http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/retrolift.php Mobility Aids Cirrus Concept Design LLC Launches New Medical Device, RetroLift(TM) - Improves Quality of Life For Wheelchair Users and Reduces Risk of Injury to Health Care Workers. Tue, 08 May 2012 10:05:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/retrolift.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/tek-rmd.php Mobility Aids Tek RMD is not an alternative to wheelchairs, it is a totally new concept, a new platform. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:21:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/tek-rmd.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/sandpad.php Mobility Walking Aids The SandPad Beach Crutch Tips Allows Crutch Users Easier Mobility On Beaches - Amputee inventor releases new beach crutch product that allows disabled and injured people to use crutches and canes at the beach without sinking in the sand. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:42:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/sandpad.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/carbon-black.php Wheelchairs Designed and manufactured by presenter and inventor Andrew Slorance, Carbon Black promises to revolutionize the experience of wheelchair users worldwide. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:57:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/carbon-black.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/medicare-wheelchair.php Wheelchairs Government Report on Power Wheelchair Use in Medicare Triggers Misleading News Coverage, Says American Association for Homecare. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:26:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/medicare-wheelchair.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/ebikes.php 2 Wheel Electric Scooters IDTechEx has issued another report in its series on the various types of electric vehicle - hybrid and pure electric - and their future entitled Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Industry Worldwide 2011-2021. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:33:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/ebikes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/cane-expressions.php Mobility Aids Cane Expressions™ is a simple, decorative sleeve that slips easily over any standard-sized cane shaft. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:19:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/cane-expressions.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/accessories/alert-light.php Scooter Accessories & Parts Battery powered Alert Light provides high visibility in both daylight and darkness for scooters power chairs and other mobility equipment. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:59:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/accessories/alert-light.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/electric/move.php Electric Wheelchairs Thick gravel, mud, snow, steep ramps or hills . . . They might get a pedestrian a little dirty or out of breath, but to someone in an electric wheelchair, they could mean terrain that's simply too difficult to cross alone. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:26:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/electric/move.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/passport-scheme.php Wheelchairs MORE than 1.25 million wheelchair users could enjoy easier and safer travel across the UK thanks to a new passport scheme. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:40:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/passport-scheme.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/tennis-balls.php Mobility Aids NOVA Launches ‘Lose the Tennis Balls’ Campaign - Explains Why Tennis Balls on the Bottom of Walkers are Dangerous. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:20:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/tennis-balls.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/mobility-aging.php Mobility Aids "Mobility is hugely important in terms of older people being able to remain independent," explains Dr Lynn McInnes. "Reduced mobility can restrict a person's social life as well as limiting their access to shops, leisure and other activities. People fear not being able to look after themselves and being a burden on others. Often a cause of this dependence is a decline in mobility." Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:07:24 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/mobility-aging.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/rollator-walker.php Mobility Walking Aids As a physical therapist, of the most common requests I get from my patients is "How can I get one of those rollator walkers? Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:13:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/walking/rollator-walker.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/electric/power-wheelchairs.php Electric Wheelchairs Ten years ago, Keli Babcock faced a crisis. A medical condition was affecting her legs and her lungs, requiring that she use a ventilator. She couldn't walk or even maneuver a manual wheelchair. Mobility had become a difficult challenge. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:01:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/electric/power-wheelchairs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/scooter-safety-tips.php Electric Mobility Scooters Using Your Mobility Scooter - A mobility scooter can help you move around your home, your neighborhood and even stores and buildings, with ease. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:03:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/scooter-safety-tips.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/folding-wheels.php Mobility Aids Dyson Fellow Duncan Fitzsimons suspected his folding wheel could change bike design, but he had no idea the impact it could have on design for disability... Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:34:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/folding-wheels.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/step-see.php Mobility Aids The Step & See is a unique device that helps those who use a walker, allowing them to move around in the dark without getting hurt or potentially sustaining a fatal injury. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:52:40 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/step-see.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/scooter-insurance.php Electric Mobility Scooters Mobile or mobility scooters are a common sight nowadays on our roads and pavements. You'll know when you’re coming upon one, as they’re usually outfitted with a fairly long pole with a highly visible flag atop! Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:12:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/scooter-insurance.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/stand-up-scooter.php 2 Wheel Electric Scooters There are dozens of stand up electric scooters to choose from today. They range in price from a few hundred to a few thousand or more US dollars. The speed on these little rigs can go from around 8 to 35 mph! Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:20:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/stand-up-scooter.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/electric-scooters.php 2 Wheel Electric Scooters Two wheel electric scooters, also known as electric mopeds, electric bicycles, E-cycles, or E-Bikes are becoming a popular mode of transport and commuting means that is also suitable for persons with limited mobility. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:18:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/scooters/2-wheel/electric-scooters.php