Despite the number of Guinness Book World Records there are in existence, breaking one of them is not an easy task. That’s part of what makes them so special to hold. You’re up against the world, and you have to be the best or try the hardest if you want to win the title. That Read more…
Sometimes something so obscure can spark an idea that changes people’s lives. Many inventions, from pacemakers to x-rays, were the result of obscure thinking that took the formulation of an one idea and transformed it into something different; something that now provides a valuable service to all of mankind. It’s lines of thinking such as Read more…
Back in the 70’s, two of the hottest shows in pop-culture were The Six Million Dollar Man and its spin off series, The Bionic Woman. The premise for both was basically the same. The main character was in a horrible accident that damaged their body beyond what it could ever recover from. So a secret Read more…
Things you should know if you have a lift van with a wheelchair lift Nothing stings worse than a large bill for repairs on your wheelchair van lift. Even if you have the money to cover the cost, it’s usually hard to hold back the tears as you see your hard-earned cash leaving your pocket. Of Read more…
Though we often take it for granted, and some may argue we’ve become overly dependent on it, technology is a marvelous thing. On a day to day basis, it connects us, makes our jobs easier, and allows us to accomplish tasks once thought impossible. When used properly, technology simply makes life better. And it’s Read more…
Your wheelchair, much like a wheelchair van, needs the proper maintenance to continue working properly throughout its life. It may seem complicated at first, but after some practice you can get to know the nuts and bolts of your chair and become a DIY wheelchair mechanic. Your Wallet Will Thank You According to the Robert Read more…
The financial cost of wheelchairs and their peripherals is a common concern within the wheelchair-using community, so much so that many lesser fortunate people cannot even afford a basic chair, much less something motorized. In order to maintain a budget that people can live on, wheelchair users have sacrificed much, and are often driven to Read more…
All good things, as they say, eventually come to an end. The Muscular Dystrophy Association has officially announced they are ending their annual MDA telethon nearly half a decade after it began. The reasoning? Telethons just aren’t very popular anymore (unless you count the plotline of 2011’s The Muppets movie). The way awareness is Read more…
