(Images via carbonblacksystem.com) Wheelchairs can be cool and stylish, right? But can they still be comfortable, usable, and practical as well? The Carbon Black is giving form and function a new meaning to wheelchairs. This ultra lightweight wheelchair has a total weight of 8.5 kg (18 lbs, 11.83 oz) is made out of Carbon fiber, Read more…
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Mybility Kids: the All Terrain Wheelchair for Growing Children
When a wheelchair is used as a primary means for getting around, it’s important to find a device that can keep up with its user. Additionally, it’s important for that wheelchair to be capable of all activities the user enjoys, so it doesn’t slow them down. This is especially true when choosing a wheelchair for Read more…
Viktoria Modesta: The World’s First Amputee Pop Star
She’s a singer, songwriter, and model, but Viktoria Modesta is not your average pop star. Just like there are always new handicap vans, there are new pop stars that are constantly finding ways to stand out and get their career moving forward. Although, Viktoria took a unique turn in pop culture. Latvian performer Viktoria Modesta Read more…
Recreation Center for People with Disabilities
Aside from Chicago handicap vans, what about Chicago fitness or recreation centers for people with disabilities? We all know that staying active isn’t always easy, but it’s especially not easy as someone with a disability. This is why Elana Newkirk is working toward providing a place for people with disabilities to efficiently maintain a fitness Read more…
“Roll With Me” App for Wheelchair Users
(Image via www.rollwithmeapp.com) Introducing another app to assist wheelchair users in getting around without the extra hassle: “Roll With Me” app As a regular CTA rider in Chicago, Mohammad Ouyoun, the developer of “Roll With Me”, found it difficult to get around and find routes that were wheelchair accessible. This led to his idea of creating Read more…
Rollx Vans Achieves ISO 9001: 2008 Certification
SAVAGE, MN—December 17, 2014— Rollx Vans, a Minnesota-based direct manufacturer of accessible vehicles, announced today they are the first manufacturer and dealer in their industry to achieve the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001: 2008 Quality Management Certification. Rollx Vans was awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification after a nearly week long audit of their manufacturing Read more…
IntelliWheels: Push Your Wheelchair With Less Effort
(Image via www.intelliwheels.net) Wheelchair van conversions are helpful for getting where you need to be, but when it comes to wheelchair users needing to physically push their wheelchair, it isn’t easy. It actually takes a lot of effort, making it very physically straining. So what if it was possible for wheelchair users to move with more Read more…
Abilities Expo: an event for people with disabilities
Sometimes it may seem that the opportunities for adaptive sports, to learn about new technologies relating to the disability community, and even the ability to come together are few and far between. One expo has been changing that for more than three decades. And as you may already know, any opportunity we have to feature Read more…
Mariam Pare: Quadriplegic Mouth Painter
(Image via www.mariampare.com) Losing the ability to move different parts of your body is devastating. Though wheelchair vans make it a little easier, paralysis is not an ideal situation. Especially as a painter… Can you imagine suddenly losing the ability to use your hands as an artist? Mariam Pare, an artist from the western suburbs Read more…
Morgan’s Wonderland: a Theme Park for Kids of All Abilities
The word wonderland can spark many different ideas based on who is doing the dreaming about their wonderland. For Texas residents, Wonderland could very likely mean a place that’s safe, clean, and free of economic barriers that all individuals can enjoy. This wonderland is, of course, Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas. The Concept for Read more…