Compared to their manual counterparts, electric wheelchairs are far less demanding to operate, as the user doesn’t need to have upper body strength normally required to turn the wheels.

Researchers have unveiled a design for manual wheelchair tires that combines comfort, efficiency, and durability while reducing the maintenance challenges associated with traditional options.

Without her motorized wheelchair, she has to rely on others for mobility. “If it’s just for a day, I can use a manual wheelchair, but I can’t really push it myself,” she explained.

Every Smithsonian museum has a limited number of manual wheelchairs that visitors may borrow during their museum visit free-of-charge. These wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served ...

Now it’s his thing, and he’s never missed a Monday. On the group’s hikes, both manual and electric wheelchair users roll up and then roll out along winding paths that range from 3 to 5 miles ...