Researchers at Oregon State University have taken huge strides forward in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), publishing a study that contains an experimental treatment that has halted symptoms of the disease for almost two full years. Despite years of medical advances, and many setbacks, the scientific community has not yet been able to Read more…
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A Closer Look at the Nationwide Abilities Expo
Anyone looking to take a cross country trip to one of the country’s major metro areas in the coming months can check out the Abilities Expo being held on specific dates throughout the year. The Abilities Expo, which has been held for decades across the country, is a special multi-day event where people with disabilities Read more…
Microsoft Video Game Could Help Patients with MS
Multiple sclerosis, the incurable and widespread disease which affects over 2.3 million people across the world, is a disease that has troubled doctors and medical researchers for years. It’s unpredictable and debilitating effects on the nervous systems has presented challenges to those who suffer from it, often causing them to rely on mobility devices, wheelchairs Read more…
Is this the Age of the Exoskeleton?
While handicap vans have been around for decades and are definitely here to stay, it seems that the wheelchair itself may not alway be the preferred method of transportation for many people with disabilities. Over the years, we have been watching closely the rise of a new mobility technology: the exoskeleton. This technology has already Read more…
First Cybathlon to Take Place in Switzerland this Fall
Each year we find that technology advances further and further, especially when it comes to the technology that helps people live better lives. Last month, The Department of Veteran Affairs announced that in addition to the benefits for injured Veterans they already provide, like assisting with the costs for wheelchair accessible vans, they’re now going Read more…
Are You Eligible for Veteran’s Benefits?
The federal government, through the office of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), operates an annual enrollment program that allows those who have served their country in any of the armed forces an opportunity to gain access to necessary health benefits that can improve their quality of life. These benefits can be used for anything from visits Read more…
Lego to Release a Minifigure in a Wheelchair
The Lego Group has released a statement saying that they will release a standard minifigure depicting a young man who uses a wheelchair. Set to be released as a part of their Fun at the Park set, the minifigure will be the first of his kind. Over the past few years, Lego has been trying Read more…
Pennsylvania Man Turns His Wheelchair into a Snowplow
Snow makes it harder for everyone to get around in the winter. Whether you’re driving, walking, or using a wheelchair, simple trips can become a chore thanks to this slippery precipitation. Everyone deals with the snow in their own way. Some try to stay in as much as possible, maybe waiting for someone else to Read more…
Actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler Reveals She’s Had MS for 15 Years
When you’re a well-known actor or actress, much of your private life isn’t very private. Being on camera and in magazines, people naturally want to know more about you. Where do you come from? What do you like to do? How did you get to where you are now? Keeping secrets can be difficult when Read more…
Canada Makes Way for Wheelchair Accessible Uber Drivers
For Toronto wheelchair users, “ridesharing” just became a transportation option. Uber has launched their wheelchair accessible option, uberWAV, across the city. With uberWAV, a wheelchair user is able to use the standard Uber app to request a wheelchair accessible van. To provide reliable, professional ride service to Toronto, Uber has partnered with Dignity Transportation, an Read more…