Through November, consumer groups are gathering data on complex rehab wheelchairs in a project endorsed by AAHomecare, NRRTS and NCART.
New Pictorial Tells Complex Rehab’s Story in Photos
Life Rolls On Merges with Reeve Foundation
Life Rolls On, a Southern California-based organization founded by surfing brothers Jesse and Josh Billauer and best known for its They Will Surf Again adaptive surfing program, has merged with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The merger announcement was made on Sept. 25, which would have been Reeve’s 57th birthday. Said Reeve Foundation President/CEO…
Invacare Debuts Paralympics Site
Commentary: The High Cost of Improperly Installed Vehicles for the Disabled
By Bob Nunn, National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) When Carol Hawkins needed a rear-entry wheelchair van to transport her 37-year-old daughter, Joella, from Rhode Island to Florida, Hawkins turned to eBay. Joella, a paraplegic who suffers from spina bifida and hydrocephalus, still functions at a pre-teen level. Her wheelchair was too big to fit…
Online Shopping: Is it for you?
Cyber Shopping Shopping online can be appealing, and the products touted on glamorous Web sites are rather convincing. But the real question is do you really know what you’re getting when you’re purchasing an item online? The truth of the matter is you don’t. But just as there are dangers associated with shopping online, there…
Working It Out
Exercise can be beneficial. But is it for you? Before engaging in any exercise regimen, you must get the green light from your doctor or health-care professional. Some will trade in calorie dense meals for lighter fare, while others will participate in fun activities as there is more time to play in the warmer months.…
Make Your Voice Heard
In an election year, consumers like you have real, tangible power. Elected officials want to hear from constituents like you, and they also know that if you’re voicing your concerns to them, you’re also bending the ears of family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. So your voice can be powerful, indeed. But how can you make…