| The institutional quality manual wheel chair. Call Us Toll Free (866) 8 CARE4U 9 am - 5 PM Pacific Time (which is Toll free (866) 822-7348) Manual Wheel Chair Usage There are many reason why a person would need to use a wheel chair. Some causes of wheel chair use are birth defects, war injuries, accidents, debilitating diseases and old age. Whatever the reason for wheel chair usage the permanent wheel chair user faces many challenges. However the leading cause of disabilities worldwide is due to land mines, particularly in developing nations. World wide an estimated 100-130 million people need wheel chairs although only 1% of those needing wheel chairs actually own a wheel chair or have access to a wheel chair. Experts predict that the number of people needing wheel chairs will increase by 22% in the next ten years. Those most in need of wheel chairs are those in developing countries. In developing countries only a small portion of people who need wheel chairs actually have a wheel chair. Most are forced to rely on relatives or to crawl around. Wheel chairs are made primarily in the Western world. The average cost of a wheel chair is $365. That cost of a wheel chair is in some instances more money than the average third world individual will see their whole lives. There are several organizations that would take donations for wheel chairs for those in developing countries. Some organizations will even take refurbished wheel chairs. For those of us in the Western world who have so much we may want to think about giving a wheel chair to those less fortunate. If due to the loss of a family member you are interested in donating your wheelchair to a third world country call us at 1stSeniorCare 866 822 7348 (866 8 CARE4U) and we will assist you. Read more about manual wheel chairs here: a, b, d, e Read more about wheel chair ramps here: a, b, c, d Read more about electric scooters and powerchairs: a, b, c, d | 
