International Wheelchair Day falls in March every year, and it is a widely inclusive and celebrated day that hopes to bring both awareness and community to those who use wheelchairs.
The day highlights the incredibly positive impact that this revolutionary symbol of accessibility brings!
The Impact of the Wheelchair
Wheelchairs have been transforming the lives of people across the globe with the earliest depiction of the mobility product dating back to the 16th century. Around 300,000 individuals use a wheelchair in Canada according to research, which makes up around 1.0 per cent of the population in the country.
That is a high figure and highlights the impact of the device and how it can improve and change the lives of people for the better.
Independence at Home for a Wheelchair User
Life at home for a wheelchair user can differ depending on the individual needs with some homeowners needing to make alterations to their property in order to make it more easy to navigate. This includes making modifications such as making doorways wider, insert ramps, and installing home elevators instead so stairs are no longer a challenge.
A wheelchair user’s quality of life is heavily affected by what their environment is like, which is why Stiltz Home Elevators aims to work alongside that routine, with a safe and convenient solution that fits right into a user’s space.
The Stiltz residential elevator is designed to blend seamlessly with the home, are easy to operate and include handy remote controls that call the lift to whichever floor you happen to be on. They put the control back into the hands of the wheelchair user and dramatically reduce the need to rely on a support network for help.
Stiltz Trio Wheelchair Elevator
Unlike traditional elevator systems, which can be unsightly and cumbersome, Stiltz is proud to keep up with modern times with a modern solution – a sleek and economically sustainable home lift. With its innovative features and aesthetically- pleasing design, users can benefit from the aesthetic accessibility that the Stiltz Trio Wheelchair Elevator provides.
A stylish small footprint (smaller than any other wheelchair lift), a compact drive system and a quiet electric self-contained motor which ensures there is minimal noise, meaning the self-supporting structure blends seamlessly and safely into any kind of home. Furthermore, by being able to plug the lift straight into a domestic power socket, it is just as easy as plugging in any other household appliance.
The Importance of Independence
The official theme for International Wheelchair Day 2025 is “Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Mobility for All.”
Wheelchairs provide a means of achieving independence, but they work best in inclusive, accessible environments. This theme underscores the need for a more accessible world where wheelchair users can feel independent and navigate spaces confidently and comfortably, without limitations.
A well-fitted wheelchair and the right provision at home allows the user to carry out daily activities with minimal effort and maximum enjoyment.