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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.
Rifton Gait Trainer for Sale $1,000
- By janders199 · New reply July 1, 2009
- 3 replies
- I have a Rifton Gait Trainer I paid $3,800 for back in March of 2009. You can see it at www.Rifton.com. I am short (5'6") and purchased a childs version. I have used it with no continuing improvement ...
Auto Turnnig Mattress
- 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 ...
Easy Stand 6000 Glider/Hand controls for driving
- By chatch7254 · New reply June 14, 2009
- 8 replies
- I have and easy stand 6000 glider that is no longer needed. Located in MD. Looking for $2k or best offer. Let me know if you are interested. Also have two sets of hand controls. Selling each for $250 ...
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Touring/Handicap Accessible Vehicle
- 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
- 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 !!!!
- 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 ...
standing frame
- By bigdaddyjoe1179 · New reply April 18, 2009
- 3 replies
- looking for a cheap standing frame ...
Want to train on a Lokomat in So. Cal.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 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 ...
Standing Frame (Easy Stand 5000)
- By BODDIE32 · New reply January 2, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hello Everyone, I am selling a Easystand 5000 for $1,500 which is negotiable. Its just sitting in my garage and is in good condition. If it could be of help to someone that's a new injury or old. I will ...
Quickie Rhythm Power Chair
- By dansun · New reply December 28, 2008
- 2 replies
- I have become a Quickie Rhythm guy, I now have 3 of them. Does anyone else out there use the Rhythm? Or have any comments and suggestions. I got 1 from a dealer and the other 2 craigslist and ebay. I ...
REDMAN OR PERMOBIL
- By 1newlife2 · New reply December 18, 2008
- 2 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 ...
Standing power wheelchair for sale
- By Elysse_AZ · New reply December 16, 2008
- 16 replies
- Since my hip joint was removed, I can no longer use the standing feature on my standing chair. So, I got a new chair and would like to sell the other one. I will get more information posted. I just wanted ...
how to choose the right wheelchair?
- By westnilevictim · New reply December 16, 2008
- 5 replies
- I am in the process of getting my power wheel chair. I am dealing with University of Michigan Home care Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The University technicians came last september ...
GO! Mobility Solutions Commode/Shower Chairs
- By goldnucs · New reply December 9, 2008
- 1 reply
- If you haven't checked out my original thread on this subject you can catch-up at: http://www.inspire.com/groups/paralysis- resource-center/discussion/showering-and -other-bathroom-biz-while-traveling ...
Looking for a E-stim bike
- By 1newlife2 · New reply November 29, 2008
- 1 reply
- The profile is my brother's however I am writing on his behalf since he is still in the hospital. My brother was in a motorcycle accident on August 17th. Right arm is affected by C1 and C2, fused now ...
