PAWS
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The PAWS (Power Assisted Wheelchair Systems) by Rehasense is an electric assist device designed for manual wheelchairs, providing users with greater mobility and independence. This device allows manual wheelchair users to travel longer distances with less effort.
Required capabilities
The PAWS requires the same abilities as those needed to use a manual wheelchair.
Usage information
- Period of use: all year round.
- Chalets Lanaudière’s team is there to assist you with the installation and providing using instructions to ensure that you are comfortable with the equipment
Loan conditions
- The request does not confirm the reservation.
- Chalets Lanaudière disclaims all liability in the event of an accident.
- The person renting the equipment is responsible for it and must ensure that it is returned in its original condition.
- The person renting the equipment undertakes to respect the safety instructions.
- The equipment rental service is aimed at people with disabilities.
Contact us for more details.
Reservation request
Safety instructions
- Wearing a helmet is mandatory.
- Make sure the battery is charged before leaving.
- Before your activity, check the weather forecast and local conditions.
- Bring water and food even if it is an activity lasting a few hours.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
- Make sure the equipment to be used is working properly before the activity.
- Make sure you are in good shape before starting your activity.
- Check the time required to complete your activity.
- Make sure you have a way to communicate with emergency services if necessary (telephone, whistle, flashlight) – Emergency (911).
- Don’t overestimate your strengths: choose your routes based on your physical condition.
Chalets Lanaudière would like to thank the collaboration of the Centre d’intégration à la vie active (CIVA) for the creation of the content of the technical sheets for each specialized equipment.
