There are many types of wheelchairs ranging from manual to electrical as well as sports wheelchairs. In the past, most wheelchairs were designed for function only but recent developments have seen wheelchairs being fitted with different accessories to make them more suitable as well as more flexible for a variety of locations and activities. Here's a look at four of the most popular accessories available to those use wheelchairs.

• Wheelchair Lights - It's Better to See and Be Seen

One of these accessories that everyone should include are wheelchair lights. More often then not they are placed underneath the wheelchair attached to the seat sling by use of a clip. They are multi-functional and some come with a micro light to light the way, multi-colored micro lights can increase visibility for both you and for those who may not be able to see you at first. Just make sure that the lights that you buy for your wheelchair contain replacement batteries and a clip that rotates up to 360 degrees to increase flexibility when using your new light.

• Wheelchair Gloves - A Necessity that Everyone Must Have

Wheelchair gloves are not like any other type of multi purpose gloves since they are designed for active wheelchair users. They are made up of flexible neoprene with a leather grip on the palm. Some are meant for people with limited hand mobility since they can open widely and allows them to put them on with little or no assistance. Wheelchair gloves should be soft, flexible and open at the knuckles to prevent reduced handle mobility.

• Wheelchair Wheel Covers - Because a Clean Wheelchair Wheel is a Good Wheelchair Wheel

Wheelchair wheel covers are also another easily available wheelchair accessory. Most of them are universal and can fit any type of wheels. They are easy to fit on the wheelchair wheel and are designed with a special fabric that grips the wheel to avoid slippage. They can cover the wheel tire only or the tire with the hand grip. They offer a great way of keeping hands and wheels clean and protect the wheels as well as the floors in your home.

• Wheelchair Spoke Protectors and Bags - A Little Added Insurance Never Hurts

It is now also easy to prevent hand injuries as a result of wheelchair spokes thanks to the wheelchair spoke protector which is made up of lightweight disks used to cover the back wheels of the wheelchair. They also add personality and style to the wheelchair. Furthermore you should consider adding wheelchair bags to your wheelchair arsenal. Most bags come in different designs and are water resistant and contain zipped pockets to prevent damage or loss of valuables.

These are just some of the most popular wheelchair accessories and options that you can add to your chair whether it be manual or electric to give it your own personality, hope that gives you some ideas.