When it comes to feeling comfortable in your new chair a few factors come into play, including the type of wheelchair you’re using, and your previous chair-use experience. If you’re a first time wheelchair user, have no fear! It may seem challenging for the first few weeks, but you’ll be an expert in no time. Here are our top five beginner tips to feeling at home in your new chair: Read the Instruction Manual Seems like the last thing you’d want to do when embarking on the world in your new chair, but it can be very helpful! Your instruction manual will give you information on all the unique features and functions of your wheelchair, making it a great place to start. Follow these basic guidelines to sit Make sure you have the brakes locked in place so the chair doesn’t move around as you go to sit. Fold the footplates to the side to give you more room as you sit. Brace yourself on the arm rests while sitting. Simply fold your foot plates back in and disengage the bre ...