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At the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2011, researchers premiered a robotic therapy can help recovering stroke patients regain function in their arms. The patient’s arm or leg is attached to a robot which goes through a series of […]
We love hearing about new technology that helps those with disabilities control their wheelchairs and interact with their environment more easily. The newest such technological invention is an interface for wheelchairs that is controlled by brain activity. It aims to […]
For most kids, recess is their favorite part of the school day, but for wheelchair bound students, it can be far from fun. No one likes to sit on the sidelines and watch other kids play. All children benefit from […]
Megabus agrees to improve handicap accessibility As part of an ongoing investigation of private transportation companies, The United States Justice Department and the Inter-city Bus Company, Megabus, announced a settlement in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which […]
Activities of Daily Living for Elderly and Handicap ADLs is a term used in healthcare circles to refer to daily self-care activities within an individual’s place of residence, in outdoor environments, or both. The inability to perform ADLs is all […]
Reality television has taken America by storm. It may not often look like the reality we know, but it’s enormous reach and popularity gives it the ability to broadcast messages, both positive and negative, to a diverse group of people. […]
At Van Products, our goal is that individuals with impaired mobility, whether from birth, a recent accident, or only temporarily during physical therapy, have the comfort of knowing that there are options. We are active proponents of accessibility awareness and […]
Teachers Give Disabled Student Thanksgiving Gift – A group of middle school students decided to offer a helping hand this Thanksgiving by building a wheelchair ramp at a fellow student’s home. Betty has cerebral palsy, but didn’t have wheelchair access […]
“What Do We Call ‘Em?” – An interesting article about the idea of moving to use appropriate language based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. At Van Products, we just want to have honest, straight forward conversations – what do […]
First Quadraplegic to Earn Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu – Eric Ingram is making headlines in the L.A. sports scene as he has worked more than a year and overcome his physical disability to earn this prestigious Gracie Combatives level. See […]
