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International Builders’ Show Highlights Best of Accessible Design

The International Builders’ Show showcased many of the latest trends in universal design or design that makes it easier for people to live in their homes regardless of age or ability.

Indego exoskeleton

One Step Closer

Walking Exoskeletons Inching Toward Retail

For people with spinal cord injury, the nearest and greatest technology hope for walking again is the current class of exoskeletons.

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Buyer Beware

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Purchasing Mobility Equipment Online

How do you know when to buy online and when to head down to your local mobility provider?

Access4Kids

New Device Gives Kids Access to Touchscreen Devices

Georgia Tech researchers created Access4Kids, a wireless input device that uses a sensor system to translate physical movements into fine motor gestures.

Reeve Foundation Releases Holiday Gift Guide for Spinal Cord Injury

If you’re not finding the right gift for that special someone with paralysis, you’ll want to immediately check out the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 2012 holiday gift guide.

Carolines Cart

Shopping Cart for Kids With Special Needs Debuts in 7 States

Cart offers additional postural support and positioning.

VMI Patriotic Honda Odyssey

VMI Salutes Veterans With Patriotic Honda Odyssey Conversion

In support of U.S. military veterans, Vantage Mobility International (VMI), a manufacturer of wheelchair accessible full-size and minivan conversions, has released a limited edition Patriotic Honda Odyssey with the Northstar conversion.

Pear and apple

Comparing Apples and Pears?

What You Need to Know About Bariatric Mobility Equipment

Mobility manufacturers explains the ins and outs of shopping for bariatric equipment, and an occupational therapist discusses the benefits of therapy.

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Reinventing the Wheel

The Latest Advances in Wheelchair Technology and Mobility Equipment

Take a look at this year’s hottest new products.

2012 Product Trade Show Still Open to Consumers

Medtrade, the durable medical equipment trade show for providers and clinicians, sets up shop at the Georgia World Congress Center Oct. 15-18.

Maddak ADL awards

OTs Awarded Prizes for Aids to Daily Living

Aids to daily living manufacturer Maddak recognized occupational therapists for their product design efforts.

Pitt Grant to Fund Study of Improvements for Wheelchair Users

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Pitt) and UPMC were awarded a $4.5 million grant to study improvements for people with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Hunter Harrison uses iPad

Is the iPad the Newest AAC Device?

Schools in Kentucky are using the iPad to help children with communication disabilities speak.

Sunrise Medical Updates Electronics, Motors on Quickie Power Wheelchairs

PG Drives Electronics and Linix motors have been added to the Quickie S-646 SE and Quickie P-222 SE Group 4, rear-wheel–drive power wheelchairs.