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.

Looking for a E-stim bike

1newlife2
  • 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 ...

GO! Mobility Solutions Commode/Shower Chairs

goldnucs
  • By goldnucs · Posted November 23, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • 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 ...

Leg Braces; Has anyone ever had and used them, and what kind?

Stacey67
  • By Stacey67 · New reply November 2, 2008
  • 7 replies
  • My physical therapist is talking about having me fitted for leg braces. We have been working very hard at getting my trunk muscles very strong and weight bearing through my legs. I am L1 incomplete, with ...

seeking for a wheelchair

mariana
  • By mariana · New reply October 26, 2008
  • 11 replies
  • hi everyone! as some of you know, i work with physically challenged adults and kids one of this kids, with cerebral palsy, had a wheelchair which one of the wheels broked. he had to go back to the wheelchair ...

bowling from a wheelchair

goldy24k
  • By goldy24k · New reply October 20, 2008
  • 3 replies
  • I love to go bowling. I've been bowling without a ramp ever since I graduated h/s. My throw it very weak. It weeble wobbles all over the lane once it looses momentum. Has anyone else tried throwing a ...

Standing Frame (Easy Stand 5000)

BODDIE32
  • By BODDIE32 · New reply October 13, 2008
  • 3 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 ...

squeaky wheelchair

goldy24k
  • By goldy24k · New reply October 5, 2008
  • 13 replies
  • My wheelchair is 10 years old. We have replaced about everything on it, trying to avoid having to buy a new chair. Now it squeals everywhere I go no matter if I drive fast or slow. My dad checked the ...

Showering (and other bathroom biz) while traveling

goldnucs
  • By goldnucs · New reply September 27, 2008
  • 21 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 ...

NEW ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT

pdecrease
  • By pdecrease · Posted August 26, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • I received an article today regarding the exoskeleton suit! I am so excited about this. It will be expensive, but not unattainable. It's still be studied in Israel ...

Hospital equipment that moves your legs for you?

BODDIE32
  • By BODDIE32 · New reply August 23, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • I was wondering do anyone know about a machine that straps you in and it moves your legs for you in a circular motion?I guess to communicate with your brain to say you need to relay a signal to get these ...

Standing power wheelchair for sale

Elysse_AZ
  • By Elysse_AZ · New reply July 24, 2008
  • 13 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 ...

FREEDOM:Getting out the front door.

MINDY3
  • By MINDY3 · New reply July 2, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • When I finally convinced my family that I would not break if they left me alone for a while, to be safe, I had to have a way to get outside. We put in a lever handle on the front door and rigged up a ...

Finding the right computer

yunaluna524
  • By yunaluna524 · New reply June 24, 2008
  • 9 replies
  • Hi! I'm trying to find the right computer for my dad. He's paraplegic and he can use his hands although he doesn't have the strongest hand grip. I was wondering was kind of computers would be best for ...

Cleaning your Powerchair

audreys
  • By audreys · New reply June 8, 2008
  • 3 replies
  • I'm looking for some clever advice, and think that someone in this community may have come up with something. My ten year old son, who is a C6/7 quad tends to get his powerchair quite muddy. We live in ...

Handicapped-accessorized home

TiffanyWilson
  • By TiffanyWilson · New reply May 30, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • Hi folks. Someone that I met online (Jim Lubin) suggested that I post here, regarding my situation. First off, I want to be up front and apologize for "barging in" on this forum and asking for your attention ...

In search of a standing frame

Comfortably_numb
  • By Comfortably_numb · New reply May 28, 2008
  • 4 replies
  • I need advice on getting a standing frame. I'm getting a grant for one but it's only $1500 and most I've seen are over 4K, I really want one with the arm glider feature, been looking for used ones but ...

need help

harrshar
  • By harrshar · New reply May 21, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • i left the weekend to go out of town i left my powerchair outside under my porch now my chair won't work i call the tech and he said water got on my chair so they not going to fix it the chair not year ...

Event - Jacksonville, Florida. WCD Expo. November 2008

ResourceCenterStaff
  • By ResourceCenterStaff · Posted May 13, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Event - Jacksonville, Florida. WCD Expo November 2008 WCD Expo World Congress on Disabilities Jacksonville, Florida - Fall '08 Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center Friday and Saturday, November 21-22 ...

Event - Reading, Pennsylvannia. WCD Expo. July 2008

ResourceCenterStaff
  • By ResourceCenterStaff · Posted May 13, 2008
  • 0 replies
  • Event - Reading, Pennsylvannia. WCD Expo July 2008 WCD Expo World Congress on Disabilities Reading, Pennsylvania - Summer '08 Greater Reading Expo Center, Reading,PA Friday and Saturday - July 11-12 ...

Swimming Pool

ladybyrd043
  • By ladybyrd043 · New reply May 9, 2008
  • 10 replies
  • I'm trying to figure out what equipment will be needed to get our son who is a quad that has limited movement in his shoulders and elbows into and out of our above ground pool safely. As well as the equipment ...

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