mobility aids
[moʊˈbɪləti eɪdz]
nounpl: mobility aids
auxílios de mobilidade
1. Devices or equipment designed to assist people with limited mobility in moving around independently
The hospital provides various mobility aids such as crutches and walkers for patients recovering from surgery.
O hospital fornece vários auxílios de mobilidade, como muletas e andadores para pacientes em recuperação de cirurgia.
2. Assistive devices used by people with disabilities or elderly individuals to improve their ability to walk, move, or navigate their environment
Her grandmother uses mobility aids to maintain her independence at home.
Sua avó usa auxílios de mobilidade para manter sua independência em casa.
In Brazil, accessibility and mobility aids for people with disabilities (pessoas com deficiência) have gained increased attention due to legislation like the Lei Brasileira de Inclusão (Brazilian Inclusion Law). In the USA, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has significantly influenced the availability and standardization of mobility aids in public spaces and healthcare facilities.
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