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Birth Of The Electric Wheelchair

Here’s a red letter day in the history of wheeled mobility- The birth of the modern electric wheelchair.

More accurately, the birth of the first successfully working electric wheelchair. Engineers, designers, clinicians, and consumers were all involved in the project. A process that today’s wheelchair industry should give some consideration to.

Do It Yourself Kitchens For Women In Wheelchairs

“Kitchens For Women In Wheelchairs” is a great wheelchair accessibility peek at the past.

While the title may not reflect today’s disability etiquette, the information contained in this PDF was at one time and to an extent still may be extremely useful.

Powered Wheelchair Downside Humor

I’m always amazed to see how well many people cope with the downside of wheelchair use, and how often humor is used to deal with the frustrations.

Check out some humorous out-takes from emails and reviews that we have received from powered wheelchair users regarding how they feel about their chairs.

Disability Parking Permits Worldwide

Disability parking permit rules can be confusing from state to state. Imagine trying to get a worldwide handle on this?

It seems that an ambitious group of Brits did just that.

The Boss Wins Distinguished Service Award

Paul J. Tobin, United Spinal Association’s president and CEO was honored with the 2011 Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award at Citi Field.

But I knew him when…

The Wheel World

The wheel world: the world that revolves around wheelchairs, yet not necessarily around the people who actually USE wheelchairs.

If you are a wheelchair user you are part of one of the most discriminated minorities in the United States, actually – the world.

Autonomous Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

You may have noticed that I have been on a robotics kick lately. Sure thing, many of my recent posts have been on commercial devices that can do double duty as assistive technology for people with disabilities.