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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Leg Braces; Has anyone ever had and used them, and what kind?
- 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
- 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
- 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 ...
squeaky wheelchair
- 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 ...
NEW ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
- 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?
- 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 ...
FREEDOM:Getting out the front door.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 ...
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