I feel like a lot of people do not know how much wheelchairs cost so
one that is actually designed to be used independently, rigid frame, without any fancy electronics, is a lot of money.
how much do you think the wheelchair shown below is worth?
this is $1,600. this costs one thousand six hundred dollars with no customization, on SALE. this is a SALE price. this is one of the cheapest rigid wheelchairs I could find from a reputable seller. different models cost thousands more and even basic customization can tack on a ton of money.
Bitch, it's better to get a dollie and a stick at that point then.
yeah...that is basically what people do. or they are forced to use pieces of crap folding wheelchairs that hurt the user because they are intended primarily for being pushed. if you have someone with you 24/7 who can push you everywhere? a wheelchair costs a couple hundred for one that might cause a little less bruising than a hospital model. want to be independent at all? you need thousands of dollars for a proper fit or be willing to constantly injure yourself.
I literally JUST purchased a properly fit wheelchair that was designed to be active, independent, and fit my needs. Nothing fancy, I think I got a tire upgrade so I can go on gravel and flip down handles so I can keep people from kidnapping "helping" me when I don't want them to, but also got a less expensive cushion and backrest than standard and a $1000 discount off MSRP for paying in cash.
Turns out the price of freedom for me is exactly $2354.
My uncle bought a wheelchair after his accident, that is meant for rough terrain, it's built like a tank, the thing has treads, it can lift him upright so he can continue to pick from his orchard.
It cost more than a brand new car. Almost 60k for a wheelchair he can use to sustain his farm. JUST to sustain his farm.
Its ridiculous. Disabled people deserve affordable accommodations and mobility devices. They aren't all fucking rich
