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The Tragedy of Medicare Cuts In Wheelchair Funding

Americans who depend on Medicare for their powered wheelchairs are facing a crisis of great magnitude. See how Medicare cuts have affected the lives of wheelchair users in Small Town, [...]

Mayan The King of Mobility Scooters

Mayan, The King of mobility scooters. Check out this rugged no wimp out no excuses muscle scooter from British manaufacturer Horizon [...]

Wheelchair User Experience Survey

The University of Connecticut is requesting help from wheelchair users. They are conducting research on wheelchair user opinions pertaining to wheelchair technology and services. [...]

A wheelchair is A wheelchair is A wheelchair?

So you think all wheelchairs are the same? Take a look at this video and get a real eye opener. It’s all about diversity and it’s all about choices. Enjoy the [...]

Obama Accused of Institutional Bias in Health Care Reform

Sad tidings for Americans with disabilities who would prefer to age at home and in thier communities rather than in the care of an institution or nursing home [...]

Congress Introduces Bill To Make Communications More Accessible

On 6/26, Rep. Ed Markey intro’d HR 3101 to make phones and TV more accessible for deaf, blind & others with disabilities.

Before Congress adjourned on June 26, Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the “21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009″ (H.R. 3101). This comprehensive measure would modernize disability accessibility mandates in the [...]

Toyota Taps The Minds Of Powered Wheelchair Users

Toyota taps the minds of powered wheelchair users with new technology that hands control of the wheelchair over to the users [...]

Another Sad Powered Wheelchair Story

Owning a powered wheelchair should not become a nightmare yet for many wheelchair users it becomes just that.

Here is yet another email we received. This one is from a women in Nevada who is trying to get her brother mobilized in a reasonable time and in some sane manner. This quite common scenario speaks for [...]

Carolina Crash Quad Rugby

The Carolina Crash quad rugby team is recruiting players for their upcoming season This is a great opportunity for interested parties in North or South Carolina to get involved in a competitive and exciting wheelchair [...]

New Funding Guide For Standing Frames

If you are considering approaching your equipment funder for a standing frame you may want to have a look at this new funding guide from Altimate Medical first. It’s a helpful guide that will go a long way in helping you to get your [...]