Segway’s egg-shaped prototype wheelchair crashes at tech show
Segway’s egg-shaped self-balancing wheelchair, dubbed the S-Pod, crashed during a demonstration at the world’s biggest tech show, CES 2020. According to reports, the S-Pod was undergoing a test by a journalist at the time. The rider had accelerated the vehicle before accidentally crashing into a wall. Although Segway reports no injury in the crash, however, […]
Family thankful after Gardai recovers family car and child’s wheelchair from theft
The family of a special needs boy is celebrating after his stolen wheelchair was recovered and returned to them by the police. According to police records, the family experienced a house burglary incident in the early hours last Saturday. The heartless thieves allegedly did not take anything from inside the property. Instead, they stole the […]
Legoland staff humiliates disabled boy in wheelchair after ordering him to walk
Windsor, EN — A mother of a wheelchair-bound boy expressed her disappointment with Legoland after the theme park’s staff asked his son to get up out of his wheelchair twice and walk, before he was allowed on the rides. The 5-year-old Sebby Brett, from Gloucestershire, was visiting the theme park following four operations in 12 months. […]
10 Interesting Facts About Wheelchairs You May Not Know
For physically challenged individuals, an electric-powered wheelchair is an incredible method for enhancing personal mobility. A wheelchair enables a disabled individual to appreciate and even partake in occasions and exercises with families, companions, and friends. Furthermore, wheelchair users can now do things that were once thought to be impossible due to their disability. It could […]
Victory for People with Disabilities in NYC
The American With Disabilities Act (ADA), which was passed in 1990, will be implemented more strictly following the ruling of a federal judge last March 6, 2019. Bronx Independent Living Service sued the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 2016 for their failure to make the Middletown Road subway station accessible to people with disabilities. The […]
Travel: Machu Picchu Wheelchair Accessible Trip
One of the top destinations for any tourist is the Machu Picchu. Looks like tourist rate would now be doubling in Peru. Machu Picchu has been wheelchair accessible for a few months now. Wheel the World, a travel company, developed the first wheelchair accessible tour of the Peruvian tourist site, Machu Picchu. The site is […]
Tips for Wheelchair Travelers
Travelling, oftentimes, come with many obstacles. How much more for a wheelchair user. There are a lot of things to consider, the luggage, flight connections, and even seating. But no matter what, it shouldn’t keep one from travelling. Below are some travel tips that wheelchair users can follow for their next journey. Request for comfortable […]
New Release will include Wheelchair Emojis
Another emoji update for smartphone users! This time it will include prosthetic legs, service dogs (in harness), and wheelchair users (both motorized and non-motorized). These are one of the 59 new symbols that will be included in the emoji list on the latter part of the year. This latest batch will also include yawning face […]
Wheelchair Accessible Must-See Places In Chicago
Chicago, as often called “The City that Never Sleeps”, has numerous establishments worth visiting. Full of colors, the hustle and bustle of every places are a ‘must-see’ both for locals and tourists. Of course, there are places in Chicago that are wheelchair accessible. Here are a few of them: Attractions Chicago Theater You can use […]
