Category Archives: Wheelchair News

David Newcomb, 32, was a victim of a hit-and-run on October 20th. He was riding home from work, he works as a manager at pizza hut, just as he hits his street to get home he gets hit from the back by a driver who just fled the scene. The man in the wheelchair was not injured […]

A rooster was evacuated during a fire and his name was Roo. He had broken his beak in two different places, bloodied his comb, his head got damage, and brain swelling occurred. Due to the injuries, the rooster was not able to sit up correctly, eat, drink, and crow. The rooster had the chair paid for […]

Staying productive in a wheelchair can be a problem for many users. That is why a company named Dynamic Controls created a system where the user can connect their Iphone via bluetooth to the system. It comes with an application to download and it is user friendly. This system where you can see a report […]

A $5 million dollar grant was awarded to researchers at Pittsburgh university which helps them in their research in continuing to further develop wheelchair safety and wheelchair standards in the industry. Since wheelchairs are breaking down 50 percent of the time it is a growing problem and the goal is to reduce this percentage and […]

A child from the United States but to be specific he is from West Virginia and was given an awesome experience to go hunting in his own wheelchair.  Brantly has been paralyzed from the waist down since birth and has gone through 21 surgeries and not forgetting the little kid is only five years old. […]

In the last few years, there has been a rise of disabilities being  portrayed in the media. Actors with disabilities have been making positive impact by playing key roles of the show regardless of their disabilities. Many times, non-disabled characters have been playing disabled roles, causing an ongoing argument in the media industry. However, there […]

What are smart home devices? You may have seen the term floating on advertisements or the popularity of the innovative technology. These products have neat features where they assist you on daily tasks, such as turning on/off the lights and providing you the latest news and information just by using your voice or a remote […]

  The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination and ensures equal opportunities. A restaurant should have these standard requirements:   Access Route Aisles, walkways, or routes must be at least 36 inches wide. An area, such as 5-foot circle or T-shaped space, must be […]

  A small personal alarm could help prevent an attacker from harming you such as the Karman Max Alarm – iMAX SOS alarm. The loud siren nose can scare off the attacker and also draw nearby bystanders to call for help.     Disabled and Seniors are vulnerable to be targets for attackers. Why?  Physical […]

Cooking can be the most satisfying or the most annoying task to do; however, people who loves to cook will find it enjoyable. Having an ideal accessible kitchen would be the best way to go but it can be costly. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying your passion. Below are tips and kitchen tools […]