There are so many tools and gadgets that aim to make life easier for people with limited mobility, strength, or coordination, from walkers and kitchen equipment to bathroom adaptations and gym aids.
I’ve always felt it was a waste of time to cry over things I can’t change. However, as I sat on my bedroom floor recently, struggling to twist open the glucose sensor my daughter needs to survive, ...
For many people, as they age, the “little things” like buttoning a shirt, grabbing a jar from the pantry or remembering a morning pill, start to feel like major hurdles. However, aging in place ...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Turnstone Center was awarded a $50,000 grant from The Hartford, an insurance company, for new adaptive sports equipment. The equipment will be used in collaboration with the ...
Twelve years ago, Josh Elliot took a leap and decided to get out of his wheelchair and onto a mono ski for the first time. Elliot said it took no time at all to fall madly in love with adaptive skiing ...
STATELINE, Nev. – While Tahoe’s trails and beaches are widely beloved, they’re not always easy to get to—especially with mobility devices. Without well-maintained paths or special equipment like ...
In Vermont, a new all-access mountain bike trail system provides plenty of thrills to all kinds of riders — those who use adaptive equipment included. There is a growing movement to increase the ...
The University of Minnesota’s Recreation and Wellness Center aims to have inclusive and accessible spaces for all students through inclusive programming, intramural sports and more. The RecWell has ...
For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasks The author, who has a disability that limits the use of her arms, ...