Special Needs Adaptive
Strollers, Push Chairs and Pediatric Wheelchairs
First, what’s the difference? All
these mobility products are different from commercially available baby strollers because they are
designed specifically for individuals with special needs. They provide more postural support and more
features to help keep the rider in proper postural alignment. They often offer accessories to
accommodate medical equipment that is necessary for the rider’s medical care such as oxygen tank holders
and ventilator trays. Safety features are generally enhanced, and the products are customizable to meet
individual needs. The terms Adaptive Stroller, Push Chair, and Pediatric Wheelchair are somewhat
interchangeable. However, it is only recently that the term pediatric wheelchair has started to be used
for this type of mobility equipment. This is largely due to changes in durable medical equipment coding
for reimbursement. In the past the term wheelchair has been reserved for mobility equipment that could
be self-propelled by the user in addition to pushed by the caregiver.
At Adaptivemall.com, our team of
therapists carefully select what we assess to be the highest quality, most durable, and versatile
products on the market today. All are from leading manufacturers of special needs equipment made in the
USA and around the world. Most have several decades of experience manufacturing adaptive equipment. The
best part is the same therapists who select these products are on hand to help answer questions and
guide you toward the equipment to meet your individual needs.