Kilt Freedom For Men In Wheelchairs

[cavscout]

I'm imagining that the trying to keep the back under the person would be a problem. I've not really known many folks in wheelchairs but observing the transition process from one place to the chair or from the chair to another place can be a fairly awkward and cumbersome process without having to worry about making sure the skirt doesn't fly up or the back get out from under them. Maybe it would be one of those things that when you get the process right it's no issue.

As an alternative, maybe something like a skort that could be buttoned and unbuttoned ie. the UK modesty system. No pleats but a full apron on the front.

[Nighthawk]

I have a very good friend with MD. It hit him a few years ago. He's almost completely wheelchair bound now. I inspired him to take up the kilt. He wears SWK thrifty's for exactly the reasons being discussed here. The shallow pleats and long drop work like a charm for him. I would also add here that he blew up like a balloon after he got sick- he weighs just about 450 now, which was also a consideration. So there you are- for what it's worth, the thrifty has proven to ideal for my friend. Here's a picture of him:



He can stand and walk, but with a lot of difficulty. In this picture, he's wearing a SWK Black Watch.