Insurance for wheelchair accessible vehicles is very handy to have. It’s practically a necessity in today’s world. Without insurance, life can get very difficult, very fast. Insurance can save you tens of thousands of dollars. Of course, when that kind of money is in play, there are various rules, restrictions, and requirements. Sorting out what Read more…
It’s likely that at one point in time or another you’ve had a scooter promoted to you as a way to get around. It’s even possible you’ve read about scooters in relation to medical issues. Generally when you’re hearing about mobility scooters it has to do with new technologies or additional features that are being Read more…
Started in 1995 as a simple email distribution list, Craigslist has become a great way to sell unwanted items, find jobs, and of course, buy things for a sometimes unbelievably low price. But as popular as it is, Craigslist has also been a source of controversy time and again. Questionable services are consistently offered. Both Read more…
Want proof that dogs are man’s best friend? Watch an assistance dog in action. Assistance dogs are canines that have been trained to help a person with a specific impairment or disability. The most common is the “seeing eye” dog for those who are blind. In addition, there are also hearing dogs and service dogs. Read more…
Electric wheelchairs have risen in popularity over the years, but many still prefer manual chairs. And it’s not necessarily because of money. Sure, electric wheelchairs cost more than a standard wheelchair does, but that’s not the only reason why people skip over them. Electric wheelchairs are heavy, they don’t collapse, they have more difficultly going Read more…
When someone is diagnosed with ALS, it comes with little warning. There might be a weakness in a limb or an unexplained slur in their speech. Many ignore it at first. Finally, they go to the doctor only to be told they have an incurable and terminal condition. ALS (or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a Read more…
For members of the armed forces, it can be difficult transitioning back to normal life when their time of service is over. This is especially true for men and women who are injured in the line of duty. For many, the they knew is either radically changed or gone altogether. That’s why three veteran brothers Read more…
When boys go surfing together, the last thing they probably want is for their mom to tag along. But that’s not the case for two brothers in Australia. In fact, they let their mom ride the waves right alongside them. Their friends are perfectly okay with it. Actually, it’s because of their friend Tyron Swan Read more…
The famous story “Flowers for Algernon” tells of a man named Charles Gordon, a mentally deficient janitor. At the beginning of the story, Charles undergoes a surgery that triples his IQ, making him a kind of super genius. But as the story unfolds, Charles realizes that the effects of the surgery are only temporary, and Read more…
Cerebral Palsy is a term used to describe multiple types of non-progressive motor conditions that result in physical impairment. Typically, cerebral is something a person is born with or develops very shortly after their birth. Currently there is no cure, but progress is being made in a variety of treatments. We thought we would take Read more…
