University of Michigan launches 3D printed orthotics program
Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are implementing a new orthotics and … READ MORE
Assistive technology
Self-care and improved mobility
Getting the equipment you need and learning to self-advocate
It all started when I was in rehab dealing with a particularly insensitive sales rep … READ MORE
Uneven terrain: Tactics for orthotic device users
Helping patients manage an orthotic device can be challenging, but doing so in the … READ MORE
Who will care for the caregivers?
I should have put his socks back on. The thought kept nagging me as I finished my … READ MORE
Brain-controlled robot lets physically challenged see the world
For those with severe motor disabilities, mind-controlled prostheses have long … READ MORE
Modular children’s wheelchair ‘Chair 4 Life’
Product design consultancy Renfrew Group, in partnership with the NHS unveiled the … READ MORE
Swedish adventurer reaches south pole in sit ski
On Dec. 21, 2016, Aron Anderson, a Swedish man, became the first person to reach the … READ MORE
3D printed camera rig enables photographer to create
James has a life-threatening condition, but he’s desperate to leave his mark on … READ MORE
One sexy walker!
I love how designer Manuel Hess put it… “a walker doesn’t have to look like a … READ MORE
WHILL launches Model M – New personal electric vehicle redefines mobility for wheelchair users
WHILL, the leader in intelligent personal electric vehicles (EVs), presents its new … READ MORE
In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity
Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and … READ MORE
It’s pretty beautiful: Wheelchair whiz kid learning to walk
‘It’s been really neat to watch because we never thought we would see … READ MORE
Extending your reach
Unlike most cold-climate wheelers, Dave Kott can’t wait until the first snowfall … READ MORE
VERA: Virtual physical therapy in the comfort of your own home
VERA is an all-in-one device that utilizes a tele-rehab platform to help patients … READ MORE
Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost
Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great … READ MORE
How a volunteer ‘voice bank’ helps the speech impaired
Ryan. Alex. Siri. These are names of robotic voices that are often programmed on … READ MORE
A day in the life of four wheelers
Alex Ghenis, Paula Larson, Ian Jaquiss and Ellen Stohl are four very different … READ MORE
Why Hire Engineers With Disabilities? They’re Practiced Problem Solvers
Why hire engineers with disabilities? They’re practiced problem solvers. Disabled … READ MORE
Stimulator bypasses spine injury, helps patients move hands
Experimental treatment improves grip, finger motion up to 300 percent in … READ MORE
Iris lightweight walking aid is stylish and functional
The Iris walker was designed with as much style as functionality. It’s … READ MORE
The iBOT is the superhero of wheelchairs
Toyota and Segway inventor Dean Kamen have teamed to produce this stair-climbing, … READ MORE
Silly putty with serious sensing capabilities
Jonathan Coleman holding a piece of G-Putty while his son Oisin holds a piece of … READ MORE
Lack of appropriate clothing hinders people with disabilities
Apparel manufacturers could play a vital role in helping people with disabilities … READ MORE
Improving lower extremity orthotics management for children with cerebral palsy
Some cerebral palsy cases caused by genetic anomalies, not just brain injury: study. … READ MORE
Liftware levels playing field for disabled diners
The Liftware Level is a motorized utensil that automatically bends itself to … READ MORE
Toronto photographer’s app is remapping accessibility around the world
Maayan Ziv was born with muscular dystrophy which she says has helped her build up a … READ MORE
Edmonton toddler a whiz in homemade wheelchair
Just like other children learn how to crawl, Evelyn slowly figured out how to wheel. … READ MORE
In search of a better backrest
This past Tuesday, I rolled by my local wheelchair shop to make a small chair … READ MORE
Experimental scaffold hasn’t reversed her paralysis, but she’s embraced life ‘with wheels as legs’
Jesi Stracham used to captivate biotech investors and inadvertently move markets … READ MORE
Shooting action sports photography as a quadriplegic
While playing baseball at the age of 21, an ill-advised slide into third base cost … READ MORE
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