The challenges of getting complex seating and wheelchairs into schools and classrooms.
Kids Being Kids: Rifton’s Classroom Beginning
The origin story for Rifton, now known for its activity chairs and hygiene systems, starts in a classroom. Rifton’s Elena Noble, PT, said of the company’s beginning, “After the initial IDEA [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act] legislation came out — it was in the 1970s, where kids were being brought out of institutions and into…
Permobil Explorer Mini Wins Edison Award
Early-childhood power mobility device recognized for its innovative design and goals.
Who Can Benefit from Gait Training?
New designs can make gait training possible for very young clients.
Cure SMA Expands Program to Puerto Rico
Program includes support packages and other resources for people living with spinal muscular atrophy.
ZIPPIE Sphynx: Giving Families Exactly What They Need
Sunrise Medical’s new pediatric wheelchair is a compact, transportable answer.
Study Will Examine the Benefits of RaceRunning for Kids with CP
University of South Australia will examine how the sport can impact mobility and mental health.
Permobil’s Explorer Mini Honored by TIME
The power device for young children provides “on-time” mobility to facilitate development.
Sunrise Medical Launches ZIPPIE Sphynx
New manual tilt-in-space wheelchair offers true portability.
RESNA Seeks Comments for Position Paper on AT for PreK-12 Students
Can school professionals help to advocate for assistive technology for students with disabilities?