Lifts are designed to transport you from point A to point B safely. A chair lift is specifically intended to be safer than trying to walk. Although there are strict safety regulations that govern lift design and function, there are a few basic guidelines that chair lift users should follow to stay safe: Make sure…
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…
Recently, we’ve discussed the impressive utility of tri-fold ramps and a few examples of the different bathroom aids available for wheelchair users. Living with a disability can be challenging, but there are many products available that can help. To learn more, take a look at these helpful resources from around the web: If you’re suffering…
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…