Custom Measured Wheelchairs | Built For Your Life
Your Body. Your Chair. Your Way.
The Perfect Fit Makes All The Difference
At Disability Lab, we believe your wheelchair should feel like an extension of your body. That's why every chair we build starts with you—your measurements, your lifestyle, and your preferences.
Why Custom Measurement Matters
- Prevent pressure injuries with precise seat depth and width
- Reduce shoulder strain with optimized wheel position
- Increase energy efficiency with proper frame geometry
- Enhance stability with balanced center of gravity
Our Custom Measurement Process
1. Personal Consultation
Meet with our expert technicians who understand both the technical aspects of wheelchair design and the real-world needs of daily users. Lifestyle-focused consultations reveal the subtle nuances of your daily routines that standard wheelchair manufacturers typically overlook or ignore entirely. Our in-depth conversations explore not just your physical measurements, but how you navigate your home, workplace, and favorite activities—uncovering critical insights about transfers, storage needs, and environmental challenges unique to your life. This comprehensive understanding of your real-world usage patterns allows us to engineer solutions for problems you've been silently accommodating, resulting in a chair that feels intuitive from day one rather than something you have to adapt your life around.
2. Precision Measurements
We take over 15 critical measurements, including:
- Seat width and depth
- Back height and angle
- Footrest height and angle
- Wheel position and camber
- Frame dimensions
3. Lifestyle Assessment
We discuss how you'll use your chair:
- Home environment considerations
- Work requirements
- Transportation needs
- Recreational activities
Custom Options Available
Frame Design
- Rigid all-welded frames for maximum efficiency
- Lightweight aluminum construction
- Custom frame angles for optimal performance and usage
Seating Systems
- Pressure-relieving cushion options
- Custom back support configurations
- Positioning components tailored to your needs
Wheel Configuration
- Performance wheel selection
- Custom camber angles
- Handrim options for your grip strength
Accessories
- Custom sideguards
- Specialized footrests
- Storage solutions designed for your lifestyle
Why Choose Our Custom Wheelchairs?
- Insurance-Free Process - No limitations from third-party approvals
- All-Welded Construction - Stronger, lighter, and more responsive
- Built by Wheelchair Users - Designed by people who understand your daily challenges
Reckless Difference
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1. Built by Users, For Users
We're wheelchair users designing for wheelchair users – we get it because we live it. Every chair is crafted with real-world experience and insider knowledge of what actually matters on the court, track, or street. When pushers design for pushers, you get performance that insurance companies and big manufacturers just can't match.
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2. Ultra-Lightweight Rigid Performance
Our all-welded rigid design means every push transfers maximum energy to forward motion instead of wasting it on flex and noise. Less maintenance, quieter rides, and effortless pushing that lets you focus on living your life instead of fighting your equipment. Built tough but weighs light – because your chair should work with you, not against you.
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3. Insurance-Free Customization
Skip the paperwork, denials, and "standard options" – you're the boss here. We build exactly what YOU want, how YOU want it, without having to justify your choices to anyone else. True customization means getting the chair that fits your life, your sport, and your style perfectly.
What They Say
FAQ
1. Why don't you accept insurance?
We choose not to work with insurance so you can get exactly the wheelchair you need. Insurance companies restrict your choices to basic, pre-approved options that might not work for your body or lifestyle. By paying directly, you skip all those limitations and get complete control over every detail - from measurements to features to colors. You end up with a wheelchair that's actually built for YOU, not what some insurance policy says you can have.
2. What's the real difference between your wheelchairs and insurance wheelchairs?
Insurance wheelchairs might be "free," but they authorize the cheapest parts available. Between your co-pay and necessary upgrades to get decent components, you'll spend $2-3k anyway - and you'll still end up with a bolt-together maintenance problem that wastes your energy through loose connections and flex.
Our all-welded construction eliminates those weak points completely. Every push transfers directly into motion instead of being lost through wobbly joints. Plus, our ultra-lightweight design means you use less energy to get around.
Spend a little more and get a custom-made Reckless chair that's built to maximize your energy and minimize maintenance time. When your wheelchair works efficiently and quietly, you spend your energy living your life instead of constantly fixing equipment.
3. How long does it take to make my new wheelchair?
Your custom wheelchair takes 10 weeks from contract to delivery. Here's the breakdown:
- Week 1: Order parts & create your custom CAD design
- Weeks 2-3: Manufacturing your frame
- Weeks 4-5: Powder coating for durability
- Weeks 6-7: Assembly and quality testing
- Week 8-10: Final prep and shipping (1-2 days shipping time)
4. How can I do a fitting if I cannot come to your shop?
We offer remote fittings! We'll guide you through taking your own measurements with detailed instructions, or we can work with a local physical therapist We also provide video consultations to ensure everything is measured correctly. Many of our customers are located far from Houston, so we've perfected the remote fitting process to ensure your wheelchair fits perfectly.
