Pride Mobility has launched a Group 2 Standard power wheelchair offering 12 inches of seat elevation. In a Nov. 20 news announcement, the manufacturer introduced the Jazzy Air MED, described as “a dynamic power chair designed to meet your needs for HCPCS codes K0830 and K0831, and to provide your customers with a next-level…
Pride Mobility Launches Group 2 Jazzy Air MED
Sunrise Medical Launches Magic 360 Power Chair
The new Magic Mobility model is designed for off-road and urban maneuverability.
The Magic Mobility brand has a new member in its family. In a Nov. 13 news announcement, Sunrise Medical — which acquired Magic Mobility in 2018 — launched the mid-wheel-drive Magic 360 in North America. “Developed after intensive research and listening to their extensive customer base, Magic Mobility is launching a model designed for off-road…
Educational Webinar: Creating Successful Alternative Driving Controls Outcomes
Preparation and follow-through are key to ultimate power chair driving success.
Alternative driving controls can provide a pathway to independent mobility for power wheelchair riders unable to use traditional joysticks. But determining the best alternative driving control for each client can be challenging given all the choices currently on the market. With so much to accomplish during the clinical seating evaluation in such a short time,…
All-Terrain Power Wheelchair Crowned “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska”
The chair beat out a drone firefighting system in the final round.
Rocket Mobility’s track-driven, all-terrain Tomahawk power wheelchair has been named “The Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” for 2023. The NE Manufacturing Alliance contest “highlights Nebraska’s manufacturing industry” and is “a great way to learn about the many products made in Nebraska,” according to the Alliance’s Web site. The Tomahawk has a 4-mph top speed and…
United Airlines Agrees to Improve Conditions for Wheelchair Riders
The agreement stems from a complaint by Engracia Figueroa, who died after United damaged her wheelchair.
United Airlines has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding wheelchair-riding passengers. In a Sept. 28 news announcement, the DOT said United would “implement industry-leading actions that go above and beyond federal requirements to improve the air travel experience for passengers who use wheelchairs.” Among the changes United Airlines will be implementing…
Quantum Rehab Debuts R-TRAK Rear-Wheel-Drive Power Chair
New power chair was designed to handle rough outdoor terrain while maintaining excellent indoor maneuverability.
Sunrise Medical Launches QUICKIE Q700 Upgrades
New features include suspension improvements and more anterior tilt.
LUCI Announces New Regional Director of Clinical Education
New hire has a long tenure as a treating clinician and clinical education manager.
It’s All in the Details
Q&A with Permobil: Why focusing on customers’ experiences makes a difference.
A Complex Power Wheelchair Becomes a LEGO Idea
The next step for the PWC model: earning enough votes for commercialization.