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.
- By Elisha Bury
- Apr 01, 2013
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.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 01, 2013
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?
- By Elisha Bury
- Feb 01, 2013
Georgia Tech researchers created Access4Kids, a wireless input device that uses a sensor system to translate physical movements into fine motor gestures.
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.
Cart offers additional postural support and positioning.
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.
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.
- By Elisha Bury
- Oct 01, 2012
The Latest Advances in Wheelchair Technology and Mobility Equipment
Take a look at this year’s hottest new products.
Medtrade, the durable medical equipment trade show for providers and clinicians, sets up shop at the Georgia World Congress Center Oct. 15-18.
Aids to daily living manufacturer Maddak recognized occupational therapists for their product design efforts.
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).
Schools in Kentucky are using the iPad to help children with communication disabilities speak.
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.