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/wheelchairs/manual/staxi.php Manual Wheelchairs STAXI Goes Straight To The Heart During National Heart Month - February is “National Heart Month” in Canada (and other parts of the world) to raise awareness for overall cardiac well-being. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:26:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/manual/staxi.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/manual/shower-wheelchair-showerbuddy.php Manual Wheelchairs Showerbuddy is not just another shower wheelchair. It is a New Zealand-designed, uniquely patented system that eliminates the often stressful and backbreaking work of shower time for individuals and their caregivers. With its own built in commode, Showerbuddy allows caregivers or users to easily transport individuals straight into the restroom or shower unit. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:54:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/manual/shower-wheelchair-showerbuddy.php http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/manual/rigid-folding.php Manual Wheelchairs The primary design of a rigid wheelchair is to fit the body of the user. The primary design of a folding wheelchair is to fold. Folding wheelchairs are generally boxy, while rigid wheelchairs conform to the shape of the body. For example, with a rigid chair, one can taper the design to conform to the body shape (large at the hips, narrow at the knees) which can hold the users body in place. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:07:43 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/mobility/wheelchairs/manual/rigid-folding.php