Equipment thatfits your life,not the other way.
Buying guides for wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, ramps, grab bars, stair lifts, bathroom safety, daily living aids, hearing and vision technology, adaptive clothing and vehicle access, with sizing, standards and funding explained.
Find equipment by need
Getting around, getting in, everyday tasks, communication and getting out into the world. Start with what you want to do.
Mobility aids
Wheelchairs, rollators, walkers and scooters
Home accessibility
Ramps, stair lifts and entry access
Bathroom safety
Grab bars, shower chairs and toilet aids
Daily living aids
Reachers, kitchen aids and dressing aids
Hearing
OTC hearing aids, amplifiers and alerting devices
Vision
Magnifiers, screen readers and low-vision tools
Tech & communication
Computer access, AAC and smart home
Vehicles & travel
Accessible vehicles, hand controls and travel
Adaptive recreation & kids
Adaptive sports, play and kids' equipment
Funding & caregiving
Medicare, insurance, grants and caregiver tools
Measure, check, then buy
Work out ramp length from rise using the ADA 1:12 slope, landing and width guidance, when handrails are needed, and portable versus modular ramps for homes.
Choose a cane or crutch by height range, handle fit, tip, adjustment and the task it supports. Learn what to check with a mobility professional.
Where to put grab bars by the toilet, tub and shower, ADA height and diameter guidance, how to anchor them into studs or blocking, and why suction bars are not safe.
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How to Measure for a Wheelchair: Seat Width, Depth and Height
Wheelchair fit
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Does Medicare Cover Wheelchairs, Walkers and Home Equipment?
Funding
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Mobility Scooter Batteries: Sealed Lead-Acid vs Lithium
Scooter batteries
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Mobility Scooter Lifts: Hitch vs Interior Hoist
Scooter transport
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Mobility Scooter Tires: Solid vs Pneumatic
Scooter tires
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OTC Hearing Aids Explained: Who They Are For and What to Check
Hearing aids
Accessibility questions, answered
How long does a wheelchair ramp need to be?
At a 1:12 slope, 1 foot of ramp per inch of rise. Measure the rise from the ground to the top of the threshold.
Read: Wheelchair Ramp Slope and Length →How do I know if a cane is the right height?
Adjust it for the person wearing usual shoes and ask a clinician or mobility professional to check grip, posture and hand position during use.
Read: Cane and Crutch Sizing →How high should a grab bar be?
33 to 36 inches above the floor to the top of the bar for horizontal bars near toilets and in showers, under ADA guidance. Adjust at home for the user.
Read: Grab Bar Placement and Mounting →What is a standard wheelchair seat width?
18 inches is the most common adult width, with 16 and 20 inches also standard. Bariatric chairs start around 22 inches.
Read: How to Measure for a Wheelchair →Does Medicare pay for a wheelchair?
Yes, when it is medically necessary for use in the home and prescribed by your doctor. Power wheelchairs need a face-to-face exam and written order.
Read: Does Medicare Cover Wheelchairs, Walkers and Home Equipment? →Are sealed lead-acid and lithium scooter batteries interchangeable?
Only if the scooter maker lists both battery options for the exact model. Confirm voltage, battery pack, charger and part number in the model's manual or specification sheet.
Read: Mobility Scooter Batteries →Clear, respectful and practical
Every guide starts with the measurements and checks that make equipment fit the person and the home.
Each guide says who the equipment suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
The accessibility and adaptive equipment index
- 01Mobility aidsManual and power wheelchairs, transport chairs, rollators and walkers, canes, mobility scooters and accessories.9 pages
- 02Home accessibilityPortable and modular ramps, threshold ramps, stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, door openers and widening doorways.3 pages
- 03Bathroom safetyGrab bars, shower chairs and transfer benches, raised toilet seats, toilet frames, handheld showers and walk-in tubs.1 page
- 04Daily living aidsReachers, adaptive utensils and kitchen tools, dressing aids, medication organizers and lift chairs.0 pages
- 05HearingOver-the-counter and prescription hearing aids, amplified and captioned phones, TV listeners and visual alerting devices.1 page
- 06VisionHandheld and video magnifiers, screen readers and magnification software, braille displays, talking devices and lighting.1 page
- 07Tech & communicationAdaptive keyboards and mice, switch access, AAC devices and apps, voice assistants and smart-home control for independence.0 pages
- 08Vehicles & travelWheelchair-accessible vans, hand controls, swivel seats, vehicle lifts and carriers, and accessible travel.0 pages
- 09Adaptive recreation & kidsSports wheelchairs, adaptive bikes and fitness, adaptive toys and sensory products, and equipment for children.0 pages
- 010Funding & caregivingHow Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and grants cover equipment, renting versus buying, and caregiver lifts and transfer aids.1 page