In today’s society their are many needs for wheelchair and stretcher transportation. We live in an age where the immobile, whether they be in wheelchairs or on stretchers, are no longer discriminated against.
Shops, restaraunts, parks, museums, airports, etc, all cater for people with limited mobility. So, the problem isn’t with what to do or see, the problem is now how to get there.
Various companies offer wheelchair and stretcher transportation. This normally involves a highly modified vehicle. To start with there will be a way for the wheelchair or stretcher to be loaded easily into the interior of the vehicle – if you are considering hiring a service to transport and assist a loved one this would be a good question to ask – a lift is the usual means.
The van will have a good sized wide body for ease of access for the individual and once inside there will need to be enough room for a caregiver (professional, family or friend) to move around the client to assure comfort and safety. obviously some good head room here will help the caregiver more than your loved one.
Where are you and what season is it? Is the transport suitably equipped to deal with the extremes of heat or cold during winter or summer? A good heater and a comfort blanket is essential and the opposite is air-conditioning and some sun shades on the window next to the passenger.
You are now in the vehicle, the wheelchair or stretcher is in and secure, your loved one is comfortable. Let us now look at the driver. Is he familiar with the vehicle he is driving, the size, power and handling? Has he the latest up-to-date CPR/first aid certificates? Is he polite and courteous (you are after all paying for a service!)? Was he on time and knows where he is going?
So…. now we have places to go and things to see and do for our immobile loved ones and also we have a means of getting them there and back home again safely.
For more information our own wheelchair and stretcher transportation in the Sarasota, Venice, Longboat Key, Bradenton and surrounding areas please visit our Non-Emergency Transport page.
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