Understanding Power Chair Battery Basics
Don’t let battery troubles slow you down! Our friends at Macdonald’s Home Health Care share the basics of power chair batteries to keep you moving.
Charges Pending
Electric vehicle charging stations are popping up around the province, but people with disabilities are being left out.
Chairstuff’s New Community & Education Section Offers Curated Information and Videos.
In Chairstuff’s new Community & Education section of their website, you’ll find carefully sourced information on Self-Catheterization, Bowel Routines, Foley Catheters and Condom Catheters.
Building a Better FreeWheel
An inside look at how BCIT and ICORD researcher Dr. Jaimie Borisoff is taking one of the most popular wheelchair add-ons ever created to the next level.
A Matter of Style: Adaptive Clothing Option in BC
SCI BC peer Derek Jezewsky has always enjoyed dressing and looking smart. With his new business, he’s overjoyed to be helping other peers discover—or rediscover—their own fashion sense.
Breakdown Blues: The Real Cost of Wheelchair Repairs
New research sheds light on just how unreliable wheelchairs are—and the high costs of getting them repaired.
Tough Pants: Protective Pants for the Adaptive Climber
The popularity of adaptive climbing continues to grow, but how do you protect the lower limbs and skin of climbers with SCI? A unique collaboration of climbers, designers and an outdoor clothing manufacturer stylishly solve this problem.
PAD Your Ride: How to Choose the Right Power Assist Device
Thinking about adding a power assist device to your manual wheelchair? New findings by BC researchers break down the pros and cons of each option.
Pressure On: New Research on Neurostimulation and Blood Pressure
Researchers have made an important breakthrough in neurostimulation and the search for a treatment for low blood pressure in people with SCI.
Comeback Cowboy: How an Injured Rodeo Rider Got Back on the (Adapted) Saddle
After his 2015 rodeo injury, Kevin Cunin didn’t know if he’d ever be able to ride again. Thanks to his own perseverance and a little help from his friends, he’s back in the saddle—and chasing down a career in cattle ranching.
Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health
Can adapted rowing machines help to maintain health and fitness? Here’s how researchers are helping to create accessible exercise options.
Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility
How do you heal an injured arm or shoulder when you have to rely on it daily for mobility? One solution might be an orthotic brace.