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Assistive technology and equipment

The range of assistive gear available today for people with paralysis is truly amazing. Join this discussion and learn about ways to make life easier. Better yet, share what you know about tools, assistive technology and low- and high-tech innovations. Find out what works, what does not.

new contact info for accessible condo on Maui

bruceofmaui
  • By bruceofmaui · Posted October 21, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • The toll free number for our accessible condo on Maui 800 820-8220 is very similar to a large stapler company in the US called Swing-line which is ph# is 800 820-6220 so unfortunately we have been inundated ...

Maui accessible condo

bruceofmaui
  • By bruceofmaui · Posted October 12, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • My accessible condo (with roll in shower) on Maui is booked for the winter except for a quick get away opening Friday January 29, 2010 to Thursday February 4, 2010. The whales are right out front of the ...

REDMAN OR PERMOBIL

1newlife2
  • By 1newlife2 · New reply October 7, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • We are trying to compare advantages and disadvantages of the two brands for the purpose of standing feature. We are concerned about the servicibility I would love to hear from anyone who has used either ...

Showering (and other bathroom biz) while traveling

goldnucs
  • By goldnucs · New reply September 11, 2009
  • 22 replies
  • We've recently introduced a couple of new portable shower chairs designed specifically to help disabled individuals travel more easily and comfortably. Please take a look at them at www.GoesAnywhere.com ...

power door opener

bruceofmaui
  • By bruceofmaui · New reply September 6, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I am finally getting a power door for my house, 30+ years of bashing my toes so I wanted to pick other folks brains on which ones are best. thanx Bruce ...

standing frame

bigdaddyjoe1179
  • By bigdaddyjoe1179 · New reply July 27, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • looking for a cheap standing frame ...

Writing aid/device?

Heech
  • By Heech · Posted July 22, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I guess this question is more for the quads than paras. Well either way.... For anyone who uses a writing device, what do you recommend? Ive been using the Wachik's Writer http://www.ncmedical.com/item_941.html ...

STANDING FRAME FOR SALE.....$1000

ben_showers
  • By ben_showers · Posted July 17, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I have an Easy Stand frame for sale. It costs 2500 new and is in excellent condition. It lets one be weight bearing and also moves you around on level surfaces. Located in Milton, PA Any questions phone ...

Childrens RGO's

nicksproudmomma
  • By nicksproudmomma · New reply July 16, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • just wondering if anyone has any experience with RGO's - we love our therapist - but.... she seems very against getting RGO's for my nick - nick is now 4, had a stroke of the spinal cord t3-t7, full use ...

<<LW GRIP GLOVES>>

Comfortably_numb
  • By Comfortably_numb · Posted July 8, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Hi everyone! I would like to recomend this great product to all those out there with lack of function in their hands. These are soft leather gloves that assist in gripping certaing objects. Great for ...

Auto Turnnig Mattress

VXA
  • By VXA · New reply June 27, 2009
  • 8 replies
  • Please let me now if you have used or know of anyone with SCI using the self truing mattress to prevent bed sores. My wound care nurse totally dismissed it! Thank you ...

2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring/Handicap Accessible Vehicle

BODDIE32
  • By BODDIE32 · New reply June 10, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • Hello Everyone, My name is Sam and I'm selling a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring for $35,000. This vehicle has been taken care of by me and the services are up to date. This can be a family vehicle or ...

Drinking and Rolling

Echairsitter
  • By Echairsitter · Posted June 8, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Don't Drink and Roll. I have not watch any local news for a long time. But I happen to catch a news today of a wheel chairer (electric) was under the influence roll in the opposite direction of a busy ...

Making a new start....SCARY !!!!

Grrlinluv
  • By Grrlinluv · Posted April 24, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Ok so I haven't been here in a while to write anything, but I have been stalking on a regular basis LOL !!! Reading and keeping up to date with many people's struggle to succeed at life and difficult ...

Want to train on a Lokomat in So. Cal.

Marie6120
  • By Marie6120 · New reply April 18, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • Hi - Does anyone know of a facility in Southern Californa - preferably Los Angeles area - where one can go and get some Lokomat training? C5/C6 incomplete 2 1/2 years out from injury, just beginning to ...

Interior Vehicle Lifts

Ralf
  • By Ralf · New reply April 8, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • I was wondering what kind of lift to get. I think one that is inside rear of vehicle will do. I want one that is drive on chair locks and automatic. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks ...

Power wheelchair reliability experiences

Gimpa50
  • By Gimpa50 · New reply February 26, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • I am in need of a new power wheelchair. I have been in an Invacare TDX 5 for the last five years. I have had numerous failures of their potentiometer's (for tilt control), control box, and Tac box (also ...

Anybody know where I can get a IBOT 4000

ffmaddog
  • By ffmaddog · New reply February 16, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • Hi everyone I just got approved financially for the IBOT 4000 and I find out they are out of business. I fought my workers comp for 2 years and finally won out. An low and behold the company is done ...

iglide available anywhere?

ddombr1332
  • By ddombr1332 · Posted February 14, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • J&J used to make a product called the i-glide. I did a week test drive and it really met a special need I have a few times a year. I couldn't justify the cost for the few times, but now that they are ...

LW GRIP GLOVES

Comfortably_numb
  • By Comfortably_numb · Posted January 16, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • For anyone with limited or no hand function, this might interest you: www.lwgripgloves.com these are gloves that enables you to grip exercise equipment such as hand cycles, weights, standing frame glider ...

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