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…
Mobility aids, such as ramps and stair lifts, make living in your own home more convenient, comfortable, and safe. No matter the size, shape, or design of your home, you can find the right product to help you maintain your mobility and independence. To learn more, check out these helpful resources: If your mobility has…
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…
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mobility. This is precisely why ramps are so important. Like walkers, scooters, and wheelchairs, ramps not only make mobility easier, they make life easier in general. Installing a ramp at your home or workplace makes it easy to overcome increasingly challenging obstacles…
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…
Thanks to mobility aids like handicap ramps and wheelchair lifts, it’s never been easier to move around your home with comfort, convenience, and safety. With so many different mobility aids available, it’s possible to custom fit your home with the products you need for the freedom and independence you want. Here are a few ways…
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…
If you are living with a disability that limits your mobility, then you shouldn’t have to feel like your freedom and independence are limited as well. Fortunately, there are a number of mobility aids available, designed to make your life easier and free of dependency. Let’s take a look at a few of them: Seat Lift Chairs…