Despite all of the advancements in the wheelchair industry, comfort is still an issue, especially for full-time wheelchair users. Fortunately, small, simple changes can make a huge difference and provide all-day comfort for people with disabilities. Read on for six easy ways to make your wheelchair more comfortable! Lumbar Support: Your lumbar area — Read more…
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Adaptive Sports: Rock Climbing
Being stuck inside all winter long is no fun for anyone, no matter their situation. But, when that also means that you’re not able to get the exercise your body needs, because you don’t have adaptive equipment at home, it’s all that much worse. Luckily, on days when you are able to get out and Read more…
Fox’s New Hit “Empire” Puts a Spotlight on ALS
After airing previews for what seemed like an eternity, Fox finally debuted their new show “Empire” at the beginning of the year. With the heavy promotion and big names both in front of and behind the camera, the show was expected to be a big success. Less expected was the direction the show went with Read more…
By the Numbers: Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Facts
Millions of people in the United States are affected by paralysis or a have suffered a spinal cord injury that has limited their ability to move, according to a study conducted and released by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. According to the study, approximately 1 in 50 people, or about 6 million in total, Read more…
Rowheels: Revolutionary Wheels for Manual Wheelchair Users
Revolutionary design. Superior bio-mechanics. The right way to roll. That’s the motto of Rowheels, a Wisconsin-based company that has created a new type of wheels, called Rev1, for manually operated wheelchairs. What makes Rowheels different from its competitors is not what the wheels look like, but how they work. Rather than pushing the wheels forward Read more…
Chicago Hockey For Children and Adults with Disabilities
For Chicago-area residents with disabilities, indoor sports are a great opportunity to shake off the rust that builds up in most people’s joints during the winter months. That’s why organizations like the AHAI (Amatuer Hockey Association of Illinois, Inc.) and USA Disabled Hockey are so vital; they allow both children and adults to get out Read more…
Paralympian Amy Purdy Features in Toyota’s Super Bowl Ad
Were you one of the many millions of people that watched the Super Bowl a few weeks ago? Whether you’re a football fan or not, we all know the commercials play an important part of every annual Super Bowl. Did you happen to see Paralympic Athlete and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Amy Purdy, featured Read more…
Why Not People – Events Platform Tailored for People with Disabilities
Roughly 1 in every 5 people are living with a disability in our world today, yet there are still many obstacles when it comes to accessibility. And, while there isn’t an issue when it comes to finding handicap vans for sale, one issue that is commonly overlooked is nightlife. People with disabilities like to have Read more…
Winter Workouts for Wheelchair Users
As winter drags on and temperatures dip to new lows, getting out of your house to exercise can become as painful as diving into a frozen lake for a swim. While there are some polar bears who don’t mind coming out of their houses, chipping the ice off of their disabled vans and heading to Read more…
A New Winter Solution: Wheelchair Canine Companions
Snow is always exciting in the Midwest around Christmas time, but other than that, it can be quite the hassle to deal with for majority of the year. Am I right? Even if you aren’t a wheelchair user, snow can be difficult to get around. Whether you’re strolling through icy sidewalks or driving your handicap vans Read more…