Pressure Injury Prevention alternating wheelchair cushion, wheelchair cushion
Being a leader in the industry of wheelchair cushions for 20 plus years, Aquila Corporation has seen it all. We have seen cushion manufacturers come and go, we have been at industry trade shows and have seen other wheelchair cushion ads in publications. They all display colorful banners, signs, catchy Read More
Pressure Injury Prevention wheelchair cushion, wheelchair cushions
A common question arises when a wheelchair user develops a pressure injury. They want to know if it is advisable to sit before the pressure injury is completely healed. The answer will depend on many things including the type of cushion they intend to sit on and their ability to Read More
Mobility Management, Wheelchair Tips
August 9, 2013 22 Disability Friendly Cities 148SHARES FacebookTwitterPrintEmailMore Walkable cities are great for families and senior citizens, but disability friendly cities are great for everyone. Areas that have good sidewalks with wheelchair access are important qualities. However, there are quite a few more qualities that make a city good Read More
Mobility Management, Wheelchair Tips
An interesting article written by a wheelchair user based on her own experiences and suggestions. 2015 Category: Independent Living By ANNA CORBITT As a user of a power wheelchair since I was five, I’ve become quite the expert on etiquette for interacting with someone in a wheelchair. As an extremely outspoken Read More
John Charles Hockenberry 6-13-19 The Takeaway Who is he: John Charles Hockenberry is a Peabody and Emmy Award winning American journalist and author. He has been using a wheelchair since the age of 19 when he was in a car accident that caused a spinal cord injury. Why you should follow Read More
C 6-07-19 A clever and information-packed travel blog, Curb Free with Cory Lee gives useful tips and suggestions to persons with disabilities who like to travel. Cory has written and published guides for would-be travelers. For instance, he has described within his blogs how it’s “not enough to simply do Read More
Sue Austin The Huffington Post Who is she: Sue Austin is a British artist that has been using a wheelchair for two decades due to an extended illness. Doctors informed her of her limitations but she pushed forward and now inspires people around the world as she scuba dive’s with Read More
Pressure ulcers present a problem to many patients. (NAPS) Posted: Friday, April 5, 2019 6:44 am | Updated: 2:30 am, Tue Apr 9, 2019. By NAPS, North American Precis Syndicate But new technology can dramatically curb the pressure ulcer pandemic by Margaret Doucette, D.O. (NAPSI)—American healthcare, renowned for pioneering new technology to save Read More
With the use and the popularity of social media, it is here to stay! This post will list some of the inspirational and influential people in wheelchairs to follow on social media to encourage you to succeed. You have the opportunity to follow everyone from athletes, disability advocates, TV celebrities, Read More
Technology could help Vets with spinal cord injury Posted onWednesday, April 24, 2019 10:27 am Posted in Research by Michael Richman 662 views Above: Researcher Dr. Matthew Peterson and nurse Trina Dickert use an experimental new automated system for measuring bedsores, or pressure ulcers—a common problem for Veterans with spinal cord injury, as well as Read More
