Mobility Equipment Technology
Mobility equipment (think electric wheelchair, walker, scooter, etc.) is designed to help you get around as independently and easily as possible. Wondering which of the many mobility products is best for you? Considering donated or used equipment versus new? Trying to determine what questions you should ask to make sure you've identified the best wheelchair for your spinal cord injury (SCI)? Start here to find out what your options are, what questions you need to ask, and where to go for the best answers.
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"Assistive technology is at the center of PBS show ""Freedom Machines,"" which documents real people with disabilities using innovative devices to improve their daily lives."
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Wheelchair Basics: What Are Your Choices?
A wheelchair can provide greater independence to anyone with a mobility impairment, whether a spinal cord injury, MS, cerebral palsy, amputation, or other condition. Find out what your options are –...
Mobility Scooter Basics: What You Need to Know
Is there a mobility scooter in your future? Possibly, if you are somewhat – or occasionally – mobility challenged, but don’t want or need the additional support of a wheelchair.
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