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Power Chairs 101

Power wheelchairs have positively changed the lives of many people with limited mobility by helping them regain their independence.

If you are caring for someone who uses a power chair or are simply seeking information for yourself, we hope these articles provide you with valuable insights.

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March 09, 2012 - Motorized Wheelchair Parts: Power Chair Wheels
Tires on power chairs may be filled with air, foam, rubber or some other semi-solid insert. Read more about these wheel options here.
March 05, 2012 - Power Wheelchair Parts: Batteries
Whether your power chair uses sealed AGM or U1 gel batteries, choosing the right battery for your mobility needs is vitally important
April 17, 2012 - Power Chair Basics: Front-Wheel Drive Systems
Some of the mobility benefits offered by front-wheel drive power chairs from Hoveround are listed here.
April 18, 2012 - Electric Wheelchair Basics: Rear-Wheel Drive Chairs
Rear-wheel drive power chairs differ from front-wheel drives in specific ways. Here are some of them.
April 17, 2012 - Parts of an Electric Wheelchair: The Motor
Along with the batteries, the electric wheelchair motor provides the power that's needed to get a power chair going, and keep it humming along.
April 16, 2012 - Power Chair Parts: Electronic Joystick Controller
Power chair speed, direction, and more is controlled through a computerized power wheelchair controller.
April 16, 2012 - 5 Basic Power Wheelchair Parts
Get to know the parts all power wheelchairs share, and learn what makes a power chair a power chair.
February 22, 2012 - A Quick Look at the Power Chair Delivery Process
Ever wonder what happens during the delivery of a new Hoveround power chair? Well, wonder no more.
July 11, 2011 - Bariatric Power Wheelchair Options
Bariatric power chairs from Hoveround can be the ideal mobility solution for users weighing up to 600 pounds. Read this article to learn more.
July 19, 2011 - Top 10 Power Wheelchair Accessories ( Pt. 1 )
These ten useful accessories are sure to be appreciated by the power chair user in anyone's life.