What are mobility aids used for? ⬇️Simply put, mobility aids help us with... Our mobility. Sometimes, people will stick to one mobility aid, such as someone with complete paralysis who relies on a wheelchair. (Note: some paralysis is incomplete, meaning they might still be able to move or walk. It’s a spectrum!). However, a lot of disabled people’s symptoms fluctuate from day-to-day or throughout the day. They can use a cane one day and then a wheelchair the following day. Some days are worse th