Good As Gold
Celebrating the 2021 Mobility Product Award Winners
This summer, the world celebrated the talent and heart of its best athletes. The pandemic delayed the
Olympic and Paralympic Games, but it didn’t stop athletes from reaching new heights… and it hasn’t slowed
the innovation that has always driven the seating, mobility and accessibility industries.
Our 2021 Mobility Product Award entries were scored by ATPs (whose identities we keep confi dential).
Products are nominated by their manufacturers/distributors, and a product can only win once in any category.
Congratulations to the winners.
Power Wheelchairs, Group 3, Standard
Edge 3 Stretto with Captain’s Seating, iLevel
The Edge 3 Stretto’s
narrow base is perfect for
navigating tight corners
and small spaces. With
an overall width of 20.47" with 12.5" drive wheels, the Edge 3 Stretto
is a great choice for children, teenagers
and small adults. A new captain’s seat
uses the side rails found on other types
of Quantum seating, for siderail-mounted
accessories and easy adjustability of seat
depth.
Quantum Rehab
quantumrehab.com
Manual Wheelchairs, Tilt-in-Space
Little Wave Arc
The Little Wave
Arc’s patent-pending
Arc Tilt System
results in effortless
repositioning and
a shorter, more
maneuverable wheelbase. Arc is the
lightest pediatric folding tilt-in-space
wheelchair available. Its intuitive, easy-to-fold
design and compact wheelbase make
its folded footprint very small. Ki has also
built in plenty of growth and offers unique
programs for growing kids.
Ki Mobility
kimobility.com
Wheelchair Backs (E2620-2621)
NXT Xtend
One of the most
uniquely adjustable
backs on the market,
the NXT Xtend Back
Support has an adjustable
height range from
16" to 20", allowing for
precisely targeted support of the thoracic
region. Elegant and modern, the Xtend
Back Support is made with smartx3D,
innovative four-way stretch fabric technology
offering breathability, durability
and comfort.
Motion Composites
dynamichcs.com
Standing Wheelchairs
QUICKIE Q700-UP M
A true mid-wheel
drive, the Q700-UP
M standing power
chair is a fantastic
balance of indoor
maneuverability and
outdoor performance,
allowing tighter turns and driving over
uneven ground with greater confidence.
Easily programmable SEDEO ERGO
seating allows you to tailor the standing
experience to individual needs. As a fully
coded Group 3 power chair, the Q700-UP
M provides an accessible funding path to
standing for a wide variety of users.
Sunrise Medical
sunrisemedical.com
Wheelchair Accessories
Infinity Link Hardware
This incredibly versatile
solution for mounting
headrests and accessories
features a strong, rigid
design that enables infinite
adjustability. More links
can be added for more
reach. Infinity Link is super
lightweight, low profile
and easy to adjust, and it’s
precision machined from
aerospace-grade aluminum
for strength.
Symmetric Designs
symmetric-designs.com
Electronics
Q-Logic 3e Controller
The Q-Logic 3e
controller has many of
the features of Q-Logic
3, but in a simpler
package. It’s a great
option for consumers
who require a simpler
user interface, and
provides easier access to seating functions.
Features include a color LCD screen,
programmable soft keys and built-in
USB-C and XLR charger ports. Q-Logic
3e is available on most Quantum power
chairs.
Quantum Rehab
quantumrehab.com
Power-Assist Systems
Cheelcare Companion
Companion is a front-mount power assist for
rigid and folding wheelchairs. Companion’s
patent-pending design is sleek, easy to
maneuver, fast, and lightweight. It can also be
personalized, allowing users to tailor the Companion’s aesthetics
and function to their lifestyles. Its powerful motor boasts multiple
speed settings, with a top speed of 16 mph and a range of 16 miles
on a full three-hour charge. Get connected and moving in less than
10 seconds thanks to a quick-connect mechanism.
Cheelcare
cheelcare.com
Seat Cushions (E2603-2604)
PC Gel
The PC Gel’s high-density, high-resilience foam
provides long-lasting support, while coccyx
and sacral relief offer more sitting comfort and
skin protection. A super-soft silicone gel insert
in the overlay forms to the ischial tuberosities and coccyx for pressure
reduction and to prevent shearing. High-resilience foam around
the gel insert in the overlay supports greater trochanters and femurs
for enhanced pressure reduction.
Precision Comfort
precisioncomfortusa.com
Alternative Driving Controls
ASL 102 UNO Single Switch
Scanner with Bluetooth
Designed for anyone with only a single
constant switch site, this scanner
gives wheelchair users control over power chair movement, seat
functions, phones, tablets, communication devices — with just
one switch. An Attendant Control works in conjunction with the
Drive Control to allow the attendant to assist without changing
to another drive setting. Using ASL accessories, a client can
connect wirelessly through the Tecla E or scan on a communication
device when an ASL 802/4 is added.
Adaptive Switch Labs
asl-inc.com
Ultralightweight Wheelchairs (tie)
QUICKIE Nitrum
The Nitrum is engineered to efficiently convert
energy into motion. Individually position feet,
lower legs, and pelvis for improved handling and
efficient propulsion. A minimalistic open frame
design features ovalized 7020-series aerospace
aluminum heat treated using ShapeLoc technology. With hollow
forged caster link tubes, QUICKIE minimized the total weight
and energy expenditure needed for propulsion.
Sunrise Medical
sunrisemedical.com
Power Wheelchairs, Group 3, Multiple Power (tie)
MPS Mini Maxx Multi-Position Power Standing System
The all-new MPS Mini Maxx system is now
available exclusively on ROVI X3 and A3
bases. This highly adjustable system combines
power standing with a full range of power
positioning, all in a compact design that offers
your smallest clients a tremendous amount of built-in growth.
The system offers 45° of CG tilt, 165° of recline with Extended
Shear Reduction, 7" of power adjustable seat height, and a power
elevating belt drive center-mount articulated foot platform.
Motion Concepts
motionconcepts.com
Smart Technology
MyPermobil with Voice Assistant
Voice Assistant lets even more users
benefit from the MyPermobil app. For
individuals with limited use of their
hands, navigating a smartphone is a
challenge. Permobil’s app is the only one from a wheelchair manufacturer
that responds to a user’s voice. The MyPermobil app is compatible
with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, providing hands-free
access to important wheelchair information such as battery charge
status, distance traveled, and power seat function usage.
Permobil
permobil.com
Manual Wheelchairs, Standard
Helio A6
The aluminum HELIO A6 folding
wheelchair is a blend of efficiency and
durability. Boasting avant-garde design
and advanced technology, it has one of
the best price-to-quality ratios on the
market. Thanks to high-quality parts, it promises unrivaled sturdiness
and performance.
Motion Composites
motioncomposites.com
Power Wheelchairs, Group 3, Multiple Power (tie)
4Front 2
The next generation of 4Front power chair features
new Smart Traction Control and automotive-grade
Smooth Ride Suspension to provide stability
for smooth obstacle transitions and unmatched
performance. The 4Front 2 features 4-pole
motors with increased speeds of up to 6.25 mph.
Additional standard features include the Q-Logic 3e controller,
more robust caster arms, and LED front and rear fender lights.
Quantum Rehab
quantumrehab.com
Seating Systems
iLevel Power Adjustable Seat Height
iLevel improves daily function and quality of
life by allowing operation of the power chair
with the seat elevated up to 12" while driving
at speeds of up to 4.5 mph. iLevel’s patented
Extra Stability Technology enhances safety for
transfers, reach, and numerous other activities.
iLevel is available on the Edge 3 Stretto, Edge 3,
Q6 Edge 2.0, Q6 Edge 2.0X, Q6 Edge Z and Q6
Edge HD power chairs.
Quantum Rehab
quantumrehab.com
Ultralightweight Wheelchairs (tie)
APEX Carbon
A balanced blend of technology and
design, the APEX Carbon is the ultimate in
lightness, durability, flexibility and style.
Motion Composites was born from the
desire to improve wheelchairs by taking
advantage of carbon fiber’s excellent physical attributes. The
APEX offers all the advantages of carbon fiber in a slick, fully
adjustable chair that becomes a true extension of the user’s drive.
Motion Composites
motioncomposites.com
Seat Cushions (E2624-2625)
ROHO Hybrid Select
The Hybrid Select provides superior
positioning and stability, plus the ability to
offload by removing the IT air insert. Easily
find the right position for optimal immersion
and skin protection by using the exclusive ISOFLO Memory
Control. This technology allows you to set the amount of air in the
removable IT insert and the dual-zone overlay. The Hybrid Select
also uses the positioning capabilities of a contoured, high-resiliency
foam base with deep leg troughs to offer support and lateral stability.
Permobil
permobil.com
Power Wheelchairs, Group 1
Vision CF
Combining solid, rugged construction and
high-tech electronics, the Vision CF consumer
power chair is available in a 16" seat width/16-18" adjustable seat depth, or an 18" or 20" seat
width with 18-20" adjustable seat depth. The
ergonomic seat reclines up to 135°, while 9" knobby drive tires provide superior traction.
Merits Health Products
meritsusa.com
Seat Cushions (E2607-2608)
NXT BioFit
The BioFit’s multi-layer design provides
deep immersion, support and skin protection
for users at medium to high risk of
skin breakdown by redistributing pressure over the full sitting
surface. The sleek BioFit features smartx3D four-way stretch
fabric for breathability, durability and comfort. A smartGEL foam
offers a higher Indent Force Deflection and Density to reduce
heat buildup and minimize skin integrity issues.
Motion Composites
dynamichcs.com
Head Positioning
Savant Headrest with Carbon Cover
The Carbon Cover, a new option for the
Savant, features durable, low-shear material
to reduce friction from head movement. The
Carbon Cover is easily wiped with cleaning
solution or disinfectant to maintain a clean
and low-profile head positioning device. The Savant + Carbon
Cover offers the same custom gel head positioning as the original
Savant, but with reduced friction and easy infection control.
Symmetric Designs
symmetric-designs.com
Power Wheelchairs, Group 4
M5 Corpus
High-performance motors in the M5 provide a
top speed of 7.5 mph and exceptional low-end
torque. The FlexLink Pro independent drive
wheel suspension gives M5 users unsurpassed
stability and ride comfort. And the M5 Corpus
takes users to new heights with increased
stability and full suspension, even in 14" of seat elevation.
Permobil
permobil.com
Personal Mobility Devices
Zero Turn 10 Scooter
Powerful dual motors and two-wheel drive
with patent-pending iTurn Technology
result in a scooter that turns like a
3-wheeler, with the stability of four wheels.
Independent rotating tires let the user turn
on a dime for an overall turning radius of 43". The scooter has
a battery range of up to 24 miles on a single charge, plus a top
speed of 7.2 mph and a 400-lb. weight capacity.
Pride Mobility Products
pridemobility.com
2021 Mobility Product Awards: Accessibility Winners
Lift & Transfer Systems
Pilot Navigator
Tracks are built to order using advanced
3D tube-bending technology, a process
that reduces the number of joints in the
rail for a stronger track and a smooth,
comfortable ride. The twin-rail design fits
close to the wall, leaving more room on the
staircase, and with the Pilot’s “steep start” option, the track can
take up as little as 11" at the lower landing.
Merits Health Products
meritsusa.com
Sensor Technology
VMI ParkSmart Obstruction Alert
System
This patented ramp obstruction alert
system, the first of its kind, sounds an
alert when access to a wheelchair-accessible
vehicle is blocked. The alert
clearly and respectfully asks offenders to move their vehicle or
object, so vehicle owners can enter their vehicles without being
blocked out. ParkSmart uses an onboard computer and sensors
engineered into the ramp-side sliding door that trigger when an
obstruction is detected within 8'.
Vantage Mobility International
shop.vantagemobility.com
Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicles
2021 BraunAbility Toyota Sienna
Hybrid
BraunAbility’s most advanced conversion
gives wheelchair users the longoverdue
option of a hybrid wheelchair
van. Engineers built the conversion
using the same suppliers and design integrity as Toyota for best-in-class reliability, ride and handling. With an ultra-wide doorway
opening, ramp width, and interior cabin space, the newest
BraunAbility Toyota Sienna will be a customer favorite.
BraunAbility
braunability.com
Wheelchair Securement
INQLINE
The INQLINE Securement and INQLINE
Assist are unique solutions for passenger
on-boarding and de-boarding. INQLINE
systems are fully integrated, crash-tested,
heavy-duty winch systems with dual automatic
retractors and an ergonomic thumb
controller. Each system gives you full control of your passenger,
allowing you to guide a wheelchair up the ramp and into position
without the usual shoves, snags, back injuries or high-liability
potential associated with normal winch systems.
Q’STRAINT
qstraint.com
This article originally appeared in the Jul/Aug 2021 issue of Mobility Management.