New s-max Sella Powered Mobility Stairclimber possibly the smallest most compact Stairclimber on the market today. S-Max SELLA – Safe and comfortable even on narrowest stairs Frequently buildings have neither been designed nor built in such away that they are accessible for people with reduced mobility (PRM). In those cases stairs represent a great barrier for many people and need to be overcome. Stairways often represent a great barrier to people with reduced mobility. The S-Max SELLA Stairclimber solves this problem effortlessly and elegantly. This device makes you mobile everywhere and at all times. It works on virtually all types of a stairs, inside the home and outside and is particularly maneuverable and comfortable since the seat is integral. For ease of transportation you can fold up or disassemble the SELLA easily to fit in virtually all cars. Folding means little space is taken up in the home. The SELLA is uniquely able to manage both directly seated passengers and those unable to transfer from their wheelchair. For Social Services, occupational therapists and other professional purchasers the SELLA provides a unique, cost effective combination of flexibility of purpose, ability to function on the narrowest stairways and portability ensuring optimum effectiveness for future re-issues.Full details from Manual Handling Solutions (MHS.COM Ltd) 58, Paige Close Watlington King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE33 0TQ UK Tel 01553 811977 Fax 01553 811004 sales@manualhandlingsolutions …
With the help of a device called the Lokomat, Jeff took his first fluid steps since his 1980 cerebral hemorrhage. These grainy videos were taken on a mobile phone at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 2005. The Evolution of Jeff will look at how an American man, unable to easily walk in 25 years, could get the opportunity to walk normally again thanks to emerging technologies being developed in Israel, Japan, South Korea and the United States. Director Zachary M. Newmark joins his father, Jeff Newmark, as he leaves Chicago in a wheelchair, hoping to return wearing robotic legs.
As part of a video project, funded by mediabox, young ambassadors for Whizz-Kidz conceived and created their own videos with the help of BBC mentors. This one is called The Meaning of Friendship.
On March 4th, 2011, the International Interior Design Association’s Nashville City Center held an Accessibility Event at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The event included a panel discussion, experiential area, and vendor showcase, brought awareness to accessible and universal design issues and celebrated the recent 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). www.iida-tn.org
On March 4th, 2011, the International Interior Design Association’s Nashville City Center held an Accessibility Event at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. The event included a panel discussion, experiential area, and vendor showcase, brought awareness to accessible and universal design issues and celebrated the recent 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). www.iida-tn.org
This chronic debilitating disease comes in over 100 different forms and effects people from all walks of life. Arthritis sufferers typically find pain in joints due to inflammation and lack of fluidity. Far infrared sauna therapy helps Arthritis sufferers by promoting immense amounts of fresh blood flow into starved areas and brings with it much needed nutrients. Most patients who utilize far infrared sauna therapy will notice pain relief immediately or within a few sessions in the far infrared saunas. Arthritis effects people in all age groups, but over half of those suffering are under the age of 65. Most Arthritis sufferers find relief only through medication which ends up being increased over time as the body becomes more resistant to the drugs. Far infrared sauna therapy works in a very different way as the increased blood flow quickly flushes an area with the much needed oxygen rich blood resulting in pain relief from Arthritis. The effectiveness of far infrared sauna therapy has been shown time and time again to work for Arthritis sufferers and to allow them to decrease or even eliminate the need for medication. Far infrared sauna therapy is a safe, proven, natural method of promoting pain relief from Arthritis and many other muscular skeletal ailments. Instead of relying on increasing medication, the patient is able to naturally reduce pain caused by Arthritis without the harmful side effects seen with chronic exposure to pain medication.
Interview at the 2010 da Vinci Awards with Keven Crawford about Freedom Sciences ATRS assistive/adaptive technology. The ATRS was a finalist in our Mobility category.
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