In 1990, the United States signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The legislation provides more building access for individuals with disabilities. Within the ADA are guidelines for safe ramps. These guidelines are required both for commercial and...
No matter where you live in the world, you share commonalities with every other human on Earth. Take, for instance, aging. As we get older, we all experience issues with diminishing strength and balance. Therefore, wheelchair use is certainly not something exclusive...
We would be willing to venture the following guess. If the “Family Feud” television game show were to ask contestants to “Name something that helps those with disabilities to get from one place to another”, “wheelchair” would be the number one answer. We all know what...
Rejoice! The season we’ve all been waiting for is officially here. The start of summer got underway this past Sunday. If you’re like most Canadians, you’re thrilled at the opportunity to enjoy warmth and sunshine for the next two to three months – if we’re lucky!...
According to Parachute.ca, falls are the number one reason for injury-related hospitalizations for seniors in Canada. In fact, more than 1.6 million older adults fall each year. Almost half of them experience serious injuries, such as fractures and sprains. As well,...
Being a caregiver of a wheelchair user comes with its challenges. Naturally, your job is to secure the safety and well-being of the individual using the wheelchair. However, there are times when the wheelchair user isn’t exactly open to receiving assistance. It’s only...