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…
If you are looking for the perfect vacation destination this summer, consider taking a road trip to downtown Chicago! The Windy City offers an abundance of accessible accommodations for every style and budget. You’ll see plenty of handicap vans in Illinois, too, since Chicago is considered to be one of the more accessible cities to live Read more…
Research is essential. We’re not just talking about research for school papers or the research you do when planning your next wheelchair vans purchase. Don’t get us wrong, those are both important. Research is essential for finding cures for disorders like ALS, muscular dystrophy and spinal cord injuries. Luckily, fundraising and grants exist to help Read more…
The United Spinal Association has announced that the 4th annual “Roll on Capitol Hill” legislative and advocacy conference will take place in Washington, D.C. this June. For four days (from June 7th to the 10th), thousands of people with disabilities as well as their advocates will meet with congressional representatives to raise awareness of various Read more…
We are slowly but surely entering an era where anything is possible. This certainly seems to be the case for Roosevelt “R.J.” Anderson, a paralyzed Army veteran from Chicago who is learning to walk again, all thanks to a new piece of machinery, not to mention a generous donation from a wealthy donor. The Read more…
Spring is in the air, and while we know it’s perfect weather to go shopping for wheelchair vans, it also means gardening season is about to begin! While gardening is a simple pleasure for many, the physical chores required to maintain a healthy garden can be very difficult for people with disabilities. However, thanks Read more…
The quest to uncover the definitive causes for Cerebral Palsy just took a turn towards a different area of scientific study: genetics. New research published in February by the Journal of Molecular Psychiatry is claiming that the cause of Cerebral Palsy, once thought to be related to brain trauma and abnormal development during pregnancy Read more…
April 10th marks the debut of a new arts festival in Grand Rapids that is the largest of its kind in the world. The DisArt Festival is a 15-day event with a mission to spread an understanding of disability through art, as well as promote an appreciation for work created by artists with disabilities. Read more…
