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Month: September 2016

Plan a Trip to the Superfest International Disability Film Festival

Posted on September 28, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

Looking for great movies made for and by members of the disability community? It may be time to take your wheelchair van out to California this fall. The Superfest International Disability Film Festival will be held in in Berkeley and San Francisco this year from Saturday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 23rd. Here are the Read more…

Posted in General, Lifestyle

A 3D Printed Wheelchair that Fits Your Body

Posted on September 26, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

The designer of the Go wheelchair, Benjamin Hubert describes the device as something that will “look cool lined up at the club.” It’s stylish, sleek, modern and best of all, can be made using a 3D printer. The result of a two-year research period, this new wheelchair design project is the result of dozens of Read more…

Posted in Technology

VA Expanding Transportation Services for Veterans in Rural Areas

Posted on September 22, 2016November 28, 2022 by Scott Andrews

For wheelchair-using veterans in rural areas, getting to and from medical appointments is necessary in order to keep them in good health. But it is not uncommon for veterans to live more than 100 miles from the hospital or health center that they frequent, making it near impossible for them to get there if they Read more…

Posted in General, Lifestyle

The Rio 2016 Paralympics Roundup

Posted on September 19, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

If you’ve been watching the 2016 Paralympics in Rio (as we have) you are probably just as bummed as we are the the games are over. We have been following the buildup of the games for months and have been progressively diving into some of the events, including: Paralympic Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Paralympic Boccia Read more…

Posted in General, Partners

Your Wheelchair May Drive Itself One Day

Posted on September 16, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

The idea of a self-driving, completely autonomous wheelchairs may sound like things straight out of a science fiction story, but the possibility of people in the disability community using them to get around is more likely than you think. In fact, the technology is already moving through its early stages, and researchers are testing new types Read more…

Posted in Lifestyle, Technology

The Science Behind Paralympic Wheelchair Design

Posted on September 14, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

Wheelchair technology has come a long way, and it seems like each week there is something new in the works for the industry. From 3D printed wheelchairs and accessories to standing wheelchairs and more, there is no limit to the new innovations that can make wheelchairs more useful, affordable and easy to use. And nothing Read more…

Posted in Technology

New Luggage Design Attaches Right to Your Wheelchair

Posted on September 12, 2016January 28, 2019 by Scott Andrews

People complain about having to haul around their luggage when travelling, but no one knows this struggle more than wheelchair users. For those who don’t have their own wheelchair accessible vehicle, or if they are travelling long distances, a plane is usually the best option. But getting around a crowded airport is enough of a Read more…

Posted in Lifestyle, Technology

The 2016 Rio Paralympics Have Begun!

Posted on September 9, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

The 2016 Paralympic Games officially kicked off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is the moment that we have been waiting for. From now until September 18th, we will all get to see the world’s best athletes represent their countries in a variety of paralympic events. The Big Opening The games officially kicked off on Read more…

Posted in General, Lifestyle

Learning to Walk Again with Virtual Reality

Posted on September 7, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

From “mind over matter” to “perception is reality,” there are a whole host of phrases that describe the power that the mind has over the body. This is exactly the concept that researchers are trying to use to help paraplegic patients walk again. Walking Again Using virtual reality, the Walk Again Project (WAP), a nonprofit Read more…

Posted in Technology

September is National Spinal Cord Awareness Month

Posted on September 1, 2016October 18, 2017 by Scott Andrews

September is a month known for many things: back to school month, the end of summer, the start of the NFL regular season. But for the approximately 300,000 people who suffer from spinal cord injuries (SCI), September is also a month that brings awareness to their lives, their injuries and their quest for better treatment. Read more…

Posted in Lifestyle, Partners

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