Every day, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) provides service to more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers across more than 29 million square miles of airspace. And yet — commercial aviation is the only mode of transportation with no regulations allowing power wheelchair users to travel safely and with […]
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High and Low-Tech Solutions for Limited Mobility
When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]
Aging in Place, Fidgets, Independent Living, Mobility, Personal Care, Products and Devices, Wheelchairs
Light Switch Extenders Offer More Independence
Gaining independence while having a disability can feel difficult. One easy way to feel more self-sufficient is a light switch extender. This tool comes in many different designs fostered to help those reach a light switch in any room. They even have different extenders for different switch designs. Benefits to Having Light Switch Extenders Light […]
Ability Drive Collaboration Promotes Independence
Ability Drive™ gives those individuals in powered wheelchairs the ability to drive by their eyes. Using virtual buttons and eye gaze technology, people who aren’t able to use a joystick can regain their movement independence. And now Tolt Technologies, the maker of Ability Drive, is teaming up with Talk To Me Technologies. The collaboration will […]
Live Your Best Life with JACO
Imagine being able to accomplish a task that was once impossible, safely and independently. The KINOVA JACOⓇ Assistive robot — known as “JACO” —provides a way for those who have limited or no upper limb mobility to achieve this. Designed to be mounted on a power wheelchair and to integrate fully into your daily life, this […]
T-Pull Door Closer Makes Door Closing Easy
If you are in a wheelchair, you know the challenges of closing a door behind you. The everyday task of closing a door often involves an awkward and uncomfortable reach that takes time and strains muscles. The T-Pull Door Closer allows those with mobility challenges to close doors behind them effortlessly! This handy device is […]