Question: I am trying to find high-visibility clothing and/or wheelchair accessories for a friend who travels via electric wheelchair. Her only visibility device is a small flashing red light that clips on. I am aware of bicycle store reflective tape and reflectors, but I was hoping to find something specifically designed for wheelchairs. ~Michele

Answer: Your friend is on the right track. Bicycle lights, which are lights designed to clip onto bicycles or wheelchairs, can increase her visibility to motorists. However sometimes a flashing light isn't enough. Blinking red lights can also be clipped to the rear of her wheelchair and highly visible clothing also found in bicycle shops should also be worn. These highly visible items aren't specific to wheelchair users but will work just as effectively. Bicycle shops offer a wide variety of visible clothing with reflective tape; battery operated flashing lights and reflectors. Just make sure the clothing you buy doesn't restrict your friend's motion.