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When you are disabled or have an injury, the act of getting from one place to another can become troublesome. Mobility aids offer assistance with day-to-day movement and transportation needs.

They come in a variety of forms and are meant to aid the diverse needs of people with different types of injury or disability. They range from walkers, scooters, wheelchairs and ramps to stairway lifts, accessible vehicles, seating modifications, and adaptive driving tools. The last three in the list have to do with modified vehicles. These devices are described below. But before we get there, let’s consider a word about cost-saving opportunities.

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