Assistive Technology – Page 7 – Universal Design Style

In the an office setting people with disabilities are part of the environment whether they are employees or customers. According

Wheelchair Accessible Playground Equipment

A few years ago the city I live in wanted to update their barrier free wheelchair accessible playground. The old

So like the picture above asks, can you spot the patient (hoyer) lift? Not immediately noticeable is it? Well it’s

Earlier this month I wrote an article about the Whirlwind RoughRider. A rugged wheelchair made for people in developing countries

Grab bars are a very simple yet essential part of universal design. Their design in most applications is a metal

So is the picture above of a scooter or a golf cart? Well it’s a little of both but is

The grab bar market today is filled with a huge variety of shapes, finishes, and styles. From primary colors

Traditionally, the goal of prosthetic design was to make them appear like an actual part of the body and