CitiRoller is an app for the iPhone produced by Papa Products that makes life much easier for someone in a wheelchair. As anyone with a disability knows, not all buildings and structures are set up to accommodate all access needs. CitiRoller can help you locate places and services around your city that are wheelchair-friendly. For…
Although it can be tough living with a disability, wheel-chair friendly technology can enable you to live your life with minimal inconveniences. With a few additions to your home, you can maintain the mobility and independence you need in your life. Here are a few examples of the features and improvements of the kind you’ll find…
Millions of people worldwide use wheelchairs. But, whether you are permanently confined to a wheelchair or just using one for a short amount of time, you can still live a normal, healthy life. One of the most important things you can do to maintain your health, happiness, and endurance is to exercise. That’s right; you can…
Living with a physical disability doesn’t have to mean living without the freedom of mobility. There are a number of different mobility aids available to make your life as easy, comfortable, and as convenient as possible. If you’d like to know more, then be sure to check out some of these great resources! If you…
According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 244,000 people go to the emergency room every year because of accidents that occur in the bathroom. More accidents occur in the bathroom than in any other room in the house. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, 70% of…
The Americans with Disability Act, or ADA, was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and is modeled after earlier landmark laws that prohibited discrimination on the basis of race and gender. The ADA covers a wide range of disabilities, from physical conditions to learning disorders, and ensures that people with disabilities are given equal…
Some think that every wheelchair is the same. While the basic mechanical design may be similar, wheelchairs differ from one another in a variety of ways, including how much they weigh, how they feel, and how they respond. And, like the mobility devices themselves, the individual needs of the handicapped or injured may differ based…
If you suffer from a disability or physical injury that limits your mobility, then wheelchairs are a fantastic way to preserve your freedom and independence; however, many of the activities you will perform require you to reach, bend, and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements can all cause a change in the…
Getting around in a wheelchair can be a challenge at first. But with some time and careful planning, wheelchair users will find that they have extraordinary independence in their everyday life. Here are some tips for getting around on your own. Pick your wheelchair wisely Wheelchairs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so…
Having a good reference tool handy is just as important as knowing the information by heart (isn’t that why we all have smart phones anyway?). Connecting People Software has recently launched an excellent reference tool for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) designed specifically for those of us who are addicted to our iPhones. The…