Posts Tagged ‘Mobility Products’
Robotic Arms for Wheelchairs: How They Restore Independence
Learn how wheelchair-mounted robotic arms work, who may benefit from them, how to get one and how assistive technology can help people with limited upper-extremity function live more independently. Experts: Kelsy Brown, Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L and Sara Gaver, robotic arm user A wheelchair-mounted robotic arm is an assistive device that attaches to a power…
Read MoreSafety Beds for Autism: How Enclosed Beds Help Prevent Wandering, Injury and Sleep Problems
Expert: Alison Curfman, M.D., MBA Reviewer: Chelsea Nall, OTR/L, CSRS, ATP Up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience sleep problems—and nearly half attempt to elope, with nighttime being a particularly high-risk time for wandering. For families, this makes bedtime one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous parts of their day. Safety beds for autism, also called enclosed beds, are designed to reduce…
Read MoreNSM Medical Supplies Bring Peace of Mind to Families
How consistency and clear communication from National Seating and Mobility help Anita Sedillo and her son focus on what’s most important At-a-Glance Summary: For parents and caregivers of children with complex medical needs, dependable access to medical supplies is critical. For Albuquerque mother Anita Sedillo, consistency, communication, and trust in her medical supply provider have…
Read MoreOn the Go and at Home
A reliable portable ramp can help make living your life to the fullest a little easier, no matter where you travel. Portable ramps come in a variety of different styles, are easy to transport for on-the-go use and are designed to work in a number of environments PORTABLE RAMPS Adjustable Height Fixed Height VEHICLE LIFTS…
Read MoreSeat Elevation
Seat elevation allows the user to raise and lower the height of the seat of a power wheelchair, using an elevation mechanism often controlled by a joystick or button. While wheelchairs help you get from point to point, seat elevation devices help you move through a three-dimensional world with a little more ease, from reaching…
Read MorePower Assist
LIFE SHOULD BE LIVED TO THE FULLEST, AND POWER ASSIST MAKES THAT A REALITY FOR MANY MANUAL WHEELCHAIR USERS. Whether you’re sightseeing on vacation or running your day-to-day errands, power assist can give you a little bit of an extra push when you need it most. While power assist isn’t new, thanks to advancements in…
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