Archives for “Mobility”
Sutherland Shire Council in New South Wales, Australia, has a beach wheelchair available for community use at Cronulla Beach (South Cronulla). The wheelchair allows access to the beach for people who use wheelchairs or who find the beachfront difficult to negotiate. The chair is available free of charge for short term loans. The chair is [...]
From Space Daily, Tokyo (AFP), 26 August 2009 Robotics and medical experts in Japan on Wednesday unveiled the prototype of a new hi-tech electric wheelchair that resembles a scooter and promises greater mobility. Users ride astride the four-wheeled Rodem—rather than sitting in it, as in a conventional wheelchair—steer it with a joystick and hold onto [...]
National Wheelchair Beautification Month was founded by Horace Knowles. According to an article by the Nashua Telegram at nashuatelegraph.com, Knowles suggests attaching a florist’s water tube near the top of a wheelchair by means of Velcro and inserting the real or artificial flower of your choice. It brightens the day not only for the wheelchair [...]
Deschamps’ Mobi-Mat provides access for wheelchairs, strollers, and pedestrians on sand, grass, or other soft and unstable surfaces. The beach access mat is a light portable polyester matting that is temporarily or permanently laid down on the ground to provide non-slip and traffic resistant access for all. Ultra-light, easy to set up and store, Mobi-Mat [...]
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life. Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) committed to advancing the profession of clinical exercise physiology. American Military University (AMU) Sports Management degrees courses [...]
The AccessAbility SIG began their fine tradition of conference accessibility guides for the STC conference to ensure that all members could attend. All members. Even those with, say, special mobility needs. As long-time SIG member, Mike Murray, declares, if it weren’t for the guide, he wouldn’t be able to attend. He must know that he [...]
Sailing for people with significant physical disabilities got its start in Canada in 1989, when Sam Sullivan used a British-made Sunbird dinghy to launch the first few sails at the Jericho Sailing Centre on English Bay. Today, the Disabled Sailing Association of BC (DSA-BC) operates eight specially designed Martin 16 sailboats and hosts between 800 [...]
The following is from an 8 May 2008 posting on http://www.consumeraffairs.com/. But travelers complain existing rules are often ignored May 8, 2008—Travelers with disabilities will be getting new protections against discrimination when they fly on a foreign airline flight that begins or ends in the United States, as well as on any flight operated by [...]
“Think Positive” is the theme for World Arthritis Day 2008. This theme acknowledges that the challenges associated with arthritis/rheumatism can also get you down emotionally, but that there are a number of positive things you can do to help you feel better in yourself and get more from your life. Our campaign for this year [...]
VIA Rail in Canada and Amtrak in the U.S. have excellent services for special needs. To be sure you receive the service you need, purchase your tickets over the telephone and let them know what you need. Services vary from train to train and station to station but if they know in advance what you [...]
There is an excellent blog by the owner of a woman-owned car dealership in California at AskPatty.com "Automotive Advice for Women". She supports and is the president of the United Spinal Association and her blog posts include many that relate to disabled drivers. "Transportation From a Different View Part II – Hand Controls Spell Freedom [...]
Press Release from the United Spinal Association, Release: Monday, June 18, 2007 Example of a disabled access minivan with left side ramp access that is blocked by a sedan parked illegally in the required access aisle. If you have wondered about the purpose of those blue diagonal-lined areas adjacent to, or between, accessible parking spaces [...]
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Tips (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about using all-terrain vehicles. All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are among the most popular recreational vehicles in the nation today, but along with popularity comes increased risk and sometimes carelessness. Don’t spoil the fun—get a copy of this timely list of safety reminders today. [...]
Spine-health.com Provides in-depth peer-reviewed information about most conditions with clear animations of spine anatomy, conditions, and procedures. It also provides a "Find a Doctor" directory of board certified / board eligible spine specialists in the U.S. and UK. SpineUniverse Provides peer-reviewed information to patients and physicians. Medical information includes reviews of non-surgical and surgical treatments [...]
Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Resources by State Stay Safe: Preventing Spinal Cord Injury (.pdf). The United Spinal Association offers a free publication about preventing spinal cord injury. Not many people believe they can become a statistic of spinal cord injury; however, it happens every day. It is [...]
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBH) Children with Spina Bifida a resource guide for parents International Federation for Hydrocephalus & Spina Bifida Spina Bifida Association of America Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada Spina Bifida Fact Sheet
National Scoliosis Foundation (NSF) NSF Forum iScoliosis.com Resources on the Web Scoliosis Research Society Spine Kids
About One-Handed Typing describes the best ways to type with one hand with examples of regular and one-handed keyboards. Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) Amputee-Online.com Amputee and Disability Resources for Canadian Amputees provides information that will help you cope with your amputation and phantom pain experiences. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) [Denmark] International [...]
ActiveForever.com provides a wide variety of resources for Assistive Devices that can help people maintain their independence and active lifestyle. Products include electrotherapy TENS and EMS units and supplies, and other items for sports medicine and physical therapy rehabilitation. Action Products, Inc. makes wheelchair cushions and seating systems; heel and elbow protectors, and full mattress [...]
Action Products, Inc. makes wheelchair cushions and seating systems; heel and elbow protectors, and full mattress overlays for Rehab/DME markets Advanced Mobility, Inc. provides an array of mobility equipment and services to both private and government clients in the Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., areas Autochair (wheelchair and scooter carriers). AutoChair designs and manufactures hoists [...]
ABLE to Travel has travel agents who have dealt with all types of issues that a traveler using a wheelchair or who has limited mobility may encounter during his or her trip, including accessible transportation to and from the airport, stowage of wheelchairs or other mobility equipment on board an aircraft, accessible hotel accommodations, and [...]
Reprinted with permission from the American Automobile Association, AAA World Magazine, May/June issue, 2000. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published its first consumer brochure to help persons with disabilities select and purchase a car with adaptive equipment or modify an existing vehicle. Adapting Motor Vehicles for Disabled People provides a step-by-step process [...]
Mobility is the quality of moving freely. Reference Books and Resources There are several excellent books related to mobility. See the suggested reading list for general information and detailed reference books for your library. Recent and Relevant Motor Disabilities techniques and concepts One-Handed and Two-Handed Keyboard a standard desktop keyboard that has been enhanced to [...]
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