# Wheelchair Tools ## Pages - [How to display your listing on our directory](https://newdisability.com/display-your-listing/): Wheelchair Tools’ directory hopes to provide useful listings for its viewers. If you would like to add your own listing to our directory, please follow these instructions: After following these 5 simple steps, your listing will be displayed on our directory! - [Transaction Failure](https://newdisability.com/transaction-failure/) - [Payment Receipt](https://newdisability.com/payment-receipt/) - [Checkout](https://newdisability.com/checkout/) - [Login](https://newdisability.com/login/) - [Registration](https://newdisability.com/registration/) - [Dashboard](https://newdisability.com/dashboard/): Please note: For your listing to be visible on our directory, please follow the instructions on this page. - [Author Profile](https://newdisability.com/author-profile/) - [Single Tag](https://newdisability.com/single-tag/) - [Single Location](https://newdisability.com/single-location/) - [Single Category](https://newdisability.com/single-category/) - [All Listings](https://newdisability.com/all-listings/) - [Add Listing](https://newdisability.com/add-listing/) - [Search Result](https://newdisability.com/search-result/) - [Search Home](https://newdisability.com/search-home/) - [How to turn a manual wheelchair into an electric one](https://newdisability.com/tools/tools-for-new-wheelchair-users/212-2/): How often have you thought “maybe I should get a power wheelchair” or “how tired I am of pushing up that hill?” Although I am a quadriplegic who is very capable of getting around in a manual wheelchair, I admit I have often wished I could push a joystick and climb a ramp or a hill.  But power wheelchairs are heavy and expensive.  Manual wheelchairs are much lighter and versatile. So, an electric assist to a manual wheelchair is a good alternative. Therefore, I review here several options that may be useful in a turning manual wheelchair into  a power […] - [Directory](https://newdisability.com/directory/) - [How to Buy Or Build a Wheelchair Ramp](https://newdisability.com/how-to-buy-or-build-a-wheelchair-ramp/): Guide to Selecting A Wheelchair Ramp Wheelchair ramps offer wheelchair users freedom if constructed properly. But as can be seen in the photo below, some wheelchair ramps are difficult to use or even dangerous. This article offers several hints and tips about what to look for when selecting a wheelchair ramp. It is not a ‘how to build a wheelchair ramp guide’ and does not discuss building specifications or requirements. If you are considering building a ramp, we strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with wheelchair ramp design plans and local building requirements. Some resources are offered below. There are […] - [How to Navigate Hills and Inclines in a Wheelchair](https://newdisability.com/tools/tools-for-new-wheelchair-users/how-to-navigate-hills-and-inclines/): Inclines can be challenging for new wheelchair users.  When going downhill, you can suddenly find yourself going too fast. Stopping the wheelchair at a high rate of speed can cause hands to heat up and make stopping even more difficult and dangerous. Going uphill can be very tiring and difficult. So, how do you manage? By using the Zig-Zagging technique as shown in this video: Zig-Zagging will decrease the incline and the decline, making the hill less steep and therefore, easier to navigate In addition, use quality wheelchair gloves. Wheelchair gloves with grip fabric built into the palm, such as these […] - [How To Survive Winter in a Wheelchair](https://newdisability.com/tools/tools-for-new-wheelchair-users/how-to-survive-winter-in-a-wheelchair/): If you live in a climate where there is a lot of snow, you should invest in a “Fifth Wheel” for your wheelchair. There are several of them on the market and they all work on the same principle. They lift the front caster wheels off of the ground and make your wheelchair more maneuverable. FreeWheel TrackWheel Front Wheel Adventus In addition, invest in quality wheelchair gloves. For winter, we recommend RehaDesign 4 season wheelchair gloves. They are a full finger, leather wheelchair glove which will keep your hands warm. There is a special grip pad built into the palm of […] - [How To Push Your Wheelchair Easier](https://newdisability.com/tools/tools-for-new-wheelchair-users/how-to-push-your-wheelchair-easier/): Pushing a wheelchair can be exhausting. If you are pushing around town all day long, it can wear you out quickly. Is there any way to make it easier? In fact there are. For example, there are several Power Assist Devices. such as: The German company Alber has several different types including  E-Motion, E-Fix, Twion, SMOOV One.  Below is a video of the E-Motion Sunrise Medical / Quickie has the Empulse WheelDrive Permobile / MaxMobility SmartDrive But you can also make it easier to push your wheelchair by following some of the tips suggested in this article: https://www.wheelchairpride.com/2022/07/what-makes-pushing-your-wheelchair.html - [Tools for New Wheelchair Users](https://newdisability.com/tools/tools-for-new-wheelchair-users/) - [Tools](https://newdisability.com/tools/) - [Feedzy Demo Page](https://newdisability.com/feedzy-demo-page/) - [Forums for Wheelchair Users](https://newdisability.com/tools/forums-for-wheelchair-users/): Do you have questions to discuss with other wheelchair users? Do you want to share experiences with people who really understand you? Then the best place to go is a forum dedicated to wheelchair users. In a forum, you can exchange ideas, ask questions, request advice and maybe make some online friends. Here are two forums where wheelchair users are active: Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/wheelchairs/ Care Cure https://www.carecure.net/ - [Wheelchair Blogs](https://newdisability.com/tools/wheelchair-blogs/) - [Jobs for Wheelchair Users](https://newdisability.com/tools/jobs-for-wheelchair-users/): It is not uncommon for wheelchair users to have difficulty finding jobs. First there is the problem with accessibility. Many workplaces around the world are just not wheelchair accessible. Second, there is the problem with discrimination. Many employers just prefer to hire able bodied people, because they believe that there will be fewer “problems”. Third, many jobs require more mobility than a wheelchair user can manage. For example, you rarely see wheelchair using firemen or police officers. So, how can a wheelchair user find employment? One possibility is to get a highly sought education, which will put you in great demand. For […] - [Buying/Selling Old Wheelchairs](https://newdisability.com/tools/selling-an-old-wheelchair/): Wheelchairs and disability equipment can be expensive! While we do not advise buying a used wheelchair, sometimes you have no other options. Here are a few places to buy and sell wheelchairs and equipment: Facebook Marketplace: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/category/wheelchairs/ USA http://www.themobilitymarketusa.com/ UK http://www.themobilitymarket.co.uk/ https://www.skiggle.co.uk/marketplace/ www.mobilitybuyers.com Australia https://ebility.com.au/ Canada https://sci-bc.ca/marketplace/ - [Dating Websites for Wheelchair Users](https://newdisability.com/tools/dating-websites-for-wheelchair-users/): Most dating websites for disabled people are either dead or scammy. Most, but not all. There is one website that we can highly recommend. That website is Soulful Encounters. Soulful Encounters is not a beautiful, modern website. In fact, to look at it, you might think it is not very serious. However, don’t let looks deceive you. It is not a beautiful website because it is free.  Soulful Encounters is run by a sweet  lady named Louise Maxwell. I met Louise several years ago and have gotten to know her quite well. I did an interview with Louise which you can […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)