Travis Mills: Veteran, Speaker, Author, Non-Profit Founder, Quadriplegic

Four days before his 25th birthday, Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was with his platoon during his third tour in Afghanistan.  After coming to a halt, Travis went to set down his back.  When the pack hit the ground, it set off an improvised explosive device that would forever alter Mills life. Both arms and legs were Read more…

This Minimally Invasive Spina Bifida Treatment Uses 3D Printing

The onset of 3D printing has rapidly changed almost every single industry that has chosen to implement the technology. As if out of nowhere, entrepreneurs, scientists and inventors are using this cost effective technology to print parts for wheelchairs and even create entirely open-source wheelchair designs. While the technology is still new to many people, Read more…

Study Says Power Wheelchair Sales Will Triple by 2018

used wheelchair vans and other mobility devices over the years. While the availability and sales of these devices have continued to increase, they are unlikely to match the growth in sales of power wheelchairs, which are projected to increase exponentially over the next few years. A comprehensive study by WinterGreen research is projecting that worldwide Read more…

From Kicker to Coach, How Larry Sanftner Become an Unlikely Football Hero

When Larry Sanftner was in high school, he dreamed of being on the high school football team.  While this dream isn’t uncommon for a high school boy, Larry’s particular situation was.  Larry had been born without a right arm.  As for his left arm, it was about half the size it should have been for Read more…