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Mobility

Mobility
Built for real independence

Being able to move through the world on your own terms changes everything — it's the difference between waiting on someone else and just going. Whatever disability you're navigating, the right chair and the right way to get around aren't luxuries. They're what independence is actually built on.

Power Wheelchairs

Permobil — Built for complex rehab needs

Permobil is the gold standard in power mobility for high-level SCI users. Their chairs are engineered around seating science, with drive and positioning options that genuinely redefine what daily independence looks like.

Personal Recommendation

Permobil M3 Corpus

The M3 is a mid-wheel drive chair with one of the tightest turning radii available — it handles hallways, bathrooms, and tight indoor spaces exceptionally well. It has the power and ground clearance for outdoor use too, making it genuinely versatile for real life.

The power tilt, recline, leg elevation, and seat lift system allows for full positioning changes independently. For ventilator users or those with limited trunk control, this isn't just comfort — it's pressure management and respiratory function.

  • Mid-wheel drive with best-in-class indoor turning radius
  • Power tilt, recline, elevating legs, and powered seat lift
  • Head array, sip-and-puff, or eye gaze drive controls available
  • Bluetooth module to control phone, tablet, and computer from the chair
  • Permobil app for chair diagnostics and remote settings
  • Fully customizable seating system through certified ATP
Permobil M3 Corpus power wheelchair, mid-wheel drive model
A More Compact Option

Permobil F3 Corpus

The F3 is the smallest-footprint chair in Permobil's front-wheel-drive F-series — built for people who want front-wheel-drive handling but need to navigate tighter apartments, older homes, or smaller bathrooms day to day. Its 17" turning radius is noticeably tighter than the F5's, without giving up power positioning.

You still get real ActiveHeight elevation and ActiveReach tilt, just dialed to a slightly smaller, lighter-duty package. ComfortRide suspension with Enhanced Steering Performance (ESP) gyroscope stabilization keeps the ride steady even though it's the more compact of the two.

  • Front-wheel drive with the smallest footprint in Permobil's F-series lineup
  • 17" turning radius — tighter than the F5, built for apartments and smaller indoor spaces
  • ActiveHeight power elevation up to 12"
  • ActiveReach tilt up to 30° anterior, plus 0°–50° power recline
  • ComfortRide suspension with ESP gyroscope stabilization for a steady ride
  • Top speed of 6 mph (5 mph without anti-tips)
  • Same drive control options as the M3 and F5 — joystick, sip-and-puff, head array
  • Supports users up to 330 lbs
F3 vs. F5, the real difference: both are front-wheel drive, but the F3 is the smaller, tighter-turning version — 17" turning radius instead of the F5's wider swing, a 6 mph top speed instead of 7.5 mph, 12" of ActiveHeight instead of 14", and standard ComfortRide suspension instead of the F5's upgraded ComfortRide Pro oil-dampened shocks. Choose the F3 if you spend most of your time indoors or in tight layouts and still want front-wheel-drive handling. Choose the F5 if you need more outdoor range, speed, and reach.
Permobil F3 Corpus power wheelchair, compact front-wheel drive model
Permobil F5 Corpus power wheelchair, front-wheel drive with teal accents
Another Great Option

Permobil F5 Corpus

The F5 is a front-wheel drive chair built for stability and reach. Where the M3 wins on tight indoor turning, the F5 wins on outdoor confidence and how high it can lift you — ActiveHeight elevates up to 14", which is a real difference for reaching counters, cabinets, and eye-level conversations, not just a party trick.

ComfortRide Pro suspension uses independent, oil-dampened shocks on all four wheels, so rougher sidewalks and yards feel noticeably smoother. Combined with ActiveReach tilt (up to 50° posterior), it's a strong pick for users who spend real time outdoors or need more aggressive positioning changes throughout the day.

  • Front-wheel drive with ComfortRide Pro all-wheel suspension for a smoother ride outdoors
  • ActiveHeight power elevation up to 14" — reach counters, cabinets, and eye-level conversations
  • ActiveReach power tilt (0°–50° posterior, 5°–45° anterior) and 85°–180° power recline
  • Top speed of 7.5 mph (6 mph without anti-tips)
  • Same range of drive controls as the M3 — joystick, sip-and-puff, head array
  • +Connect remote diagnostics and the MyPermobil app for battery and seating data
  • Supports users up to 330 lbs, with chrome and hydrographic color options
M3 vs. F5, in short: pick the M3 Corpus if tight indoor turning (bathrooms, hallways) is your priority. Pick the F5 Corpus if you're outdoors more often and want the extra reach from ActiveHeight elevation and a smoother ride over rough ground. Both are fitted through the same ATP evaluation and funding process below.
How to get a Permobil covered: Most models are covered through Medicare Part B and Louisiana Medicaid waiver programs as durable medical equipment. You need a physician order documenting medical necessity plus an evaluation by a certified ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) seating specialist. The full process typically takes 3–6 months — start early and ask your rehab hospital social worker to begin the process.
Louisiana Resources

Vendors in Louisiana

These are recognized mobility equipment, vehicle adaptation, and durable medical equipment providers serving Louisiana. Always verify insurance acceptance and ATP certification before scheduling an evaluation.

Baton Rouge · Thibodaux

Numotion

One of the largest CRT (Complex Rehab Technology) providers in the country, with Louisiana locations in Baton Rouge and Thibodaux. Focuses specifically on power chairs and complex rehab seating systems — a strong starting point for high-level SCI users.

Baton Rouge

National Seating & Mobility

Specializes in custom wheelchairs and complex rehab technology. Works closely with ATP seating specialists for custom fitting, and is widely accepted by Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Jefferson

Mr. Wheelchair, Inc.

A recognized provider by the Louisiana Department of Health. Serves the greater New Orleans metro area and is a solid option for users in Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas.

Baton Rouge

Action Rehab & Supply

Offers comprehensive mobility equipment and rehab supply services in the Baton Rouge area. A local option for clients who prefer a smaller, community-based provider.

Lafayette

Mobility Plus

Provides mobility equipment sales, service, and rentals in the Lafayette area. A good contact point for Acadiana-region users needing equipment or repairs.

Baton Rouge

Marian's Medical Supplies

A durable medical equipment dealer based in Baton Rouge. Covers a range of DME categories alongside mobility products — worth contacting if you need multiple types of equipment through one provider.

Shreveport Area

American Lift Aids

Specializes in wheelchair vans and vehicle mobility products — particularly relevant if you're researching WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) conversions alongside your chair. Serves the northwest Louisiana region.

New Iberia

Melancon Medical Equipment & Supplies

Provides specialized medical equipment in the Acadiana region. A local option for users in Iberia Parish and surrounding south-central Louisiana communities.

Before you contact any vendor: Ask whether they have a certified ATP (Assistive Technology Professional) on staff, confirm they accept your specific insurance, and request a seating evaluation — not just a sales consultation. The right fit matters more than the brand.
Transfers & Positioning

Hoyer Lifts — Getting from Bed to Chair Safely

"Hoyer lift" has become the generic name for a patient lift, the same way "Kleenex" means tissue — but the brand still makes them, and so do several others. Whatever brand you land on, this is the piece of equipment that determines whether a caregiver can transfer you safely (and without wrecking their own back) day after day. There isn't one "right" type — it depends on your weight, your caregiver's strength, your living space, and how many transfers happen per day.

A manual hydraulic hand-pump Hoyer patient lift on wheels
Most Affordable

Manual (Hydraulic Hand-Pump) Lift

The caregiver pumps a hand lever to raise you and releases a valve to lower you — no batteries, no charging, nothing to break. Typically rated for 300–400 lbs. It takes more physical effort from the caregiver than a powered lift, so it's best suited for lighter users, occasional transfers, or as a reliable backup if a power lift is ever down.

A caregiver using an electric Hoyer patient lift with a sling to transfer a patient from a hospital bed
Least Caregiver Strain

Electric / Power Lift

Battery-powered with a hand-pendant control — raising and lowering is one button press. Far less physical strain on whoever's helping you, with smoother, more controlled movement, an overload alarm, and an emergency stop/lowering function. Costs more upfront than a manual lift, but it's the standard choice for daily, multiple-times-a-day transfers.

A caregiver helping a patient use a sit-to-stand lift to transfer from seated to standing
If You Have Some Trunk Control

Sit-to-Stand Lift

Instead of a full sling suspension, this supports you under the arms and around the pelvis/thighs while you push up to a standing-ish position — useful for toileting and clothing changes, and gentler on skin since there's less friction and shear. Only an option if you have some ability to bear weight and hold your trunk upright; not a fit for complete quads.

A ceiling-mounted overhead track lift transferring a patient from bed to a wheelchair
No Floor Space Needed

Ceiling / Overhead Track Lift

Mounted permanently to the ceiling on a track that can run bedroom-to-bathroom, this removes the bulky base entirely — no maneuvering a lift around furniture, and a caregiver can transfer you solo with far less strain. Installation costs more and it's a permanent home modification, but for a primary bedroom-bathroom transfer route, it's often the best long-term setup.

Higher Weight Capacity

Bariatric Lift

Reinforced boom, wider base, and heavy-duty actuators built for weight capacities of 600 lbs or more. If a standard lift's 400–450 lb rating is close to your actual transfer weight (you, plus any equipment), size up to a bariatric model rather than pushing a standard lift past its limit.

For Kids

Pediatric Lift

Scaled down in height and boom reach with child-sized slings, typically rated 100–250 lbs. Worth asking about specifically if you're outfitting a room for a child — a standard adult lift is often too large and awkward to maneuver in a kid's bedroom.

Where to Buy

Rehabmart

My recommendation for actually buying one. Rehabmart is run by occupational and physical therapists and is trusted by the VA, Mayo Clinic, and Shriners Hospitals — they carry manual, electric, sit-to-stand, and bariatric lifts from Hoyer and other major brands, with free shipping on most orders, HSA/FSA payment accepted, and financing available if you're paying out of pocket. Their support line can help you figure out which capacity and type actually fits your situation before you buy.

Shop Hoyer & Patient Lifts at Rehabmart ↗
⚠️ Before you buy: Check whether Medicare, Medicaid, or your private insurance covers a patient lift as durable medical equipment (DME) — many plans do, especially with a doctor's letter of medical necessity. A local mobility vendor (see the vendor list above) can often handle the insurance paperwork for you and let you try a lift in person before committing.
Transportation

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

A power chair only gets you as far as your front door — getting around town takes an accessible vehicle. These dealers handle new and used wheelchair vans, rentals, and converting a vehicle you already own.

Featured — Baton Rouge

Superior Van & Mobility

This is a great first call whether you're buying, renting, or just trying to figure out what's possible. They're not only a source for brand-new wheelchair vans — they carry used and pre-owned accessible vehicles too, which can save tens of thousands of dollars over new. And if you already own a vehicle, they can evaluate it for a lift, ramp, or full conversion instead of requiring you to buy something new outright.

They also rent wheelchair-accessible vans by the day or week, which is worth knowing about even if you're not in the market to buy — useful for travel, a trial run before a purchase, or while your own vehicle is in the shop.

  • New and used wheelchair-accessible van sales
  • Conversions — they can adapt a vehicle you already own with a lift, ramp, or full conversion, not just sell you a new one
  • Wheelchair-accessible van rentals by the day, week, or month
  • Wheelchair and scooter lift sales and installation
  • Service and repair for adaptive driving equipment, with after-hours emergency support
  • Financing and leasing options, including veteran programs
  • Carries BraunAbility, Vantage Mobility (VMI), and Driverge conversions
Baton Rouge location: 17260 Jefferson Hwy., STE A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817  ·  (888) 991-8267  ·  Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM  ·  24/7 emergency line: (225) 573-7200 Visit superiorvan.com ↗
Rental rates (Baton Rouge): 4-hour partial day $88 · 1–6 days $139/day · 7–29 days $120/day · 125 miles per day included. Ask about their "Try Before You Buy" discount if you're renting to test a van before purchasing.
Chrysler Pacifica wheelchair accessible minivan with ramp deployed

Chrysler Pacifica

Chevy Traverse converted into a wheelchair accessible SUV with ramp deployed

Chevy Traverse — converted

Louisiana Resources

Accessible Vehicle Dealers Across Louisiana

Beyond Baton Rouge, here's who else in Louisiana sells, rents, or converts wheelchair-accessible vehicles. A few are out-of-state companies that ship or deliver directly to Louisiana rather than operating a local showroom — noted below.

Baton Rouge

Superior Van & Mobility

New and used wheelchair van sales, rentals, and conversions of your own vehicle. See the full spotlight above. 17260 Jefferson Hwy., STE A · (888) 991-8267.

New Orleans · Harvey

Superior Van & Mobility

Sister location to the Baton Rouge dealership, formerly Crescent Vans before Superior Van & Mobility acquired it in 2024. Same services: new and used sales, rentals, and conversions. 125 James Drive West, STE 200 · (888) 981-8267.

Bossier City · West Monroe

FastServ Medical

North Louisiana's option for wheelchair van sales and rentals, with two locations covering the Shreveport/Bossier and Monroe areas. Also sells broader mobility equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, lifts). (318) 741-9586 (Bossier City) · (318) 396-3366 (West Monroe).

Ships Nationwide

AMS Vans

No Louisiana showroom, but delivers new and used wheelchair vans statewide and will convert a vehicle you already own. Worth a call to compare pricing against a local dealer. 1-800-775-8267.

Ships Nationwide

Rollx Vans

Another out-of-state option — sells new and used accessible vans, converts your own vehicle, and offers home delivery to Louisiana for a fee. 800-956-6668.

Shreveport Area

American Lift Aids

Also listed under Power Wheelchair vendors above — specializes in wheelchair vans and vehicle mobility products for the northwest Louisiana region.

Before you buy or convert anything: Get a certified mobility dealer to inspect any conversion — new, used, or already installed on a vehicle you own — before you rely on it. Ask every dealer whether they accept VA benefits or Medicaid waiver funding, and always confirm whether a listed vehicle is new, used, or a certified pre-owned conversion before you drive out to see it.