| Essentially, mobility wheelchairs are battery-powered | | | | Disability scooters come into their own when it comes |
| wheelchairs. Some electric wheelchair models | | | | to distance. An electric scooter can turn that trip to the |
| resemble manual wheelchairs, though others feature a | | | | shops that seemed incomprehensible into an absolute |
| captain seat. They are operated by joystick, and may | | | | breeze! Electric scooters have four or three wheels. |
| be front, middle or rear-wheel drive. Electric | | | | They offer the freedom of the mobility wheelchair with |
| wheelchairs are ideal for those with lower body | | | | a stylish look. |
| disabilities and weak upper body strength. | | | | Perhaps the most notable difference between disability |
| The turning radius of an mobility wheelchair is smaller | | | | scooters and electric wheelchairs is in the controls. An |
| than that of an electric scooter. The mobility | | | | electric wheelchair is operated by joystick, whereas an |
| wheelchair is therefore more suitable for use within the | | | | electric scooter is controlled with either a steering |
| home. A mobility wheelchair will allow the user to | | | | wheel, or simple to operate handlebars. Disability |
| manoeuvre closer to transfer surfaces like the bed or | | | | scooters make it possible for those with physical |
| the bath. They will also enable you to pull up to work | | | | disabilities to be more mobile - to get out and about |
| surfaces and tables. Electric wheelchairs may be used | | | | with ease, restoring independence to the user and |
| in and outside of the home, whereas electric scooters | | | | improving their quality of life. |
| are suited primarily to outdoor use. | | | | |