Wheelchair

April 28, 2025 0

Making a Splash: Olathe Increases Water Accessibility with New Fleet of Water Wheelchairs

Discover how the City of Olathe is enhancing inclusive recreation with the addition of unique water wheelchairs at its pools and Lake Olathe, thanks to a partnership with Variety KC. Learn about the impact of this adaptive equipment on youth accessibility and explore how other cities globally can pursue similar goals. [...]

Benjamin Segal, MD, Andrew Jerome, PhD and Andrew Sas, MD, PhD, wearing white lab coats standing in what appears to be a research laboratory. They are positioned in front of laboratory shelving containing various supplies and equipment. All three are smiling at the camera, and there are Ohio State University logos visible on their lab coats.

March 6, 2025 0

Breakthrough in Nerve Regeneration Offers New Hope for Neurological Conditions

Discover how researchers at Ohio State University have found white blood cells capable of regrowing nerve fibers. Dr. Benjamin Segal's groundbreaking study offers new hope for treating previously irreversible neurological conditions through innovative cell therapy approaches. [...]

February 7, 2025 0

How Adaptive Clothing Boosts Assistive Technology Use

Find out the best ways that assistive technology paired with adaptive clothing benefits seniors and people with disabilities. Read on to find out more! [...]

Three men work on an innovative off-road wheelchair in a workshop. The wheelchair has large, rugged tires and a complex frame. One man sits at a laptop, another examines the wheelchair's frame, and the third adjusts the front wheel. The background shows a industrial workspace with stairs and various equipment.

October 9, 2024 0

From Forest Trails to Flight of Stairs: The BEAST Redefines Wheelchair Mobility

Dr. Jamie Borisoff's journey from Paralympic gold medalist to innovative engineer embodies resilience and ingenuity. Leading BCIT's MAKE+ team, he's revolutionizing mobility with "The BEAST" - a wheelchair that conquers stairs and rough terrain alike. As they gear up for Cybathlon 2024 in Switzerland, Borisoff and his team are pushing the boundaries of assistive technology. Their mission: to transform lives by reimagining what's possible for wheelchair users worldwide. [...]

September 22, 2024 0

Engineering Students Participate in EPICS in IEEE Competition to Develop Innovative Accessibility Solutions for Disabled Individuals

Discover innovative accessibility projects from the 2023 EPICS in IEEE Access and Abilities Competition that can change lives for people with disabilities. [...]

A wooden boardwalk winds through lush greenery in a garden. The path leads to a small seating area with two chairs and a round wooden table. Various plants, including tall grasses and leafy shrubs, border the walkway, creating a natural, accessible pathway. In the background, a glimpse of a building with large windows can be seen, suggesting this is part of a residential garden design.

September 12, 2024 0

Chronus Robotics Develops Innovative Self-Balancing Mobility Robot “Kim-e” for Enhanced Visibility and Comfort for Disabled Users

Discover Kim-e, the self-balancing mobility robot by Chronus Robotics, designed to enhance visibility and freedom for those with lower limb disabilities. [...]

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Assistive Technology Blog

Wheelchair

Making a Splash: Olathe Increases Water Accessibility with New Fleet of Water Wheelchairs

Wheelchair Accessible & Beyond: Kia’s PV5 is for Everyone

Breakthrough in Nerve Regeneration Offers New Hope for Neurological Conditions

How Adaptive Clothing Boosts Assistive Technology Use

From Forest Trails to Flight of Stairs: The BEAST Redefines Wheelchair Mobility

Engineering Students Participate in EPICS in IEEE Competition to Develop Innovative Accessibility Solutions for Disabled Individuals

Designing an Accessible Oasis: A Wheelchair-Friendly Garden

Airbus and French National Sports Agency Develop Cutting-Edge Equipment for Disabled Athletes Ahead of Paris Paralympics

Innovative Hands-Free Wheelchair PURE Revolutionizes Mobility for Disabled Users

Chronus Robotics Develops Innovative Self-Balancing Mobility Robot “Kim-e” for Enhanced Visibility and Comfort for Disabled Users