Millions of people in the United States are affected by paralysis or a have suffered a spinal cord injury that has limited their ability to move, according to a study conducted and released by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. According to the study, approximately 1 in 50 people, or about 6 million in total, Read more…
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Rowheels: Revolutionary Wheels for Manual Wheelchair Users
Revolutionary design. Superior bio-mechanics. The right way to roll. That’s the motto of Rowheels, a Wisconsin-based company that has created a new type of wheels, called Rev1, for manually operated wheelchairs. What makes Rowheels different from its competitors is not what the wheels look like, but how they work. Rather than pushing the wheels forward Read more…
3D Printing Makes Customizing Your Wheelchair Cheap and Easy
The basic design of the wheelchair has changed very little over the years, least of all cosmetically. Granted its functionality is more important than its aesthetic appeal, and there really isn’t anything inherently wrong with the overall design, but what if you could make a wheelchair capable of flying or travelling underwater? Why? Because Read more…
Chicago Hockey For Children and Adults with Disabilities
For Chicago-area residents with disabilities, indoor sports are a great opportunity to shake off the rust that builds up in most people’s joints during the winter months. That’s why organizations like the AHAI (Amatuer Hockey Association of Illinois, Inc.) and USA Disabled Hockey are so vital; they allow both children and adults to get out Read more…
New York Fashion Week Features Models with Disabilities
The fashion industry, unlike the handicap van industry, has a reputation for being cutthroat, shallow and extremely exclusive. However, we saw something different this year at FTL Moda’s show during New York Fashion Week, were models in wheelchairs and the world’s first male amputee model hit the catwalk. The show was held in collaboration with Read more…
How Jason DaSilva, a Filmmaker with MS, Became the Subject of His Own Film
With the 87th Academy Awards set to kick off, we decided to put the spotlight on a filmmaker that has been making great strides within both the Multiple Sclerosis and documentary film communities. In 2006, Jason DaSilva set out on a fun-filled trip to the beach with his family. As a seasoned documentary filmmaker, DaSilva Read more…
Paralympian Amy Purdy Features in Toyota’s Super Bowl Ad
Were you one of the many millions of people that watched the Super Bowl a few weeks ago? Whether you’re a football fan or not, we all know the commercials play an important part of every annual Super Bowl. Did you happen to see Paralympic Athlete and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Amy Purdy, featured Read more…
Why Not People – Events Platform Tailored for People with Disabilities
Roughly 1 in every 5 people are living with a disability in our world today, yet there are still many obstacles when it comes to accessibility. And, while there isn’t an issue when it comes to finding handicap vans for sale, one issue that is commonly overlooked is nightlife. People with disabilities like to have Read more…
Videos Games Might Help with Muscular Dystrophy
Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have been working toward a universal way to use interactive video game technology in order to help patients with muscular dystrophy. Creating this through video game technology called Ability Captured Through Interactive Video Evaluation, or ACTIVE-seated technology, they found a way to measure upper extremity movement for those with muscular Read more…
Winter Workouts for Wheelchair Users
As winter drags on and temperatures dip to new lows, getting out of your house to exercise can become as painful as diving into a frozen lake for a swim. While there are some polar bears who don’t mind coming out of their houses, chipping the ice off of their disabled vans and heading to Read more…