Archive for August, 2008
Wheelchair Power Set to Move 757
Friday, August 29th, 2008An interesting event is set to take place this weekend to raise money for the British Disabled Flying Association. A team of 30 manual wheelchair users are going to attempt to pull a Boeing 757 a distance of at least 100 meters.
So far the group has raised almost £4,000($7,250) for BDFA and in addition to [...]
Water Sports for the Mobility Challenged
Friday, August 22nd, 2008There are many athletes who are mobility challenged that probably are more fit and active than the majority of Americans. From wheelchair bowling to wheelchair rugby, there are many different types of sports that handicapped people can enjoy. Water sports are one such activity that can be very rewarding, both physically and mentally.
Skiing [...]
The Mike Utley Foundation
Friday, August 15th, 2008There are many people in the world who through accidental injury or disease are not able to walk and suffer from paralysis. Mike Utley is one man who due to a sports accident became paralyzed, but has continued to fight for a cure.
Michael Utley, born in Seattle in the 1960’s, spent much of his early [...]
Lifting Up in a Lift Chair
Friday, August 8th, 2008One of the most important consideration is the lifting mechanism. It is important that you only purchase lift chairs that use an electric motor to raise and lower the chair. Some disreputable companies offer lift chairs that use a spring loaded module to lift the chair. While spring loaded chairs are very cheap, this is [...]
Mobility Scooters
Friday, August 1st, 2008A mobility scooter is a personal movement device that is designed to carry a single seated individual in both outdoor and indoor settings. These types of mobility devices open up whole new worlds to people who have difficulty walking. After you purchase a mobility scooter it is important that you take proper care of the [...]