ALS Mobility Equipment

If you are having difficulty walking, mobility devices may help you move safely around your home and community. Be sure to read the equipment overview first. 

Walking Aids

These devices can assist you with balance, stability, and safety. They include canes, ankle foot braces, front-wheeled walkers, four-wheeled walkers, and ramps.

Manual Wheelchairs

Standard manual wheelchairs are not motorized and can be either self-propelled or pushed by caregivers. Lighter transport wheelchairs are often less comfortable, but handier for travel.

Power Mobility Devices

If you have significantly limited physical mobility, power scooters, standard power wheelchairs, and tilt-and-recline power wheelchairs can provide greater freedom of movement.
Our educational guide to custom power wheelchairs has tips, information, and videos on power mobility devices, ordering, insurance, adjustments, cushions, home modifications, tilting and reclining, electronics, driving safety, transportation, air travel, and more...

Equipment Safety

​Consult your physical or occupational therapist before buying or using any medical equipment. Also ask your local ALS Association chapter to assess your equipment needs.

To avoid unnecessary injuries, you and your caregiver(s) should receive training from your physical or occupational therapist on how to safely and properly use each piece of equipment.