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ALS Society of BC The ALS Society of BC is dedicated to providing direct support to ALS patients, along with their families and caregivers, to ensure the best quality of life possible while living with ALS. HealthLinc is the exclusive provider of equipment for people in BC and the Yukon with ALS. ICBC ICBC provides…

A motorized wheelchair may only be operated for the purposes for which it was designed.
Safety tips for driving motorized wheelchairs

To get the most out of a battery powered Mobility Device follow these general directions: Charge batteries regularly.  Charge daily if using the mobility device frequently or when the batteries are at 50% capacity for less frequent users.  Always use the accompanying manufacturer’s automatic charger for all routine charging. Never run batteries completely depleted. Be…

Folding the Walker Swing the side frames outward until an audible click is heard To test if the walker  side frames are locked grasp them and with some force attempt to fold them inward Press the release mechanism and push the corresponding side frame in towards the front crossbrace Repeat the same procedure for the…