Over 18 million people in the US and Canada live with mobility issues. But the good news is that there are mobility equipment manufacturers, dealers, certified driver rehabilitation specialists and other professionals in communities around the country dedicated to improving the … [Read more...]
Northeast Ohio Chapter Educates Med Students
Northeast Ohio Chapter members Jeff Schiemann and Herb Werner were two of the four volunteer participants in a February 7 panel hosted by Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to educate second-year medical students about interacting with people with disabilities. … [Read more...]
Reaching Out to Polio Survivors
Commentary by Veliko "Lee" Bekir--The Polio Network of New Jersey For many Americans, "Polio" is a word with relatively little meaning. They might recognize it as a disease. They might associate it with developing countries. They might even recall that America's 32nd … [Read more...]
Medtronic Seeking Long-Distance Runners Who Benefit From Medical Technology
Medtronic, Inc. recently announced it is recruiting runners from around the world who benefit from medical technology to participate in the seventh annual Medtronic Global Heroes program. Up to 25 runners will be selected to receive a paid entry for themselves and a guest to the … [Read more...]
Man Builds Healing Harp from Stand-Up Wheelchair
Using a stand-up wheelchair that allowed him to build, calibrate, and tune at the highest places of this tall symphonic instrument, George Flores created a one-of-a-kind 47-string harp called The Healing Harp. “I thought about the fact that harps are known around the world … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence and Disability Webinar
Free Webinar––Domestic Violence and Disability Hosted by National Spinal Cord Injury Association Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST Don’t Fall Victim to Abuse People with disabilities are more likely to be victims of domestic violence by their loved ones … [Read more...]
