Manual Wheelchairs

If you are able to self-propel with your hands or feet, the exercise you get from using a manual wheelchair will help you maintain your physical abilities in daily life.

If need someone else to propel you and you plan to spend time sitting in the wheelchair for long periods (e.g. to spend time out of bed), a manual wheelchair with a supportive seating system will give you the comfort and skin protection you need.

$300* 2 Visits

* Tax included. This is the That Wheelchair Guy clinical service fee, and does not include the cost of the device which is paid directly to the vendor. For approved ADP applications, the client pays the vendor 25% of the approved ADP cost. Clients outside of Toronto East/Scarborough will be charged a travel fee.

If additional visits are required to complete the prescription and ADP application, additional visits will be $100 each, tax included.

Manual Wheelchair Service

1

Free Discovery Call

Henry will speak to you for 5-10 minutes to learn about your mobility challenges and let you know if you would qualify for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

You can choose whether to book an assessment right away, or think about it and book later.

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Preparing for your appointment

Henry will give you a list of ADP-approved vendors whom he has worked with successfully. You will need to choose one vendor before your visit. For advice regarding how to choose a vendor, please visit Choosing a Vendor.

2

Assessment $200

Henry will meet with you where you live for 60 minutes. The visit will include:

Consent: review service risks/benefits/alternatives, sign consent form and cost agreement, choice of vendor
Interview: Henry will ask about your medical condition(s) and your day-to-day life
Mobility assessment: Henry will assess your strength and range of motion, ability to transfer (e.g. between sitting and standing), and (if applicable) ability to walk
Wheelchair assessment: Henry will take specific measurements and determine how a seating system can improve or support your posture, safety and comfort
You and Henry will sign the ADP application

3

Device Trial $100

Henry and your chosen vendor will meet with you where you live for 30 minutes to trial a wheelchair built based on Henry's assessment. You, Henry and the vendor will work together to adjust the chair and plan for differences in the final device to optimize the useability of the chair, and your safety and comfort.

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Additional Visits

You might require more than one visit to finalize your device prescription if:

Your seating needs are complex (e.g. due to spasticity, variable muscle tone, severe spinal deformity)
Your medical condition(s) unexpectedly change while your service with Henry is active

4

Free Follow-Up Calls

Henry will call you 3 and 6 months after Visit 2 to ensure your prescribed and authorized wheelchair is meeting your needs. Here is what he will ask about:

Is your wheelchair comfortable?
Are there any red areas or sores on your skin?
Are you able to use the wheelchair in your daily life?

Your chosen vendor will give you your permanent wheelchair when a new one is built for you, and help you with any repairs or minor adjustments needed.