Wheelchairs
Advancements in mobility and chair design
A biking accident left Kirk Williams paralyzed, but he has traveled widely and inspired others to follow in his tire tracks. Kirk Williams in Baja, Mexico. “When I take the lift out of the van,” he said, “everyone seems to stop
… READ MORETechnology and legislation allowed Walter Marsh to work and to explore despite a debilitating heart condition. The author’s father, Walter Marsh, explored the lava fields of Craters of the Moon, in Idaho. Photo: Allison Marsh By
… READ MORE“Momma, you’ve gotta see this,” my 5-year-old son River says from the living room where he is playing Lego City Undercover on the Xbox. “I unlocked a wheelchair. It’s so cool.” As I roll into the room, I see his character,
… READ MOREThe support group started in April as a way to connect women in wheelchairs. Emma Read started an Instagram page to share her experiences living with a wheelchair. Submitted by Emma Read Jamie Malbeuf, CBC News Edmonton August 12,
… READ MOREDisability resources are not luxuries. They are basic defenses against inequality. Lucy Eaton, UC Berkeley Senior Daily Cal Archives/File By Lucy Eaton, Special to The Daily Cal, November 1, 2019 The following represents the
… READ MOREIncreased video-conferencing may boost willingness to book virtual appointments. A demonstration at the University of Alberta rehabilitation robotics lab shows how a robot with a video screen allows a specialist to monitor patient
… READ MORENearly 2 years after minor surgery, Maria Konopeskas just wants to get home. Maria Konopeskas was admitted to hospital for relatively minor surgery in November 2017. She’s still there. Jean Delisle CBC Laurie Fagan, CBC News
… READ MOREDriving a hand-controlled Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross CUV, Air Force veteran Karah Behrend took second place at the 2019 Rebelle Rally, an eight-stage, women’s-only off-road competition. Behrend was the first adaptive athlete to
… READ MOREWheelchair court sports are a blast. And modern sports chairs are built to be faster and more agile than ever, making them even more fun to use and very exciting to watch in action. Arizona athlete Tim Surry uses a Top End Pro
… READ MOREUsing biomedical modelling, researchers at TU Wien have developed a completely new type of wheelchair; specially designed handles make the drive more efficient and ergonomic. The crank levers change length throughout each revolution,
… READ MOREOnline booking tool closed and recurring rides suspended during pandemic. DATS introduced changes to service intended to help prevent the spread of the virus and manage ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic. But disability advocates
… READ MORE‘This will, I believe, serve as a destination for many families.’ Shouldice Park in an inclusive playground brought to Calgary, Alberta, Canada by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities. Landscape Structures Tricia Kindleman,
… READ MOREUniversal Design is better for all humans, not just the disabled. When I became paralyzed at the age of 15, I learned to live by hacking. Can’t walk anymore? Hack ambulation with a wheelchair. Illustration by Raquel Kalil Tyler
… READ MORESchools need a closer connection to children with special needs during closures. The Richmond family, left to right: Hayley, Jake, Phil and Harry. Jake and Harry have a rare genetic condition with a variety of complex special needs.
… READ MOREI can’t tell you how thrilled I was to independently send my wife a text for the first time. Meet Todd Stabelfeldt. He’s been using Tecla since February 2014. We asked Todd to share with us his thoughts since introducing Tecla
… READ MORE‘You’re perceived completely differently. You’re standing up. You’re at eye level.’ Ceilidh Corcoran has had her new Dutch-designed bike for two weeks now. Ceilidh Corcoran, Instagram Wallis Snowdon, CBC
… READ MORERecent report calls wait list ‘deeply disturbing.’ LeeAnn Poisson, left, sitting beside her daughters Abbey, centre, and Emily, right. Jason Viau CBC Jason Viau, CBC News Windsor August 12, 2019 Parents of adults with
… READ MOREEvent is FREE and open to all families. The purpose of the Recreation and Leisure Resource Fair is to provide information, resources, and education for families who are raising and supporting children and youth with special needs.
… READ MOREWhen you watch a Pixar movie, have you ever wondered why the characters’ movements and facial expressions appear so vivid and realistic? Illustration by Eric Chung for rehabINK By Yilina Liubaoerjijin, John Christy Johnson, &
… READ MORE‘Everybody should get a chance to go upstairs.’ Students at St. Stephen’s lined the hallways, cheering for 11-year-old Logan Gouchie as he exited the school’s new elevator and saw the second-floor for the first
… READ MOREWinSport has designed a fully inclusive, multi-sport program for ALL regardless of physical ability to discover adapted wheelchair sport opportunities currently being offered throughout multiple communities. Disability Pride Alberta,
… READ MORE‘She had the biggest smile I’ve ever seen on her.’ Thanks to the success of an online fundraiser, Dee Dee House’s family will be purchasing her the all-terrain stroller she needs to venture outside of her house
… READ MORENearly 2 million Ontarians live with some form of disability that affects their mobility, vision, or hearing — and the country is aging at a faster rate than ever before. That’s why experts are saying we need to embrace universal
… READ MOREI recently read an article in the Virginia Journal of Education that made me think about my feelings toward my mobility aids. The author, Kelly Hickok, is a wheelchair user, and she described how mobility aids give her a sense of
… READ MOREStreets need to be designed to consider people with disabilities, says Emerging Design Medal winner Ross Atkin. Dezeen spoke to him about four of his best tech-led works for people whose environments are “letting them
… READ MOREAbout 250 people gathered at Rotary Challenger Park on Saturday for a special event to raise funds and awareness for cerebral palsy research. The event also includes a special relay obstacle race where participants need to overcome
… READ MORECash has been participating in Challenge since he was 2 ½ ! “This event changed so much for him and for us as a family.” Meet the CO-OP Home Health Care Life Without Limits Ambassadors Register Today Run, Walk or Wheel
… READ MOREThroughout her young life, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo has been told her disability didn’t need to hold her back. She graduated near the top of her high school class. She was co-captain of the mock trial team. In April, she learned she had
… READ MOREMany families don’t qualify for coverage for costly special equipment and respite care. The family of six-year-old Lauren Tucker says they struggle to pay for all the care she needs — and they’re not the only ones.
… READ MOREThe world’s airlines have adopted a resolution that puts improving travel for disabled passengers at the top of their to-do list. At the International Air Transport Association annual meeting in June, the industry trade group
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