The New Old Age: The Cadillac of Walkers

Blog  |  newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com | Jul 28, 2008

Spend some time at an assisted living community these days and it’s clear that the Cadillac of walkers is no longer a jury-rigged contraption of found objects. <a

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Putting it All Together-- Getting a Dog Guide - AFB's Blog

Tomorrow Paige and I will have been working together for three weeks (I'm at the Seeing Eye getting my first guide dog, if you're just tuning in). We're really starting to work together as a team.

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Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » DOT Gets It Together For Air Travelers With Disabilities

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.

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/dot-beefs-up-protection-for-air-travelers-with-disabilities/

Blind Attorney Advocates for Wheelchair Access to Detroit Buses - AFB's Blog

Richard Bernstein, a blind attorney from Detroit (and a friend of mine) was on CNN recently for work in getting the Detroit buses to fix their wheelchair lifts so that wheelchair-using citizens could use the transit system.

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Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » Spam Attack Aimed At Triggering Seizures

“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 images to cause serious injury and harm.

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Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » Multi Application Paramobile Power Wheelchair

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.

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/multi-application-paramobile-power-wheelchair/

Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » A Look Behind Those Wheelchair Reviews

As many of you may know I manage the USA TechGuide website. This site is dedicated to a number of things but mostly to user reviews of wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and a few other related devices. Thousands of visitors stop there every day to poke around and take in the offerings.

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/a-look-behind-those-wheelchair-reviews/

Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » Wheelchair Sports Are Blazing At Blazesports America

They offer one of the widest arrays of wheelchair and adaptive sports for adults and kids in the nation. Everything from Boccia (that’s right), to Power Soccer.

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/wheelchair-sports-are-blazing-at-blazesports-america/

Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » Electricity Producing Kneebrace

Researchers report that the energy-capturing knee brace can generate enough electricity from walking to operate a portable GPS locator, a cell phone, a motorized prosthetic joint or an implanted neurotransmitter

http://www.usatechguide.org/blog/electricity-producing-kneebrace/

Wheelchair Diffusion blog » Blog Archive » 2008 Kids Sports Spectacular for Wheelchair Users

Family members are invited to come share in the fun. There will be interactive games and activities for the entire family. Come share the magic that smiles and laughter can bring. Click here to read quotes from previous attendees.

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