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A Folding Power Wheelchair Makes Travel Easy

A person who needs a motorized wheelchair and also needs to pack their wheelchair frequently for travel can find a convenient solution in a folding power wheelchair.

Contributor: Adam Hefner
Published: Mar 13, 2008



A Wheelchair Basketball Team's Success: A Year in Review

A short story about a successful wheelchair basketball team and the obstacles it overcame to achieve not just championships but to dominate life as well.

Contributor: Jeremy Campbell
Published: Dec 10, 2008



FAQs About Wheelchair Cupholders

How does a wheelchair cupholder differ from other types of cupholders?

Contributor: Chris Wright
Published: Oct 29, 2007



Home Modifications - Improving Wheelchair Access

When struck with an illness or injury, which requires permanent wheelchair use, modifying the home is a key issue for the patient. The following is a lists of home modiifications to consider.

Contributor: Christine Cadena
Published: Nov 13, 2006



How to Safely Operate Your Wheelchair Outside

Operating your wheelchair outside is much more difficult than doing it inside. There are more potential obstructions and you are unable to fully control your environment. Remember that safety should always come first when you operate your wheelchair outside.

Contributor: Steve Thompson
Published: Mar 21, 2007



Kurt Fearnley - 2009 New York Wheelchair Marathon Winner's Latest Challenge

Kurt Fearnley, amazing Australian paralympic wheelchair champion athlete, intends to crawl the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea for charity - just weeks after winning the New York Wheelchair Marathon.

Contributor: Susan Jane
Published: Nov 06, 2009



Making a Wheelchair Ramp According to the ADA Guidelines: Easy Reference Guide

Easy to understand ADA guidelines for designing a wheelchair ramp.

Contributor: C. Jeanne Heida
Published: Apr 15, 2009



New York City: The Perfect Accessible, Wheelchair-Friendly Travel Destination

With many museums, shops, museums, parks, and hotels within blocks of each other, getting around is easy for a person with a disability, even if you are wheelchair-bound, NYC is very accessible and barrier-free.

Contributor: Fern Cohen
Published: May 09, 2008



Portability, Performance Merge in Heavy Duty Folding Power Wheelchair

Folding power wheelchairs are designed to be compact and portable for travel purposes, but if the user and the items they're carrying weigh above a certain amount, it can be difficult to find a folding wheelchair that will carry them.

Contributor: Adam Hefner
Published: Mar 16, 2008



Shopping with My Sister Who Uses a Wheelchair

My sister who uses a wheelchair loves to go shopping, but shopping can often be a challenge for her. This article will discuss the various ways we have a successful and enjoyable shopping trip.

Contributor: Bernadette
Published: Jan 08, 2009



The Dynamics of a Wheelchair Purchasing for the Lou Gehrig's Patient

For individuals who suffer from ALS, a wheelchair often brings restored mobility and freedom. This is an overview of the considerations to be made before buying your first wheelchair.

Contributor: Christine Cadena
Published: Jul 17, 2007



Tips in Selecting a Power Wheelchair for an ALS Patient

These are some key points to keep in mind when picking out a power wheelchair for someone with ALS. There are several features that can be tried out.

Contributor: Michelle Caton
Published: May 26, 2010



Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games and Wheelchair Curling

The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic winter games include alpine skiing, the formal biathlon, and cross-country skiing. After its recent introduction, wheelchair curling is a comparatively new discipline that also makes an appearance.

Contributor: Sylvia Cochran
Published: Mar 23, 2009



Wheelchair Accessible Rides at Disneyland

A guide to rides at Disneyland that do not require you to transfer from a wheelchair to enjoy them.

Contributor: Kjersti Wasiak
Published: Mar 18, 2009



Wheelchair Basketball Support & Information

Supporting the Wheelchair Baskceball organization with information bringing attention to their game.

Contributor: Wayne Thomas
Published: Sep 08, 2009



Wheelchair Bound Exercises that Really Work

If you're confined to a wheelchair, here are some wheelchair techniques for exercise that'll help you look and feel better.

Contributor: Kristie Leong M.D.
Published: Feb 23, 2009



Wheelchair Humor: Volume I

I am... a wheelchair-using person. I am... TOEBREAKER!!!

Contributor: Toebreaker
Published: Nov 26, 2007



Wheelchair Power Soccer

Rolling Thunder is the wheelchair power soccer team that I play for. This game allows many people having an assortment of disabilities, to become competitive again for at least a couple of hours.

Contributor: Daniel Early
Published: Dec 23, 2008



Wheelchair Transport: Chair Options for Caregivers

Chair options for assistants taking care of people who cannot move themselves in a wheelchair include transport wheelchairs of various types as well as some electric models which can be installed with controls that you can operate.

Contributor: Adam Hefner
Published: Mar 16, 2008



Wheelchair-friendly Austria: Travel Tips for the "Disabled" Touring Vienna

This article offers travel tips, websites, government and social resources, guides and locations that are wheelchair-friendly or otherwise helpful to those with disabilities who are traveling in Vienna, Austria.

Contributor: Emerson Robbins
Published: Mar 11, 2009

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