Mobility Scooter or Power Chair?

If you’ve never had a scooter or power chair before you may not know which would be best for you.  In general power chairs are better for indoors and tight spaces since their turning radius’ are much better.  But a scooter can make you feel more secure, more stable, and if you’re a large person you may want a 4 wheel scooter for even more stability.

·      Power Chair:   Better turning radius and maneuverability.  More expensive.  Can roll right up to a dinner table (and with a swing away control arm get pretty close!)  Generally not made for outdoor use.

·     Mobility Scooter:   More stability.  Less expensive.  Higher ground clearance available for use outdoors (although you can get power chairs with great ground clearance too!).  Can roll up sideways to a table and turn the seat towards the table. May seem more 'fun', less focused on a 'handicap' than a power chair.