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…
It might have just turned spring in the northern states, but many of us are already focused on the summer ahead. The weather is warm and the sun is shining (most days, at least), which means everyone is eager to be outside and enjoy it while they can. If you use a wheelchair to get Read more…
Somewhere, someone in the world is the best at something. And sometimes, it takes a bit of creative thinking to figure out what that something is. For wheelchair users, this opens up a whole set of skills that many people didn’t even know existed. From incredible feats of balance to wheelchair backflips, people with disabilities Read more…
Although disabled vehicles and wheelchair ramps help eliminate many of the mobility challenges that wheelchair users face, staircases still remain a prominent issue. However, an Israel-based company called SoftWheel has created a new type of wheel technology for both bikes and wheelchairs. This innovative wheel design contains built-in shock absorbers that drastically reduce the impact Read more…
