If you are a veteran of the armed forces living with a spinal cord injury, you may have questions about mobility and assistive technology. Depending on the severity of your spinal cord injury, you may qualify for a motorized wheelchair through the VA. Discover some of the power wheelchairs available to paralyzed veterans of America, and how these innovative wheelchairs can help enhance your mobility and independence.
The 4Front® Power Wheelchair features front-wheel drive and automotive-grade SRS (Smooth Ride Suspension) for unprecedented comfort and ride quality. The CASE (Caster Angle Sensor Encoder) ensures stability for smooth obstacle transitions. The 4Front comes standard with front and rear LED fender lights, for greater visibility and safety at night. The 4Front also comes standard with Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, an expandable and adaptable controller system that features Bluetooth® technology. The 4Front is available with optional power adjustable safe seat elevation, which can elevate veterans up 10 inches while driving at 3.2 mph.
The Edge 3 Motorized Wheelchair from Quantum Rehab® provides the most advanced power chair experience ever! The Edge 3 features upgraded SRS (Smooth Ride Suspension) for greater comfort and enhanced stability while driving. This motorized wheelchair is made in America of foreign and domestic parts and is available in 19 different colors. The Edge 3 has front and rear LED fender lights for seeing and being seen at night. The USB charger lets you charge your smart device. Drive wheel color accents add a touch of style.
The Edge 3 is available with iLevel® technology, which enables veterans to elevate their power wheelchair seat up to 12 inches while driving at 4.5 mph. The patented Extra Stability Technology® enhances the safety of iLevel when transferring, reaching, cooking, grooming and completing many other daily activities of living. Power elevated seating ensures greater visibility when crossing streets, parking lots of moving through crowds.
If you are a veteran living with a spinal cord injury, the Edge 3 and the 4Front are two motorized wheelchairs that may be available through your local VA if you qualify. Quantum Power Chairs are compatible with a wide range of seating and positioning needs. TRU-Balance® 3 Power Positioning Systems is available with an array of options to meet the needs of veterans, including power tilt, power recline, power tilt recline and more. Dynamic seating is essential to ensure proper positioning, comfort, skin integrity and function. Learn more about spinal cord injuries and Quantum wheelchairs for paralyzed veterans of America.
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Bryan Anderson has experienced a lot. He served two tours in Iraq and was injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in October of 2005. Bryan lost both of his legs and his left hand. Despite his disability, Bryan maintains his mobility and independence using his Edge 3 Motorized Wheelchair with iLevel Power Adjustable Seat Height. With the ability to raise his power wheelchair seat up to 12 inches, Bryan enjoys speaking eye-to-eye with the people he meets. In addition to his work as the official spokesperson for Quantum, Bryan is an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation and serves as a spokesperson for USA Cares. Bryan enjoys acting in movies and television shows and lives in Chicago. Learn more about veteran Bryan Anderson.