What is a wheelchair?
Who would have thought this would be a difficult question to answer. However with ever increasing technology and innovations, the distinctions of what is a wheelchair or a mobility device for a person with a disability are not as clear as they once were.
Regulations regarding the definition and allowed use of wheelchairs and mobility devices vary by land management agency. The links below provide information on the policies in the following environments.
- National Forests and Grasslands, USDA Forest Service
- Federally Designated Wilderness Areas
- “Public Entities” - (State and Local Government Facilities and Areas as well as Businesses Open to the Public)
In addition we provide photo examples of wheelchairs and mobility devices that fit the definitions described in the links above.
