Types of Equipment Archives - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Accessible Sink for Hair Salons

This adjustable sink for hair salons makes it possible for wheelchair users to have their hair washed in a regular fashion.

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Action Trackchair

This Minnesota-based company manufactures all-terrain wheelchairs for off-road enthusiasts. They have a dealership in Alberta.

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Active Hands

Check out these gripping aids, which make everyday tasks much easier for people with limited hand function.

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Adaptive Clothing

Here is a list of sites that sell adaptive clothing and shoes.

Alinker

This is a non-motorized walking bike without pedals, with an adjustable saddle and handlebars.

604 398-4947

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Ambu Resuscitators for Ventilator users

As a back-up tool, this manual resuscitator or "self-inflating bag" can provide emergency positive pressure ventilation to patients who are not breathing or not breathing adequately.

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Angle Oar

These innovative paddling systems are designed with adjustable features that allow nearly anyone to kayak independently.

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Australian Medical Sheepskin – Chair Stuff

Learn about the variety of sheepskin products available through Chair Stuff.

604 876-4133

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Batec Mobility

Check out this option for manual chair users to move a bit more easily outdoors.

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Be Adaptive Equipment

If you are looking for adaptive sports or recreational equipment for shooting and fishing, check out their products.

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BeasyTrans Systems

Their premium “No-Lift” transfer boards allow patients to safely transfer with no lifting, tugging or twisting, reducing injuries to both the patient and the caregiver.

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Braze Mobility Blind Spot Sensors

Find out about blind spot sensors, to increase your safety while wheeling.

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BUFCO raised flower bed

BUFCO makes raised flower beds that allow wheelchair users full access to the garden.

647-290-2572

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BuggyPod Wheelchair Baby Stroller Adaptation

This adaptation could be applied to the back of a wheelchair. It uses commercially available baby carrier parts from BuggyPod (see link) on top of a Lascal BuggyBoard, a stroller ...

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Cheelcare Companion

The Companion, made by Canadian company Cheelcare, is a power assist add-on suitable for most rigid manual wheelchairs.

647 800-2680

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Choosing a Wheelchair

These documents outline the main types of wheelchairs and the benefits or drawbacks of each. This will provide basic information that can be used when discussing options with an Occupational ...

Creating Ability

Creating Ability makes and sells a variety of kayaks, paddles, cushions, and systems to get into a kayak, all designed to make kayaking accessible for people with disabilities.

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Customize Your Ride: Demystifying Manual Wheelchair Features

This informative video is from the University of Washington Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System. It discusses manual wheelchair design concepts and explores a range of customizing options

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D’s Locks – Brakes for Manual Wheelchairs

Find out about another type of wheelchair locking system.

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Digital Portable Floor Wheelchair Scale

This digital platform scale is portable and comes with a wall mount weight display and an AC adapter.

604-568-6977

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DragonFly and FireFly Wheelchair Attachments Rio Mobility

Check out the options to increase your power while wheeling.

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Ease Wheelchair Cushion

Lift and shifts are a must to prevent and treat pressure sores. Ease does them for you.

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Elesmart Cushion

The wheelchair air cushion features an independent air cell design that effectively distributes pressure on the hips, reducing discomfort from prolonged sitting.

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ETAC

Swedish manufacturer of various products that can be found in Canada for activities of daily living: commodes, transfer lifts, wheelchairs, cushions, etc., including for children.

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Evac-Chair

Evac+Chair is a universal evacuation solution for smooth stairway descent during an emergency.

647 260-9940

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Ex N Flex Therapy

Products include passive/active range of motion therapeutic exercise devices for persons with little or no movement.

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Exoskeleton on SCI BC TV

This short video by SCI BC TV provides an insight into the exoskeleton.

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EZ Lock Docking System for Wheelchair Vans

EZ Lock docking system for wheelchair vans allows a wheelchair user to secure their chair and drive a van while remaining in their wheelchair.

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Fiber by Hominid X

Fiber is a game-changing assistive grasping device for individuals living with hand weakness or paralysis.

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Fleximug

Fleximug is a hands-free drinking aid designed to help people with limited to no arm function and paralysis take a drink without assistance from a caregiver.

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Flip Pillow

Find out more about this versatile supportive pillow.

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Foldawheel

This company has a variety of lightweight electric wheelchairs, some that fold or have an option for standing.

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Freedom Trax

Freedom Trax is the only motorized off-road attachment for manual wheelchairs on the market.

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Freewheel Wheelchair Attachment

The lightweight, durable FreeWheel quickly clamps to the footrest of a rigid-frame wheelchair.

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G-Loves Gloves

G-Love Glove. Created primarily for athletic purposes, these gloves feature cropped fingers, open knuckles, and open thumbs to provide a great combination of comfort and flexibility.

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Gloves for Life

Push gloves for wheelchair users.

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Go! Anywhere travel commode and shower chair

The Go! Anywhere travel commode and shower chair is a light weight, folding and packable chair and tub slider, perfect for traveling.

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Grit Freedom Chair

Find out about this rugged all-terrain wheelchair.

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HALO Innovations BassiNest Swivel Sleeper

Check out this swivel bassinet, handy for parents who use wheelchairs.

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Handi-Move Lifting System

Independent or assisted transfer lift system for individual use at home.

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Hip Flexion Assist Device

Find out more about this device which can assist people with incomplete injuries to walk.

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Hitch Lift for Car or Van

Battery-powered vehicle lift for loading a wheelchair/scooter into a car or van.

250-721-7300

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How To Choose the Best Wheelchair Cushion for You

This article from New Mobility goes through different types of cushions and the pros and cons of each.

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Jaco Robotic Arm by Kinova

This robotic arm, known as "Jaco", is assisting people with limited or no upper limb mobility to achieve greater independence.

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Jay Protector Specialty Cushion

The Jay Protector Specialty Cushion is a small portable strap on cushion for people who are active out of their wheelchairs.

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Kalogon – Orbiter cushion

Wheelchair cushion for pressure management, combines Kalogon’s Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system with the individualized postural support of a custom cushion.

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Magic Mobility All-Terrain Powerchair

Magic Mobility’s off-road power wheelchairs enable you to experience the freedom and adventure that comes with a go-anywhere, all-terrain power wheelchair.

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Maintenance Guide for Users of Manual and Power Wheelchairs

Find out how to do basic wheelchair maintenance.

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Mobi-Mat

Find out about this simple solution to access to beaches and other outdoor areas across uneven or soft ground.

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Mobility Mount

Mobility Mount has innovative, lightweight assistive devices for wheelchairs which include a variety of attachments such as cup holder, umbrella holder, and laptop table to name a few.

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Mobius Mobility Ibot Wheelchair

The iBOT® PMD powerchair engages four large drive wheels while automatically keeping the seat level. This allows users to traverse varied terrain, elevate, and climb stairs.

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MOTOmed Movement Therapy

For people unable to use a regular exercise machine, MOTOmed offers a realistic alternative.

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Multi-Lift Transferring Device

The Multi-Lift is the first multi-purpose lifting and transfer device.

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NuProdx Travel Solutions

Shower chairs and commodes that pack away easily into a bag for travel.

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Offset Door Hinges

Offset door hinges that can make doors wider than they normally are.

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Open Padded Raised Toilet Seat

Learn more about this raised toilet seat.

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Open Sesame Door Systems – Automatic Door Openers

This remote door opening system unlatches a locked door, then opens, pauses and closes it - all automatically.

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Outrider Coyote

The Coyote quad is a powerful, long-range electric 4WD chair that will fit into many SUVs—and then get you into the most hard-to-access backcountry after you unload it.

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Pants Up Easy

Find out about this device to get dressed more easily.

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Parsons ADL

Find out about aids to daily living products manufactured in Canada that may help you live more independently or comfortably.

905 936-3580

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PAWS (Power Assisted Wheelchair Systems)

Power Assisted Wheelchair Systems (PAWS) for manual wheelchairs is a great alternative to the car and is ideal for longer trips in the city and the countryside.

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PediaLift Crib

The PediaLift Crib is an adjustable wheelchair accessible crib that allows disabled parents to SAFELY manage their baby.

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Phoenix Instinct

Check out this luggage specially designed for wheelchair users.

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Power Access Doors – Automatic Door Openers

These automatic door openers are designed to assist people with disabilities through side hinged doors. This resource will be useful to builders and home owners.

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Quadtools

Find out about these tools that will help people with quadriplegia to be more independent.

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Ram Mounts

Find out about these assistive systems designed to mount various equipment onto a range of common chair types.

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Raz commodes and tub sliders

Canadian company that makes adjustable shower commodes and bathtub slider system that can tilt.

416-751-5678

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Renovative Bath Systems-wheel in showers

They have a collection of accessible showering products with the ability to customize to meet individual needs and provide true freedom.

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Robotic Mobilization Device by TEK

Find out more about this powered standing frame.

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Roho Cushions – managing punctures document

Use this guide to help maintain your Roho cushion.

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Roll A Ramp

Find out about sturdy roll away ramps.

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SafePath Products

Find out about innovative solutions to daily living challenges for people who use wheelchairs, including ramp options.

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Shower Bay

Shower Bay is a safe and portable shower designed for wheelchair users.

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Sidestix Innovative Forearm Crutches

Find out about shock-absorbent forearm crutches to protect arms and joints.

604 989-6800

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Smart Drive

Find out about this power assist option for manual chairs.

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Spinal Seating Modules

Access clinical information about seating assessments.

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Stiltz Home Elevators Canada

Find out about this alternative to a hydraulic home elevator.

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Strae Sport Handcycles

Strae Sport offers a range of handcycles that can be customized to meet your needs.

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Sweet Cheeks

This product has received good reviews from some of our peers as a cheaper alternative for more stable seating and some pressure relief while doing activities such as kayaking.

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Tara Llanes Industries

Find out about adaptive mountain bikes designed for people with disabilities.

778 822-7468

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