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The last few months people across the US have experienced a harsh winter that has forced some schools to close for days at time, and in some cities, federal government buildings have been required to shut down because of bad weather conditions. The good news behind recent bad weather reports, SPRING IS COMING! Yep, spring […]

  This guide should help you understand fire safety protocols while in a wheelchair. Having an understanding of the special evacuation protocol in case of a fire can improve the chance that people with limited mobility and emergency responders can evacuate individuals and save lives. Conventional fire safety plans do not include instructions and safety […]

Chinese Government releases photos of probable Malaysia Flight wreckage. The area the wreckage was found in is in line with the flight plans and potential air space the Malaysia Flight may have reached. A Chinese satellite looking into the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 “observed a suspected crash area at sea,” a Chinese […]

Transferring an individual from a wheelchair to toilet A caregiver must be present for this type of transfer. This guide includes the following procedures: 1. Starting Transfer From Wheelchair To Toilet  2. Removing Footrests & Clearing a Path To Transfer 3. Caregiver Positioning & Precautions 4. Wheelchair User Shifting 5. Standing & Transfer For Wheelchair […]

Snow-covered, icy streets can get the best of even the heartiest Minnesotan. Almost all of us have stumbled or had a hard time trudging through fresh snowfall. But winter weather poses an especially difficult challenge for people who use wheelchairs. The snow makes it difficult to maneuver and steer, and it can be so limiting […]

Brain Controlled Wheelchair a Possibility? We’ve informed our audience before about a promising upcoming technology that will allow wheelchair users to control their chair with their brains. We have also brought up the topic of other ways to control powered wheelchairs, including controlling it with your ears, and another article about controlling a power wheelchair […]

Mark Smith browses his favorite manufacturer sites. From interactive features to Facebook pages to YouTube channels, this past year has delivered wheelchair manufacturer websites with more consumer resources than ever. Many of these sites offer a consumer-controlled multimedia experience, where from your computer, smart phone or tablet, you can access an astounding array of comparison […]

Half of the city’s taxis will be wheelchair accessible by 2020 because of a settlement agreement reached on Friday in a federal class action lawsuit, officials said. When fleets purchase new cabs, which have a lifespan of three to five years, they will be required to replace at least half with wheelchair accessible cabs. The […]