posted on October 1, 2011 - 11:34am
Unique wheelchair and walker bags
Creations by Pokojni makes one-of-a-kind wheelchair and walker bags with hook-and-loop straps and magnets for easy attachment and closure.
Each bag is designed with unique fabrics or embroidery to appeal to different tastes. Most bags are washable.
Prices range from $15.95 to $27.95. Creations by Pokojni, (760) 822-4534.
Making an informed decision is the key to avoiding buyer's remorse
posted on July 1, 2011 - 4:14pm
I have buyer’s remorse.
Like most people, my closet contains a few items I never should have bought.
A paper-thin broom skirt that was shredded by my wheelchair tires the first time I wore it. A bright red handbag that lacks a shoulder strap, forcing me to choose between clutching the accessory or holding onto my wheelchair every time I exit the ramp of my van.
Until now, the majority of my...
posted on July 1, 2011 - 1:11pm
Featured books by people affected with neuromuscular diseases include: A Sloan Product: A Memoir of a Lost Boy by Neil Selinger who has ALS; Learn Thai with Me by an author with CMT; and Zagrobelny’s Way, a book about a community leader who had muscular dystrophy.
Other reviewed books include: a book by a woman with mitochondrial disease; a memoir about the secret shame of having a disability; a...
Ralph Braun, who has spinal muscular atrophy, turned his scooter and modified van designs into a multimillion-dollar business
posted on June 14, 2011 - 2:30pm
Ralph Braun clearly remembers the day he learned he had “muscular dystrophy.” The experience taught him a lesson that shaped who he is and helped drive him to achieve great success.
In his autobiography, Rise Above, (2010, The Braun Corporation), Braun describes the hot day in 1947 when his parents took him to be evaluated at a hospital in Indianapolis. Braun was 6, and had been having...
Both offer health benefits, and enhance convenience and independence for wheelchair users
posted on January 1, 2011 - 4:35pm
Mobile standers and standing wheelchairs are for people who want to stand without having to stand still.
Medical professionals agree that standing is good for the musculoskeletal system, and most experts recommend standing 30 to 60 minutes a day, depending on users’ level of tolerance. (Note: Always consult a doctor before starting a standing program.)
Custom rigs make the great outdoors more accessible
posted on January 1, 2011 - 3:55pm
Full-time wheelchair users with a hankering to enjoy the great rugged outdoors may find that their standard chairs can’t always take them where they want to go. That’s where these specially designed conveyances can step up to the job.
Even extreme locations like the climbers’ camp at the base of Mt. Everest have been reached and conquered by severely disabled people riding in these unusual-...
A sampler of products to make your ride safer and easier
posted on July 1, 2010 - 5:34pm
This two-minute slideshow contains 24 accessories that could make your life safer and easier while in your wheelchair or scooter. The presentation is just a sampler of the many products available online. At any point, you can pause the show to study the product or read the name or web address. The items featured in the slideshow are displayed with website addresses, also listed below. If you see...
