posted on September 1, 2003 - 3:08pm
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Whether preparing elaborate holiday meals, huddling over homework, reading the morning paper or chatting with friends, people usually make the kitchen the busiest room in the house.
Kitchens for everyone are universal
posted on October 1, 2009 - 3:04pm
Featured products: Power transfer seat ** Stretching brace ** Power chair/scooter lift ** Exercise equipment ** Text-to-speech device ** Switch ** Safety equipment ** Adaptive clothing.
A state rehabilitation program remodeled my bathroom — and my life
posted on March 31, 2011 - 11:44am
I never thought I would be so excited about getting a new toilet, sink and shower. But my new fully wheelchair-accessible bathroom has made such a difference in my life, my attitude and my outlook that I can truly say this makeover has been a life-changing event.
More than 10 years ago, I received a diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Over the years, I’ve...
posted on July 1, 2009 - 3:30pm
The high number of recent property foreclosures, driven by an uncertain economy, is taking a particular toll on people with disabilities who rent homes, condos and apartments.
People with disabilities often require ground-floor dwellings and close proximity to medical services, equipment providers, caregivers and accessible means of transportation. These requirements — plus difficulties with...
A master gardener with Becker muscular dystrophy shows off his beautiful backyard garden, which can be maintained easily from a wheelchair
posted on January 1, 2011 - 3:50pm
David Gary, of Tyler, Texas, was a bitter young man in the summer of 1975 after receiving a diagnosis of Becker muscular dystrophy.
Long used in Europe and Asia, these personal hygiene fixtures are being adopted in the US by people who need help using the bathroom
posted on March 31, 2011 - 11:55am
A few years ago, Bonnie Guzelf of Phoenix began having difficulty using the bathroom by herself. Guzelf, who has a slowly progressive form of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), found that her hands, arms and legs were getting too weak to perform basic hygiene. A friend who is an occupational therapist suggested she get a bidet.
posted on March 31, 2011 - 10:40am
Aqueduck faucet extender
Designed for kids, this quick-and-easy fix also can enable people in wheelchairs to better access the faucet. The extender simply slips over the existing faucet and funnels the water closer to the user. $17.98 on Amazon.com. Peachy, (888) 498-0488.
