On Friday, September 4, a man who has dealt with Lou Gehrig’s disease went sailing for the first time in ten years by himself. Steve Heronemus has had his physical disability for a decade, but thanks to new technology, he was able to control the boat himself, despite having only the use of his jaw Read more…
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Month: September 2015
What Could a Smart-Chair Do for Wheelchair Users?
Smart technology changed everything we knew about phones. What was once used for vocal interaction suddenly became the key to the world around you. A person’s phone is their camera, their computer, their social life, and so much more. Some carry out their entire jobs on their phone. Now, a Swedish company called Permobil is Read more…
Is There a Cure for Muscular Dystrophy? A Look at the Present and Future
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is the name used for a number of muscle diseases that cause weakening and lose of function/mobility in the body. Though the exact number of people who have MD is unknown, the most common form is found in 1 out of every 5600 – 7700 males in the US, ages 6 to Read more…
Cruise Control for Wheelchairs? This Device Makes it Possible
Wheelchair accessible vans have cruise control settings, so why shouldn’t people’s personal wheelchairs have them, as well? That’s exactly what the Smart-Drive MX2 provides to the wheelchair using community. The new device, created by Max Mobility, has just received approval from the FDA in August and is now ready to be purchased by consumers. The Read more…
DARPA Created a Robotic Arm that Lets Users Feel What it Touches
Prosthetic limbs are nothing new, but the technology behind them has been making leaps and bounds in recent years. From cost-efficient, 3D printed limbs to heavier robotic versions, many advancements of prosthetic limbs have become available to consumers over the years. The one thing that most prosthetic limbs, no matter how advanced that they are, Read more…
Russian Man Scheduled to Undergo First Human Head Transplant
Yes, you read the title right. Valery Spiridonov, a Russian Computer scientist is set to undergo the first human head transplant. Surgeons will actually remove Valery’s head from his current body and reattach it to a completely different donor-body. The hope is that the two will pair successfully, and Valery will be able to move Read more…
Wheelchair Accessible Uber Drivers Expanding in Portland
Wheelchair users generally know how hard it is to take advantage of the services that taxi companies offer. Because of the limited use of handicapped vans in taxi fleets, it is often hard to hail a cab that can hold both the passenger and his or her wheelchair at all, let alone comfortably. While the Read more…
What to Know About Sending a Child with a Disability to School
It’s September, and millions of children across the country will be returning to their schools after the long summer break. Some parents will also be sending their child to school for their first time, which can be both frightening and exciting. For parents who have children with disabilities, this can also be a time of Read more…
Using the Internet of Things to Create a New Wheelchair Concept
We are quickly becoming connected to almost everything we own. Pretty soon, you will be able to access everything from your toaster to your wheelchair van, all by touching a single button on your phone. With the onset of smartphone technology, mobile applications and cloud computing, we now have the ability to access substantial amounts Read more…
It’s Not Too Late to Join STEPtember
Have you ever thought about how many steps a person takes in a day? Many average around 3000 steps. Of course, ‘steps’ look different for a lot of people. For some, a step is basic walking. For others it can be running or biking or moving around in their wheelchair. For those with cerebral palsy, Read more…