Imagine being able to play the piano without ever having to move your hands or press down on the keys. Thanks to evolving virtual technology, that reality is coming to life before our very eyes. Enter the newest competitor to the virtual reality game: the FOVE headset. New Abilities in the Blink of an Eye Read more…
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What to Look for When Buying a Used Wheelchair Van
Buying a used wheelchair van is a great way for wheelchair users and their families to save a lot of money. It can always be great investment so long as you know that the seller is reputable and the van is in good condition. And therein lies the problem with buying used. Buyers Beware You Read more…
Summer Exploring with Manual, All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The typical wheelchair is designed to go across smooth floors, pavement, and carpet. While you might be able to wheel it over some short grass while enjoying a summer’s day in the park, things can get pretty bumpy pretty quickly. For wheelchair users who have a more adventurous spirit, they need a chair with wheels Read more…
The Top Wheelchair Accessible Colleges in the US
Graduation season is upon us and over 3 million students will be moving on from their High Schools to bigger and better things. From college plans to immediate jobs to traveling at home and abroad, students of all backgrounds will be let loose into the world to start their own lives. This includes the many Read more…
Breaking a Guinness Book World Record in Grand Rapids, MN
Despite the number of Guinness Book World Records there are in existence, breaking one of them is not an easy task. That’s part of what makes them so special to hold. You’re up against the world, and you have to be the best or try the hardest if you want to win the title. That Read more…
What We Can Learn From a Turtle in a Lego Wheelchair
Sometimes something so obscure can spark an idea that changes people’s lives. Many inventions, from pacemakers to x-rays, were the result of obscure thinking that took the formulation of an one idea and transformed it into something different; something that now provides a valuable service to all of mankind. It’s lines of thinking such as Read more…
A Real-Life Six Million Dollar Man
Back in the 70’s, two of the hottest shows in pop-culture were The Six Million Dollar Man and its spin off series, The Bionic Woman. The premise for both was basically the same. The main character was in a horrible accident that damaged their body beyond what it could ever recover from. So a secret Read more…
How to Avoid Costly Wheelchair Van Lift Repairs
Things you should know if you have a lift van with a wheelchair lift Nothing stings worse than a large bill for repairs on your wheelchair van lift. Even if you have the money to cover the cost, it’s usually hard to hold back the tears as you see your hard-earned cash leaving your pocket. Of Read more…
Creating New, Useful Technology with the Connect Ability Challenge
Though we often take it for granted, and some may argue we’ve become overly dependent on it, technology is a marvelous thing. On a day to day basis, it connects us, makes our jobs easier, and allows us to accomplish tasks once thought impossible. When used properly, technology simply makes life better. And it’s Read more…
Do-it-Yourself Wheelchair Repairs and Maintenance
Your wheelchair, much like a wheelchair van, needs the proper maintenance to continue working properly throughout its life. It may seem complicated at first, but after some practice you can get to know the nuts and bolts of your chair and become a DIY wheelchair mechanic. Your Wallet Will Thank You According to the Robert Read more…