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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.
Swimming Pool
- 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 ...
information
- By harrshar · New reply May 7, 2008
- 3 replies
- i leaving going out of town an will like to take my power chair with me can someone give me any input on can we rent something or what to do i will not enjoy myself without my powerchair ...
water/drink holder
- By debbie23 · New reply April 24, 2008
- 2 replies
- Happy New Year!!! We are looking for a good drinking system for my son. Pete is a C4/5 quad in a power chair with low handles and a headrest - We are looking for a camel back or even just a large capacity ...
Events - Assistive Technology, Albany NY
- By ResourceCenterStaff · Posted April 22, 2008
- 0 replies
- "Technology Opens Doors” The New York State Governor’s Expo on Assistive Technology May 15, 2008. Albany, NY. http://www.atexpo2008.com/ Kathy ...
eye tracking device
- By cai2 · New reply April 17, 2008
- 2 replies
- Have you used an eye tracker or head mouse device? Which one? Did it work well for you? What would make it better? I'm a student who's currently researching applications for a new adaptive eye-tracking ...
Thanx GOD I finally got a right Wheel Chair!!!
- By JAKAL67 · New reply April 13, 2008
- 1 reply
- I thank GOD for finally giving me a right wheel chair for me. My Aunt from San Diego CA. recently purchased me a wheel chair from Invacare and I liked it so much. Its really light weight and I can maneuver ...
Exercise Equipment
- By LyndaDerr · New reply April 4, 2008
- 3 replies
- Our son is a para and we are currently looking to purchase an Equilizer 6000 workout system for home use. Is anyone familiar with this equipment? And if so, can you give us some feedback? It's a big purchase ...
Exercise
- By christybabyy89 · New reply April 2, 2008
- 7 replies
- Hello. I've noticed my legs becoming smaller due to lack of exercise. I have been trying to search for exercise equipment for the legs, but no luck so far. Any suggestions ...
Service Dog Survey
- By sbstlmo · New reply April 1, 2008
- 15 replies
- Hi Gang, I'm going to be interviewing a gentleman who trains service dogs for the disabled next week and would like to know what questions you would like to have answered on this subject. Here are the ...
robot to keep wheelchair
- By kyokoluna · New reply March 29, 2008
- 1 reply
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGOzuyDGt C8 ...
Reading...
- By ladybyrd043 · New reply March 15, 2008
- 9 replies
- All of my children love to read and my 20 year old son who was recently injured and is now a quadriplegic needs to be able to do something besides watch tv all day. So, I thought I'd try to find something ...
power wheelchair
- By nicksproudmomma · New reply March 6, 2008
- 15 replies
- hi guys, just a quick question - does anyone have any sites, numbers, etc. that you would be willing to share with me in regards to trying to find a used power chair for my son - ??? he is fully able ...
SOS power wheelchair
- By kyokoluna · New reply March 3, 2008
- 1 reply
- Hi everyone!! My name is Betty, I form Peru and I am a disability person who use a wheelchair. My work its a little far from my house and i dont have a car, and dont have money to go there in taxi, so ...
motorized or manual wheelchairs
- By joannr · New reply March 3, 2008
- 12 replies
- My 39-year-old son was in an accident in June that left him with a T3 injury. He is just learning how to transfer from a sitting position to a wheel chair. He is regaining the use of his arms and shoulders ...
John of God cures some Paralysis?
- By mrstarmens · Posted February 28, 2008
- 0 replies
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyA-mkOry e8 note the part in this utube film where it says he often treats the eye to fix other parts of body...and he actually is working on the eye. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CiSMWorq ...
wound VAC
- By Elysse_AZ · New reply February 25, 2008
- 7 replies
- Has anyone used the wound VAC to heal a pressure sore or skin ulcer of some type? If so, I am looking for input from people who used the wound VAC Freedom and were active. I am returning to work next ...
Possible Healing waters of Chilica, Peru
- By mrstarmens · Posted February 19, 2008
- 0 replies
- I thought this was interesting. It’s said that the lagoons cure everything from acne to rheumatism and boast plentiful cures. Ailing Peruvians arrive sick and in a short time set forth healed and revitalized ...
Power wheelchair for sale in San Diego area
- By Comfortably_numb · Posted February 3, 2008
- 0 replies
- If anyone is interested in a power wheelchair, a doctor that I know is selling an invacare for $2, 500, wich is a great deal. The chair is practicaly new and in good conditions. If anyone is interested ...
Accessible Vehicle Survey
- By sbstlmo · New reply January 25, 2008
- 30 replies
- Hi Gang, I'm starting a website, www.LivingWithParalysis.com and will be interviewing United Access, who does vehicle modifications. The recorded interview will then go up on the site. I've been a quad ...
Assessible Driving
- By pdecrease · New reply January 7, 2008
- 2 replies
- My son is 23, a parapalegic and longing to drive again this spring. In Delaware I have searched for the process of training, and purchasing equipment but have not found one resource. I have heard on the ...
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