In the United States, the first city to advocate the use of motorized wheelchairs amongst disabled beachgoers was San Diego. Wheelchairs have been appreciated for their ability to provide mobility and independence to disabled individuals. They are simple modified chairs that are fitted with wheels and the users are able to control their movements. This allows them to continue with their daily chores, without being dependant on friends and family members. Initially wheelchairs were manually operated, but with time manufacturers went on to create electric, power and motorized wheelchairs. The motorized variety is also referred to as power wheelchairs because of their increased mobility and easy accessibility. In comparison to the manual wheelchairs, this variety is motor driven and this increases their value.

In order to protect the rights of motorized wheelchair users, America has introduced the motorized wheelchair lemon law. This enables legal intervention and upholds the interest of buyers and renters, who have been delivered faulty motorized wheelchairs. In case the manufacturer and authorized dealers are incapable of repairing the defective motorized wheelchairs, within a specified time frame or a number of attempts, the users can make claims. This could include, a refund or a replacement of the motorized wheelchair, with one that boasts of similar features. Since lemon law is intended to protect consumers' rights, a number of manufacturers print the consumers' rights in the product manuals that are made available at the time of purchase.

Motorized wheelchairs offer optimum mobility and are very popular. When selecting a motorized wheelchair, it is important to consult the physician. He can assist in locating a model that is suitable for the patient's specific requirement. The wheelchairs are available in various sizes, heights and weight and are fitted with customized modifications. This makes it difficult for people to choose correctly.