Power Wheelchair Seat Elevation Allows Kevan to See More of the World Kevan considers himself just one of the guys! He is a full-time wheelchair user who is redefining what accessible is. His message is that accessibility is different for everyone. In his eyes, it is "people helping people." He learned this when he decided to leave his wheelchair in America and his posse volunteered to carry him around Europe. 10/22/2020 Keep Reading
Exploring Early Intervention Adaptive Strollers, Part 1 When parents-to-be are preparing to welcome a child into their lives, there are various vital supplies they need to obtain – one of which is a travel system for the unborn child. Parents may spend hours researching various types of strollers to determine which one is ideal for their future child, lifestyle, and personal preferences. 9/29/2020 Keep Reading
Exploring Early Intervention Adaptive Strollers, Part 2 The primary goal of this post is to provide detailed information on specific equipment and options available in terms of early intervention adaptive strollers. So let's get to it! 9/29/2020 Keep Reading
Hybrid Drive Wheel Power Wheelchairs: Feature Matching to Client Needs Make a drive wheel choice for a power wheelchair – front, mid, rear, or hybrid – and you're potentially defining how well this chair will work for a client. It's one of the most important factors to consider, as it will impact the chair's performance over obstacles, on hills, at higher speeds, and on uneven terrain. Of course, it will also affect access at home, during transportation, and all the places that our clients want to go: school, the workplace, and into the community. 8/17/2020 Keep Reading
Choosing the Right Wheelchair Cushion As I gained a little experience and became more familiar with the cushion options, I realized I had started to develop my "favorites" and "go-to cushions." Eventually, I began making recommendations based on patient goals and understanding the unique benefits of each cushion. As a clinician working with individuals with disabilities, you may find yourself in a similar position when you determine that the patient you are treating needs a permanent wheelchair and seating system. 7/24/2020 Keep Reading
