Manual Wheelchairs
There are two styles of manual wheelchairs, self-propelled and transit/ attendant propelled. Self-propelled wheelchairs have larger rear wheels with a push rim which enable independent mobility for the user. It also requires less effort if being pushed by an attendant.Transit/ Attendant Propelled wheelchairs, on the other hand, are the manual wheelchairs with the smaller wheels and handles at the back of the seat that the attendants use to push.
Some self-propelled manual wheelchairs are scripted. Read more...