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.
A new exhibit showcasing transportation options for people who are physically challenged debuts at the Detroit auto show this year. This new feature will be located in Cobo Center’s Michigan Hall and will allow visitors to experience vehicles and...
The Ralph Braun Foundation announced its first grant program, and the winner of the grant will receive $5,000 toward mobility equipment purchase: wheelchair accessible van, wheelchair lift or other equipment. By offering this grant, the foundation...
Apply for the Grant, and You Could Receive $5,000 for Mobility Equipment
For people with severe disabilities, including high level spinal cord injuries, a power wheelchair can be the portal to a life of independence and greater accessibility.
Power Wheelchairs Can be Ordered with an Array of Assistive Technology Options
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Inventors and innovators are an amazing breed. They look at the way things are and ask themselves, “What if?” That’s what Bart Kylstra at Rio Mobility did when he looked at a wheelchair. What if you...
How One Man's Search for Mobility Helped the World Get Moving
Founder of The Braun Corporation, Ralph Braun was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and told he would never see his 13th Birthday.
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Mobility Needs: Cerebral Palsy Wheelchair Options
For people with cerebral palsy, wheelchair needs may change over time. Find out what your options are and which mobility technology is right for you, plus how to take care of your investment.
Four Beach Wheelchairs You Can Take Into the Ocean
Four fantastic beach wheelchairs that take you from the sand to the surf, because all can roll directly into saltwater! Compare them for yourself.
Segway travel is the latest in accessible travel for people with mobility impairments. Though the ADA doesn’t sanction Segway use as an assistive device, they are still allowed for use at airports and...
