The Man Who Keeps the Wheels Turning at the U.S. Open
Shingo Kunieda, one of the most accomplished men’s wheelchair tennis players in the world, explains his experience of a chair malfunction that occurred at the first wheelchair match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Kunieda explains the detailed design of tennis wheelchair, along with the importance of care and maintenance of their equipment.
Brick by brick, Lego diversifies its toys with a minifigure in a wheelchair
Lego unveiled its first-ever minifigure in a wheelchair, which first appeared at international toy fairs this week. Donning a beanie and hoodie, the male plastic figure is part of the company’s upcoming “Fun in the Park” set.
Helping Wheelchair Users Navigate Mexico City’s Hectic Streets And Sidewalks
Wheelblades
Manual wheelchair drivers often experience reduced mobility in winter snow and slush; Wheelblades address this problem. Wheelblades are small skiis that attach to the front wheels of a manual wheelchair. Their wide contact surface distributes the wheelchair driver’s pressure evenly over the ground, preventing the small front wheels from sinking into the snow. Wheelblades are […]
Carbon Black Wheelchair
You are unique and special, so why not choose a bespoke wheelchair that is as individual as you? Carbon Black is so different to every other wheelchair available on the market in many ways, not least the number of choices available, making your chair unique to you. Every wheelchair user has different needs and requirements, […]
The Morph Wheel – Travel with Ease
Originally designed to be used on a bicycle, the Morph Wheel is a foldable wheel compatible with any wheelchair that can accommodate a quick-release axle. When folded, the wheel is compact enough to fit in tight spaces, like a sports bag or under a seat on an airplane. In this state, the diameter of the […]
Ocean Wheelchair for Florida Residents and Veterans
The city of Deerfield Beach, FL now has four new ocean wheelchairs – wheelchairs that can travel on sand without getting stuck, and float in beach water. The floating wheelchairs are free to rent for those that have a need for them while at the beach. Locals Terry and David Rittenhouse are responsible for bringing […]
Some Exploit Airport Wheelchairs for Preferential Treatment
A recent article in the New York Times brought attention to the fact that some travelers abuse airport wheelchairs in order to get preferential treatment through long security lines or during flight boarding. According to the article in the Times, airport workers have dubbed certain routes “miracle flights” because a number of passengers will request […]
Air Access by Priestmangoode
Air Access, a conceptual project designed by the design firm Priestmangoode, offers an interesting solution for how to improve accessibility on airplanes for people with mobility impairments. The design is made up of two elements; a detachable wheelchair that can transport passengers onto and off of the plane, and a secure fixed-frame aisle seat that […]
Disabled Vets Get Hot Wheels Despite Their Wheelchairs
The minivan has long been the standard vehicle to adapt for wheelchair accessibility, because of its low height, large interior, and capacity to carry the extra weight of an electric wheelchair. According to USA Today, however, the young vets are prompting some rethinking within the accessible vehicle industry. These young vets, mostly men in their […]