http://www.usatechguide.org/blog United Spinal Association Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-lights/ http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-lights/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:10:42 +0000 Ziggi http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/?p=3142
Here is a low cost, low labor, quick fix for night wheeling safety that doesn't require a wheelchair technician or dealing with wheelchair industry costs.]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-lights/feed/ 0 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/accessible-transportation/ http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/accessible-transportation/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:24:08 +0000 Ziggi http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/?p=2957 I was uber happy today to find out about the class action lawsuit that United Spinal Association, wheelchair users, and a number of disability rights organizations have brought against New York City.

The longstanding issue of accessible taxis in NYC may finally be coming to a head.
]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/accessible-transportation/feed/ 0 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/cold_weather_preparedness/ http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/cold_weather_preparedness/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:54:57 +0000 Ziggi http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/?p=2929 Mr. Frosty over there may like soaking in a pool of ice but for the rest of us the cold can present some serious threats.

Here are some really good tips from New York City Office of Emergency Management on staying on spot during those nasty cold spells. ]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/cold_weather_preparedness/feed/ 0 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-improve-traction/ http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-improve-traction/#comments Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:10:01 +0000 Ziggi http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/?p=2883
Snowy winter days are easy on the eyes and something many of us look forward to seeing, at least "once" each winter season. For wheelchair users these winter wonderland days can present some real issues with getting around and getting the not so wonderland things done.]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-improve-traction/feed/ 0 http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/lingerie-turned-adaptive/ http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/lingerie-turned-adaptive/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 10:08:18 +0000 Ziggi http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/?p=2691 C'mon, peel your eyeballs off of the picture and think practical solution.

A longstanding problem for women and some men whose grasp is less than prime are those hard to manage hooks and clasps used to, hmm, how do you best put this? Used to keep lingerie and undergarments in place.]]> http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/lingerie-turned-adaptive/feed/ 3