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Mobility Aids: Publications and Resources

Summary: The Mobility Aids and Ambulation Devices database at Disabled World (DW) comprises a diverse collection of publications, including articles, research papers, product releases, and announcements. These documents cover various mobility aids and devices designed to assist individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges. The database features information on manual and electric wheelchairs, motorized scooters, exoskeleton devices, and innovative technologies like mind-controlled wheelchairs and robotic gloves that aid in hand movement. Additionally, it includes studies on devices such as the Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD) for improving balance and gait in Parkinson's disease patients, and reports on mobility challenges faced by disabled individuals in urban areas. This resource serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding advancements and options in mobility assistance.

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Mobility Aids: Publications and Resources (32 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Paralyzed Navigate Using Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs - Cell Press2022/11/19
2023/01/04
PEBL Micro Car Ebike: Mobility & Weather Protection - BetterBike✓
✓		2021/10/07
2026/01/21
Tethered Pelvic Assist Device (TPAD) Improves Balance and Gait in Parkinson's Disease Patients - Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science2017/12/19
2024/04/08
Disabled Americans in Big Cities Find Many Mobility Challenges - 1800Wheelchair.com2017/06/16
2018/03/15
WHILL WeDrive - Free Online Community for Mobility Device Users - WHILL2017/04/13
Man with Quadriplegia Uses Brain Interface Technology to Move Again - Case Western Reserve University2017/04/02
2018/04/30
New Affordable Wheelchair Tennis Chair - Tennis Foundation2017/03/23
2023/09/19
Engineering Students Class Project Gives Gift of Mobility - Texas Tech University2016/12/14
2018/04/30
Child Exoskeleton for Spinal Muscular Atrophy a World's First - Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)2016/06/08
2018/06/21
iWheelchair Intelligent Wheelchair System - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University✓2016/03/18
2025/02/06
Robotic Glove Helps Restore Hand Movement - National University of Singapore2016/01/11
2020/11/22
Implantable Device to Reanimate Paralyzed Limbs - University of Washington2015/12/29
2020/11/26
Tandemonium Side-by-Side Mobility Cycle - College of Engineering, Utah State University2015/12/18
2021/07/09
VA Issues National Coverage Policy For ReWalk Robotics Exoskeletons - ReWalk Robotics2015/12/17
2024/08/22
Electric Wheelchair and Mobility Scooter Giveaway - Ian C. Langtree2015/12/17
2025/01/06
Non-profit Foundation Fighting Friedreich's Ataxia Names Catrike Partner of the Year - Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance - Ride Ataxia2014/11/09
2016/06/11
ReWalk Motorized Device Helps People With Disabilities to Walk - ReWalk Robotics2014/11/03
2024/08/22
Thoughts Concerning Aging and Personal Mobility - Thomas C. Weiss2014/10/30
2017/11/11
Limited Mobility Due to Medicare Restricting Wheelchair Repairs - American Association for Home-care2013/07/31
2021/04/03
Segway as a Personal Assistive Mobility Device - Thomas C. Weiss✓2013/04/04
2025/01/24
New Exoskeleton Device at Indego - Parker Hannifin Corporation2013/01/21
2018/06/21
RetroLift Electric Vertical Lift for Conventional Wheelchairs - Ian C. Langtree2012/05/08
2024/03/29
Robotic Mobilization Device - Tek RMD - Tek RMD2012/03/15
2015/10/05
Lose the Tennis Balls Campaign - Why Tennis Balls on Walkers are Dangerous - NOVA2010/12/16
2013/06/02
Maintaining Mobility in Older Age - Economic & Social Research Council2010/12/08
Reinventing the Wheel: Folding Wheelchair Wheel - Ian C. Langtree2010/09/15
2024/05/02
Step & See Walker Device Will Help Avoid Injuries or Worse - EC Adell, LLC2010/09/11
Power Mobility: Independence and Joy for Medicare Patients - American Association for Home-care2010/05/07
The Exmovere Chariot Self-Balancing Vehicle - Ian C. Langtree2009/12/02
2017/06/28
Selecting a Mobility Device - Patricia Kennedy, RN, CNP, MSCN2009/07/30
2016/06/12
The Importance of Staying Mobile as a Senior - Ian C. Langtree2009/01/29
2023/11/16
Mobility Aids: Moving and Handling - Ian C. Langtree2009/01/29
2023/11/16

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