Generally speaking, if you are in decent enough condition to be able to propel yourself around in a wheel chair and you expect that being in a wheel chair will be a temporary thing, then buying a manual wheel chair might be the right way to go. Compared to electric wheel chairs, manual wheel chairs are cheaper and usually lighter.
User Friendly Guide to Manual Wheelchairs
Information on selecting the most suitable wheelchair.
Working With The Disabled
Use these tips to enhance your relationship without your disabled colleagues and clients.