’ a fully electric, super quiet, accessible bike that can go 12mph with a range of about 10-20 miles. This Off-road wheelchair is something that’s quick and light with a super long range; built specifically for people with mobility impairments.

Not A Wheelchair

@Tribo ... Kind of want a shot myself!

Though currently don't require, so back of the line for me. So happy to see this though <3

@Tribo very cool. I wonder if they have something to help transfer into it. It doesn’t look very conducive to pulling up beside it and doing a lateral transfer.
@Tribo It’s a good idea, it really is, but some dickhead will find a way to fuck it up for everyone
@Tribo I have a friend who retired with hopes to spend many days on his mountain bike, but instead got an ALS diagnosis. Rigs like this are huge, allowing him to enjoy time on the trails again.
@Tribo People gripe about taxes; I always say that it depends upon, what you get for your money. This is definitely worth my contribution! How many times will this be used by disadvantaged people over its life/usage life?
@Tribo badass it's like a tank
@Tribo price: 50k
@smollestbunny People can rent them at the parks.
@Tribo I see. I hope they wipe them down really well with the appropriate chemicals to kill pox. Pox is both airborne and on surfaces!
@Tribo This sounds heart warming and delightful
@Tribo that is excellent!!! My chair is pretty much dependent on my power. With my rt arm injury, wheeling had been not the best. Have had to use my walker or decide not to go. This would be a joy!!!!
@Tribo - Very cool!! A friend of mine invented an off-road handcycle mountain bike for paraplegic athletes, then developed plans for building it from inexpensive common materials for people world wide to be able to build their own. We worked on videos to open-source the plan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RZS85u6Sg
Steering Geometry - One-Off Handcycle

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@Tribo W O W ! ! !

How great ! ! ! !

@Tribo @rmd1023 This is awesome, but I wonder what happens when someone pushes too hard and tips over. It looks like it weighs a ton.
@xvf17 @Tribo
Yeah. It looks pretty bottom-heavy, so I expect it'd take a lot to tip it, though.
@Tribo @BlokeOnWheels have you seen this? 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
@Tribo fantastic and I'm sure life changing.