Original Article Page By Sara Vigneri – Christopher Reeve Foundation Every American deserves access to our country’s cities-it’s the law. But what does it really mean for a city to be accessible? To get a better understanding of how cities in the U.S. are faring when it comes to accessible living, The Christopher & Dana […]
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. 250,000 to 350,000 people have been diagnosed with this disease in the United States. When dealing with a disease like MS, some people may need wheelchairs to assist them in their daily life. Did you know that women are two times more likely to […]
The World Health Organization released an easy to read infographic. This infographic details the need for better health for people with disabilities. It is important to note the various ways those with disablites can receive assistance. As stated, 70 million people need a wheelchair, however, only 5-15% of people have access to them. If you […]
On August 6th, Invacare announced that it has completed the sale of Champion Manufacturing. Invacare’s domestic medical recliner business for dialysis clinics sold for about $45 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. Based on available information, the branch was purchased by the Los Angeles-based private equity firm Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. The sale […]
Officers arrived on the scene of a California City house fire, where they were informed of wheelchair-bound person that was trapped inside the building. Inside the house, was a nearby neighbor who was aware of the person trapped inside; a police officer and the neighbor cooperated with each other to free the woman from her […]
A boy in Kentucky successfully raised enough money to buy his best pal Casious the dog, a pet wheelchair. Ryder Mconathy is the kid of the day; his dog was diagnosed with myelopathy last year after an accident on a staircase, which crippled the dog permanently. Young Ryder raised enough money to buy his pal […]
Identifying the perfect wheelchair for your condition is a difficult task, but choosing a durable wheelchair is also something to keep in mind when purchasing a wheelchair. There is some debate on the differences between aluminum and steel wheelchair frames. Most people do not consider the material of the wheelchair when purchasing a chair, it […]
Planning a wheelchair accessible wedding You’re in love and planning a wedding. You’re just like so many other couples. So much to consider. There is a significant population of disabled brides and grooms out here. There are some extra things they need to consider when planning a wedding. These people are of all ages and […]
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