Whether you are an adult living with cerebral palsy or the parent of a child with cerebral palsy, there are mobility solutions available to help individuals of all ages live the best life possible. All different types of cerebral palsy require different levels of mobility support, depending on the severity of the condition. Spastic quadriplegia/quadriparesis is the most severe type of cerebral palsy and is often associated with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability. Quantum® Power Wheelchairs are customized to meet each person’s needs and are available with a wide range of components to provide comfort, support and exceptional quality of life.
For adults living with cerebral palsy, the 4Front® Motorized Wheelchair is a great choice when searching for mobility devices for cerebral palsy individuals. Front-wheel drive motorized wheelchairs like the 4Front offer many advantages, including having the ability to “grab” an obstacle such as a curb or step and go over it. Front-wheel drive power chairs also have a lower seat-to-floor height, allowing individuals with cerebral palsy to fit more easily under standard tables, enhancing social inclusion.
The 4Front is equipped with automotive-grade SRS (Smooth Ride Suspension) and CASE (Caster Angle Sensor Encoder) technology. Together, SRS and CASE provide stability for smooth obstacle transitions and unmatched driving performance. Quiet and more responsive, this power wheelchair drives up to 6 mph while in the lowered position. Available with optional power-adjustable safe seat elevation, adults with cerebral palsy can elevate up to 10 inches and drive at 3.2 mph. Safe seat elevation provides greater environmental access and social inclusion, as users can perform activities of daily living independently such as grooming, cooking, reaching and transferring. The 4Front comes standard with front and rear LED fender lights, to help adults with cerebral palsy see and be seen in low-light environments and while crossing streets and parking lots.
For parents with active children with cerebral palsy, consider a power wheelchair that is portable and kid-friendly. The Kozmo® Portable pediatric power wheelchair is engineered to meet the needs of the most active child. Extremely portable and compact, the Kozmo Portable features one-hand, feather-touch disassembly, which allows parents to quickly disassemble this power wheelchair into four pieces for storage or transport. Of all mobility devices for cerebral palsy kids, the Kozmo Portable offers a wide range of color options to appeal to children. From Citrine Yellow to Rose Quartz, these bright colors are sure to please. This motorized wheelchair offers a 25.45-inch turning radius, for great maneuvering in kid-sized spaces. Speeds up to 3.6 mph make it easy for your child to keep up with his or her friends.
To find out whether you or your child qualifies for assistive technology to help with mobility issues, you need to schedule a face-to-face evaluation with a physician or physical therapist. The clinician determines whether power mobility is medically necessary. If an individual living with cerebral palsy qualifies, a prescription is written and measurements are taken to ensure that a power wheelchair is fitted correctly to their body. A durable medical equipment (DME) provider that sells Quantum mobility solutions can work with the doctor or physical therapist on selecting the appropriate power wheelchair, as well as specific components, based on the needs of the user. Learn more about purchasing power wheelchairs for cerebral palsy.