A new folding-frame transport wheelchair is now available for use on airplanes in the United States. The Airchair II, launched in mid August, is constructed of high-strength aluminum alloy and features antimicrobial powder coating on the frame. It has a 550-lb. (250-kg) weight capacity while weighing just 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) itself. The wheelchair’s rear…
Airchair II Transport Chair Launches for US Airline Use
Amylior Signs American Distribution Agreement with Ormesa
The agreement includes the Juditta, Bug, and Grillo product lines.
Amylior has become the new American distributor for several adult and pediatric products from Italian manufacturer Ormesa. “We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Ormesa, a collaboration that perfectly aligns with our mission and values,” said M. Eric Dugas, Amylior’s president, in an Aug. 20 announcement. “This exciting alliance reflects a shared commitment…
Free Wheelchair Mission Introduces GEN 4 JOY for Distribution to Developing Countries
The new folding manual wheelchair will be launched in early 2026.
Free Wheelchair Mission has launched the GEN 4 JOY, a folding manual wheelchair with enhanced comfort, durability, accessibility and efficiency for distribution in developing countries. “In addition to improved comfort, enhanced posture support, easier transport and an expanded size range spanning from XS to XXL, the new GEN 4 JOY is designed to be significantly…
Collaboration Between Freedom Designs, Motion Concepts to Streamline Provision Process
Invacare America announces a new workflow between two of its divisions.
Invacare America has announced a collaboration between two of its divisions — Freedom Designs and Motion Concepts — that will simplify the seating and wheeled mobility ordering and provision process. In a June 16 announcement, Invacare said the new partnership between Freedom Designs, known for its manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs, and Motion Concepts, a seating and…
Sunrise Medical Announces New Colors for Manual Wheelchairs, JAY Backs
The new palette launched May 12; discontinued colors will continue to be available for spare parts for five years.
Sunrise Medical has updated its color choices for QUICKIE adult manual wheelchairs, ZIPPIE pediatric manual wheelchairs, and JAY backs. The new palette will be available across the manufacturer’s North American, European, and Asia-Pacific markets, Sunrise Medical said in a May 12 announcement. In introducing the set of 24 color/pattern options, the company said it is…
Defying Gravity: Wheelchair skills can enhance riders’ opportunities
Clinicians examine the abilities that can make environments more accessible for power and manual wheelchair riders.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) is defined by individualized configuration: Every seating and wheeled mobility system fits one person only. The owner of that system is also unique — not just in personal goals and function, but also in how well and how fully that person uses that device. For every rider who casually pops wheelies…
Adaptdefy’s LapStacker: Helping Wheelchair Riders to Carry Life’s Loads
Magnetic, retractable strap system fits both manual and power wheelchairs.
So often in life, it’s the little things that add up and make — or break — your day. That might be some of the wisdom behind LapStacker, a “click-and-go” wheelchair carry system that uses retractable straps, magnetic buckles and finger loops to secure a wide range of objects on the laps of power and…
Late December 2024: Manual Wheelchair Focus
Mobility Management’s latest digital edition ebook examines the evolution of power assist, including how new designs are giving seating teams more options for more wheelchair riders. • Power assist’s exhilarating evolution • Power-assist technology currently available • Industry leaders recap 2024 and look ahead to 2025 • News and manual wheelchair Marketplace You can read…
Yamaha to Launch JWG-1 Power Unit in 2025
The rollout will begin in Japan in January and progress to the American market in the fall.
Invacare Corp. Wins WebAwards for Move for Mobility Campaign
The campaign was on behalf of Free Wheelchair Mission.
Invacare Corp.’s Move for Mobility campaign is now an award winner. The Move for Mobility project — held in May in collaboration with Free Wheelchair Mission — won two 2024 WebAwards in the categories of “Medical Standard of Excellence” and “Nonprofit Standard of Excellence.” In total, the 425 Invacare employees participating in Move for Mobility…