Tag: Wheelchairs

Nosing Your Way Around

Reasearchers in Israel have developed an electronic controller that allows severely disabled people to control their wheelchairs or computers with a simple sniff of...

Reeve Foundation Commemorates ADA with Wheelchair World Record

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation attempts largest moving wheelchair line marking the 20th year anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To commemorate...

Robotic legs get wheelchair users walking

A new pair of robotic legs out of New Zealand lets wheelchair users do the improbable--stand, walk, and even go up and down stairs. Users...

Help End Paralysis and Win a Trip to ‘The Office’

Help "Office" star Marcus York raise money to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, and you could win a visit to the world's...

University of Louisville, Kentucky centers develop treatments, create hope for spinal cord injuries

A bullet remains lodged in Michelle Alexander's spinal cord nearly six years after her husband shot her four times — instantly paralyzing her —...

Abilities Expo 2010

Abilities Expo at the LA Convention Center on April 10th - 11th

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation at Drake Center, Cincinnati Ohio

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation at Drake Center, Cincinnati Ohio

Helping Out in Haiti

Over the last couple of weeks, the Reeve Foundation has focused on supporting relief efforts that are directed at the people of Haiti with existing and newly acquired disabilities.

Camper manufacturer powers chairs with gasoline engine for use outdoors

Necedah firm off to the races with wheelchair idea Necedah - A Wisconsin camper manufacturer, inspired by an employee who uses a wheelchair to get...

You can help the disabled in Haiti

Over the last couple of days, the Reeve Foundation has focused on supporting relief efforts that are directed at the people of Haiti with...