http://www.usatechguide.org/blog Blogging on wheelchairs and related technologies Sun, 11 May 2008 00:56:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Paramobile is for those that want to get out in the rough stuff, play a bit of golf, or have the desire to participate in adaptive sports from a standing position. Manufactured by Parabasetec Gmbh of Germany, this power wheelchair boasts rough terrain handling as well as the ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/multi-application-paramobile-power-wheelchair/ A spam attack on online forums and help centers of the Epilepsy Foundation appear to have been designed to trigger seizures in persons with epilepsy. "On Easter weekend, the Epilepsy Foundation—and those who use its online forums for help, support, suggestions and camaraderie—came under attack by people who posted rapidly flashing ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/spam-attack-aimed-at-triggering-seizures/ People with disabilities will have additional protections against discrimination when they travel by air, as the result of a new rule issued today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that strengthens the existing regulation implementing the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) and extends it to foreign airlines. The new rule ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/dot-beefs-up-protection-for-air-travelers-with-disabilities/ Sad news indeed. Here are just a few of the statistics from the comprehensive Second Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. You can download or view the entire report. If you're up for it. ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/sad-news-on-homeless-situation-in-usa/ Whirlwind Wheelchair International is a not-for-profit organization that develops wheelchairs that can be made and used in developing countries where accessibility, paved roads, and curb cuts may still be a dream for local wheelers. Their latest development, the Roughrider, was designed to take some of the "rough" out of wheelchair ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/whirlwind-roughrider-wheelchair-tackles-tough-terrain/ It looks like Bischoff & Bischoff of Germany have struck at both ends of the mobility scooter spectrum with their new products. The Orbis, a mobility scooter for use in difficult terrain and curb hopping, and the Agil, a lightweight transportable ... http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/2-new-muscle-mini-mobility-scooters/