When going out in a wheelchair, it can be challenging to move around when it's raining.
Many people may want to take measures to ensure safe travel even on rainy days. In this article, we introduce recommended rain protection items for wheelchair users. Please use it as a reference.
1. [Rainwear] Recommended Rainwear for Wheelchair Users
1-1. Piro Racing "Raincoat for Wheelchairs"
Piro Racing, which offers products for wheelchair users, also sells a "Raincoat for Wheelchairs." This highly functional raincoat is designed with emphasis on safety and visibility and boasts over 30,000 units sold domestically.
The fabric is thick, minimizing the risk of getting caught in tires or hand rims, yet it can be cut with scissors to fit your height and seat height, allowing you to customize it to your body, making it very convenient.
Choosing larger sizes like L or XL ensures that even the battery part of an electric wheelchair is well covered.
The rainwear "Paraggle" by outdoor brand mont-bell features high-performance material "Dry-Tec," which is characteristic of outdoor brands, offering breathability. It provides excellent waterproof performance while allowing sweat vapor to escape, ensuring comfort even during long outings.
Additionally, it uses a unique pattern cut considering a seated posture, preventing rainwater from pooling on the knees, making outings stress-free even in humid seasons.
Carewill's "Rainwear for Wheelchair Users" is a multifunctional, separate top and bottom wear designed with the concept of "won't flap in the wind, won't get caught in the wheels." The jacket and lap blanket are separate, so there's no worry of the hem flipping up like a poncho.
In some municipalities like Nerima Ward, Shinagawa Ward, Osaka City, and Nagaokakyo City, this item is recognized as eligible for "daily living equipment provision." If approved as daily living equipment, it can often be obtained for a cost of about 1,000 to 2,000 yen. Be sure to check if your residence is eligible for the system before purchasing.
2. [Umbrellas] Recommended Umbrella Accessories for Wheelchair Users
2-1. Unite Corporation "Dokodemo Sasube-e"
"Dokodemo Sasube-e" is an umbrella holder sold by Unite Corporation that can be attached to pipes on bicycles and wheelchairs. It can also be attached to strollers, allowing you to hold an umbrella without occupying your hands.
On days when rain persists or the sun is strong, there are times when you think, "I don't have time to put on a raincoat or poncho," or "It would be convenient if I could use a parasol."
In such cases, try using this "Dokodemo Cart Sasube-e."
It is available on Rakuten Market and Yahoo! Shopping, among others.
PAS, which plans and sells posture support products and welfare-related goods, offers the "Overhanging Umbrella" and "KAGE Holder".
The "Overhanging Umbrella" is an all-weather umbrella with 100% light-blocking and UV-cut functions that protects against heavy rain and strong sunlight. It is lightweight and compactly designed.
Moreover, this umbrella has a unique asymmetrical shape that allows two people to use it without getting wet. It is an innovative product that can be used by both wheelchair users and caregivers, allowing for enjoyable outings regardless of the weather.
The "KAGE Holder," sold alongside, is an attachment for mounting an umbrella on a wheelchair and is so popular that it often sells out. Created in collaboration with "Sasube-e," it fits various wheelchair pipes.
