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Air travel has always been the stuff of nightmares for wheelchair users. If we’re not worrying about our wheelchairs getting damaged or lost, we’re … American Airlines Can Deny Boarding to Power Wheelchair Users on Regional Flights
Taiwan Excellence launched recently its Smart Medical Products that are focused on the aging society. (From left) Steve Lee, General Manager, … Taiwan’s Introduces Innovative Devices and Assistive Technology for Seniors’ Health Care
Earlier today, I was finalizing my notes for my classes for the coming week. One of the topics I will cover this week is advertising, which gives me … This Is Why I Love Commercials…
I have been a wheelchair user all my life, although my mum told me that I could stand till the age of 2. When my parents bought the house, they could… Inaccessibility In The House
In order to prevent an injury when using a wheelchair, you must be able to identify the cause of the injury in the first place. The most common injuries that arise from wheelchair use will involve the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, and wrist. Injuries can include soft tissue, nerve damage, sprains, abrasions, and contusions. Below […]
Here are 8 things to avoid saying to a person in a wheelchair: “I had to use a wheelchair for a while once, so I know exactly what you’re going through.” The truth is, you have no idea how that other person feels. You may have spent some time in a wheelchair for […]
Wheelchairs can be expensive. So how does one obtain a wheelchair with little to no income? Below are some ways that you can get a wheelchair with low or no income. Please keep in mind this is a simple overview. Medicare For Medicare to pay for a manual wheelchair, you must have a condition that […]
How did wheelchair mobility become to mean what it does today? Wheelchair mobility is the ability to get around with the use of a wheelchair or power-driven device to help improve the lives of individuals without the capability to walk. Wheelchair mobility can be increased in many different ways. Throughout history, mobility has been improved […]
Repairing a wheel on a wheelchair can be very easy depending on the type of wheel one has. Something wheels have to be taken to shops that fix the puncture like bike shops with specific equipment. Other times the wheel can’t be fixed due to the threads being used up, puncture causing rubber to rip […]