Wheelchairs
Advancements in mobility and chair design
More than anything, it’s completely a new way of life… and in an everyday capable chair. The GTE is the first off road and everyday power chair that you can fit into virtually any car. It’s also one of the lightest in
… READ MOREOwning a vehicle, even if you are unable to drive personally, can make a big difference in quality of life. Driving allows flexibility for attending school, work or social functions without advance reservations or worrying about bus
… READ MOREThe world that existed before the ADA is still fresh in the mind of J.R. Harding. Paralyzed in a 1982 schoolyard fight, Harding, a C5 quadriplegic, had to work hard for the life he wanted. A friend of high-profile politicians, a
… READ MOREMike Ervin. I’m sorry if I’ve seemed preoccupied lately. There’s a lot on my mind. I’m trying to word my appeal. Actually, I’m trying to word my appeal of the denial of my appeal. My first appeal was denied so my next
… READ MORESix years ago in Raleigh N.C., Maura Horton received a call from her husband, Don, the assistant football coach at North Carolina State. He was on the road for a game and having so much trouble buttoning his shirt, he had to ask a
… READ MOREAs great as all of the advances in touch screens technology and mobile devices have been for the spinal cord injury community, they’re not that helpful if you can’t hold the devices or easily touch the screens. By Ian Ruder, New
… READ MOREAlthough Chicago is already a very accessible destination, it’s getting ready to ramp up that access a notch with the coming influx of even more accessible taxis to the Windy City. By Candy Harrington, New Mobility July 13, 2016
… READ MOREEarlier this month, we got our first peak at concept images of the GO wheelchair from Layer Design – a stylish-looking product that’s designed to be tailored to each individual user. Now, the company has provided a detailed
… READ MOREWheelchair racing is one of the most fast-paced and exciting sports in the realm of Paralympics. Yet despite significant advances in materials, technology and design, athletes today still find themselves in ill-fitting,
… READ MORERob Gregory’s pictures were taken for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago adaptive sports programme and the RIC Hornets wheelchair basketball team. BBC News 23 February 2016 The shortlist for the 2016 Sony World Photography
… READ MOREBraceworks recommends Maximum Healthcare and Mobility in Calgary, an AADL Approved Wheelchair Provider, for exceptional customer support and service for all your home health care product needs, including wheelchairs. Note that AADL
… READ MORELife is a highway… we’ll get you there! Accessible Vehicle Solutions is opening the road to your freedom by providing an exceptional customer service experience. We are dedicated to providing up-to-date resources and
… READ MOREA Japanese startup is betting that an aging population of tech savvy first adopters will want their super-wheelchair. Whill To Rule: A wheelchair designed with techies in mind can make tight maneuvers. WHILL photo By Tam Harbert, IEEE
… READ MOREPatrick Joyce, who suffers from motor neuron disease (MND), has received a $196,000 prize from Hackaday after inventing a unique 3D printed mobility device. The Eyedrivomatic technology, developed in collaboration with Steve Evans and
… READ MOREOne Irish dad in Donegal has made the most incredible Hallowe’en costume for his son. by samedifference1 October 30, 2015 Oisin Roberts was seven when he first talked about wanting a Halloween costume that incorporated his
… READ MOREThe Smart-Drive MX2 is an electric drive unit designed to attach to an ordinary wheelchair and give a much needed boost whenever it’s needed. The unit has an anti-rollback feature, so that if you stop midway up a hill, the unit
… READ MOREPedro tests a self-powered, ‘rowing’ wheelchair that lets him paddle to move forward and backward. Watching, from left, are his sister and mother, Shriners surgeon Gloria Gogola, Rice Professor Ann Saterbak and Shriners
… READ MOREAlberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness to pay for basic medical equipment and supplies. Services and information Approved vendors list Authorizers and vendors Find
… READ MOREProsthetic and Orthotic Device Validation Certificate The AADL Prosthetic and Orthotic Device Validation Certificate, PDF, has been revised based on collaboration with the Alberta Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP).
… READ MORECost sharing of benefits The Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing
… READ MOREYou can change your AADL vendor or supplier based on need or choice: choose a new AADL approved vendor from the list complete the AADL Change Vendor Request form (PDF, 158 KB) fax or send the completed form to AADL Contact AADL You
… READ MOREStudents from the Schulich School of Engineering addressed a common issue faced by wheelchair users as their final project before graduating — and in the process were recognized at the 2015 Capstone Design Fair. University of
… READ MOREFor people who are almost entirely unable to walk, a powerful heavy-duty electric wheelchair is sometimes necessary. For folks who simply have limited mobility, however, often all that’s needed is a little something to lessen
… READ MOREWorld’s lightest, least expensive motorized wheelchair designed by BYU engineering students. Young kids with various genetic disorders often have limited walking ability, requiring them to use wheelchairs. Yet, traditional
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