We are looking for a wheelchair that would be able to go on the beach, possibly powered? My daughter suffered a spinal cord injury and will be going to the New Jersey shore after her prom in June. Would love for her to have some independence.

Debbie

Answer:

The good news, Debbie, is that there are lots of products on the market, including motorized options. Plug beach wheelchair into Google and you’ll come up with lots of choices. Just as an example, the Seeker II has FDA approval and a “best new product” accolade (albeit from 2002). But there are tons to choose from, so log on, read the online brochures and talk to the manufacturers. Ask them why their product is superior to others and make sure they have a good warranty.