A few months ago, we put together a list of some of the best and worst pop culture characters in wheelchairs. We now have another to add to the list: Julia Roberts. In an upcoming film debuting on HBO titled The Normal Heart, Roberts plays Dr. Emma Brookner based on real-life Doctor Linda Laubenstein. The Read more…
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Extreme Sports for Wheelchair Users
Extreme sports. These sports are made specifically for adrenaline junkies. The people who love to feel that rush when they just don’t know if they will complete the move they’re trying to pull off. And, the additional rush of joy they feel when they do fully pull it off. They aren’t for just anyone. They Read more…
Could a Voice-Controlled Wheelchair Revolutionize Care?
Technology is crucial for wheelchair users. It is crucial because it assists them in getting around their home, and essentially from point A to point B. It is especially crucial for wheelchair users who have extremely limited mobility and are not able to use a joystick to control and wheelchair. So, it is not surprising that Read more…
Let’s Fish: a Nonprofit Enabling Anglers with Disabilities
In Minnesota, like many other places, fishing is a pastime that brings families together during the summer months. In fact, we’re already counting down the days until the Minnesota fishing opener, so we can hit the lakes. But, what a lot of people forget is that fishing isn’t always very accessible for individuals with disabilities. Read more…
Paralyzed Woman Proves Doctors Wrong
Chances are if you or someone you know is paralyzed from the waist down, you have probably heard a doctor’s prognosis that walking will never again be an option. You purchase a wheelchair, one of our wheelchair accessible vans, and either move or convert your home into one that’s handicap accessible. However, some people just Read more…
Jon Imber: The Painter Who Didn’t Let ALS Stop Him
Most people discover their dominant hand by the time they’re two or three. From then on, that hand they instinctively use first. It’s typically stronger and more coordinated. Sure, there are some who are pushed to use their other hand for various reason, and there are those who are ambidextrous, but most people stick to Read more…
A New Addition to the Paralympic Winter Games
If you spent any time watching or following this year’s Paralympic Winter Games, you probably noticed the newest addition to the games: Para-snowboarding. Para-snowboarding, or adaptive snowboarding as it was originally called, was added to the Paralympic Winter Games shortly after the conclusion of the 2012 summer games. The sport made its worldwide debut during Read more…
SENSIMAT: A Better, Safer Way to Sit
Pressure sores are something that can be hard to avoid as a wheelchair user. They can affect you not only physically, but emotionally as well. Wheelchair seat cushions are common to use in order to prevent this, but an additional form of technology has been introduced to enhance the comfort of your wheelchair. It’s Called Read more…
Dogs Use Wheelchairs, Too
When you think about wheelchairs, what comes to mind? Who do you think about? Who do you imagine using them? If you automatically thought of adults and children or even a specific person, then you’re probably with the majority of people who answer that question. But, did you know that dogs use wheelchairs, too? Wheelchairs Read more…
Clothing Line for Wheelchair Users
Trying on clothing is something that many people loathe. This is true for both able-bodied individuals and wheelchair users alike. But, what many people don’t realize is the added difficulties that arise due to clothing for many wheelchair users. For example, seams and pockets rub against skin and cause sores. As well, adaptive clothing is Read more…