What are some things I can do in LA with limited mobility?
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
️There are a lot of good museums in LA. The museum for the La Brea Tar Pits is next to a few others.
There are also a lot of theme parks in the area, not just Disneyland.
Also, have you thought about getting a portable chair? I've seen one type that's a plastic disc that folds out to become a stool.
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Can you use a rollator walker? That makes it a lot easier to walk and also lets you sit down when you want to stop and rest. You can often get them super cheap at goodwill stores, on craigslist, etc. Search term is "rollator". They are nice.
The next thing after that would be a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter. Because of my mom, I'm around a lot of older people who use those things, and their lives are really improved by them.
Rollators fold up and can be transported fairly easily in a car, and can probably be checked as luggage on planes etc. Wheelchairs are more difficult and motorized scooters might not be doable in smaller cars.
Don't go to Disneyland, it's just a big corporate scam.
Disneyland is one of the best places you can go with disabilities. They are absolutely fantastic and make everything as accessible as possible.
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
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Can you use a rollator walker? That makes it a lot easier to walk and also lets you sit down when you want to stop and rest. You can often get them super cheap at goodwill stores, on craigslist, etc. Search term is "rollator". They are nice.
The next thing after that would be a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter. Because of my mom, I'm around a lot of older people who use those things, and their lives are really improved by them.
Rollators fold up and can be transported fairly easily in a car, and can probably be checked as luggage on planes etc. Wheelchairs are more difficult and motorized scooters might not be doable in smaller cars.
Don't go to Disneyland, it's just a big corporate scam.
I'd not heard of them! I just googled I'd feel less embarrassed than using a wheelchair or scooter. There's ones to rent in LA!
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I'd not heard of them! I just googled I'd feel less embarrassed than using a wheelchair or scooter. There's ones to rent in LA!
It sounds like you should just buy one. They start around $70 new. But try to get one with bigger wheels since they handle bumps better. Drive Nitro is great if you can afford it, around $200.
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I may have to but although I shouldn't be, I'm ashamed. Can't help how I feel sadly
This probably won’t help but I get excited when I see people in these mobility scooters. It’s nice to see options for people with mobility issues to get around without having to drive (or be driven) everywhere.
I think we gotta normalize considering these being rad as hell but I know we’re not there yet.
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
️wrote last edited by [email protected]How is your upper body strength?
Wheelchair archery is a thing. You could do seated archery.
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It sounds like you should just buy one. They start around $70 new. But try to get one with bigger wheels since they handle bumps better. Drive Nitro is great if you can afford it, around $200.
Great tips! Any idea how bulky they are when going out to eat and things like that?
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There are a lot of good museums in LA. The museum for the La Brea Tar Pits is next to a few others.
There are also a lot of theme parks in the area, not just Disneyland.
Also, have you thought about getting a portable chair? I've seen one type that's a plastic disc that folds out to become a stool.
That honestly hadn't occurred to me! I've got crutches so if my friend carried the chair that could work.
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That honestly hadn't occurred to me! I've got crutches so if my friend carried the chair that could work.
This one has a built in cane in case you don't want to use crutches:
This one folds into a disk:
https://verniershop.com/products/ultra-light-retractable-stool
This one is just a small bundle of three sticks:
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Great tips! Any idea how bulky they are when going out to eat and things like that?
I am an occasional rollator user and my partner is an occasional wheelchair user! (Different needs.)
If you're driving, kind of sucks. Unless you have a more spendy, lighter wheelchair, the wheelchair is a bit heavy to get in and out of vehicle. (I have hurt my back dealing with my partner's chair, but I am short.) The rollator is still a bit bulky, but they also fold like a wheelchair but are also smaller and lighter.
I haven't used public transportation with these types of mobility aids. But I have seen wheelchair users get strapped in separately. You would need to hold your rollator in front of you.
I haven't had trouble in a restaurant with either one. With a rollator, I put it between me and the (vacant) chair next to me. Never tried a booth because I wasn't sure where to put the rollator.
If you're going to a place where you would use a cart (like shopping), you need to handle the rollator somehow. I usually leave it in my car, but I'm not sure how you'd handle this if you took public transportation.
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Great tips! Any idea how bulky they are when going out to eat and things like that?
wrote last edited by [email protected]You mean for loading in a car? You can fold it up and put it in the trunk, but they do take up space there and the trunk can't be too full. Or putting it on the rear seat is fine, if there's space. In the restaurant itself it's not a problem as either you park it near your table, or the waitstaff will offer to put it aside for you. They are used to it and it's no big deal. If you're in the bay area I know where a free one might be available. Otherwise just shop around. This is a nice style though that specific model is kind of heavy:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/d/san-francisco-like-new-medline-premium/7881555910.html
The seat flips up over the storage compartment, and the compartment is handy so you don't have to carry stuff. It's similar to my mom's, though nicer. My mom's has less padding and weighs maybe 10 lb.
Also the things are full of warnings saying to not use them as wheelchairs (i.e. you sit on it while another person pushes it) but people do it all the time and it's ok indoors on level floors. I'd avoid doing it outside where there can be bumps in the sidewalk and stuff like that. It's definitely less stable than a real wheelchair and you don't want to do it all the time, but it can help if you're too tired to stand up.
This is the Drive Nitro that I mentioned:
I see them around my mom's place (senior center) a lot, and they look very nice. I haven't spoken to their owners about them though.
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You mean for loading in a car? You can fold it up and put it in the trunk, but they do take up space there and the trunk can't be too full. Or putting it on the rear seat is fine, if there's space. In the restaurant itself it's not a problem as either you park it near your table, or the waitstaff will offer to put it aside for you. They are used to it and it's no big deal. If you're in the bay area I know where a free one might be available. Otherwise just shop around. This is a nice style though that specific model is kind of heavy:
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/for/d/san-francisco-like-new-medline-premium/7881555910.html
The seat flips up over the storage compartment, and the compartment is handy so you don't have to carry stuff. It's similar to my mom's, though nicer. My mom's has less padding and weighs maybe 10 lb.
Also the things are full of warnings saying to not use them as wheelchairs (i.e. you sit on it while another person pushes it) but people do it all the time and it's ok indoors on level floors. I'd avoid doing it outside where there can be bumps in the sidewalk and stuff like that. It's definitely less stable than a real wheelchair and you don't want to do it all the time, but it can help if you're too tired to stand up.
This is the Drive Nitro that I mentioned:
I see them around my mom's place (senior center) a lot, and they look very nice. I haven't spoken to their owners about them though.
That's awesome thanks so much! Really helpful info
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
️Los Angeles or Louisiana?
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
️It depends on where you're staying and how much time you have. LA is big and you'll probably spend a good amount of time in a car. If you can, get a nice rental car that's not too big. Parking is often a challenge and some streets are narrow. If renting at LAX, the wait times can be long.
Go to the beach if you can. I like Redondo Beach better than Santa Monica or Venice. Pretty and less crowded. There are wide, paved walkways and places to sit and watch the ocean.
The Getty Villa is pretty and accessible, from what I remember. The museum too.
Hollywood isn't that interesting unless you're going to an event. If you want to see it, I'd recommend driving down Hollywood Blvd. between La Brea and Vine. Or check out Cahuenga Blvd. The Hollywood Bowl is great and has accessible options, but you should book well in advance and be prepared for a long drive or shuttle ride.
If you want glitz and glamor, go to Beverly Hills and drive down Rodeo.
Drive down Mulholland for a great view of the city, or go to the Griffith Observatory. Griffith Park is also nice and has picnic areas if you don't want to walk.
Downtown LA isn't really a tourist area to me, but there are good restaurants. Some of the hotels have rooftop lounges with great views. Or go to Little Tokyo and get sushi, ramen, or mochi.
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That's awesome thanks so much! Really helpful info
I think you will like it. When my mom first tried one (that belonged to a friend of ours), she wanted one immediately. It's similar to pushing a shopping cart in terms of how it supports you and helps you stay balanced when you walk. Plus of course you have a chair that goes everywhere with you.
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I'm not a wheelchair user, but I can only stand for 5 minutes and walk for 10. Any ideas what things can I do with those restrictions?
Edit: thanks to everyone that's replied so far! I didn't know if anyone would, but loads of you have given me great tips to make sure my disability doesn't stop me having a blast! I really appreciate you
️wrote last edited by [email protected]Last time I was in L.A. (Barbenheimer - Mann's Chinese Theater), I rented a scooter from Cloud of Goods. Did the same thing in Vegas. Lifesaver.
They delivered straight to the hotel, it was ready for me when I checked in.
