Our mobility assistance grant program is designed to bridge the funding gap that prevents people in need of mobility products from achieving their mobility goals. We do this by offering grants of up to $5,000 to people throughout the United States and Canada who have secured the majority of the funds needed, but require the final amount to complete their purchase.
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In observance of Disability Employment Awareness Month, WalletHub identified the cities with the most suitable conditions for individuals with disabilities. We analyzed the 150 most populated cities across 23 key metrics, ranging from the number of physicians per capita to the rate of employed people with disabilities to park accessibility. By doing...
It’s our sixth year for the Get Out, Enjoy Life photo contest, with three fantastic prizes offered through two fabulous wheelchair-focused communities, and we do it all with ONE person in mind – YOU! SPORTS ‘N SPOKES, the sports and recreation magazine of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), has teamed up with social community...
By Ziggi Landsman
www.unitedspinal.org
Find new mobility by powering up or muscling up your manual wheelchair. Here is a round-up of wheelchair power assist and propulsion assist devices that can help you with your daily hump. Some of these devices turn your manual...
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09/24/2016 - 5:54amTimes Colonist Preview: B.C. paraplegic continues to make his mark in freestyle motocrossTimes ColonistHe returned to the Nitro Circus tour just 10 months later, and on Oct. 14, 2015, became the first paraplegic athlete to successfully backflip a...
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09/22/2016 - 1:25pmPlease help United Spinal Association continue to raise awareness about spasticity––which affects approximately 65–78 percent of people living with spinal cord injury. The post Spasticity Affects Up to 78 Percent of People Living with...
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09/22/2016 - 12:09pmForbes Poor Work Incentives in Disability: What To DoForbesThe growth in disability rolls is a concerning economic development. Often times, the focus is on the cost of this insurance. However, there is perhaps an even greater cost: the millions of...
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09/21/2016 - 11:04pmTech Times Researchers See Potential In Graphene As Spinal Cord Injury TreatmentTech TimesA breakthrough research claimed that graphene can be used in treating spinal injuries. Developed by Rice University through a special process, the graphene...
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09/19/2016 - 10:02amToday.com Halloween on the go: These wheelchair costumes will melt your heartToday.comLike all Halloween costumes, a getup that surrounds a wheelchair can show off a kid's interests. For several Halloweens, Hayden paid tribute to his beloved...
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