A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes. This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations. I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes? With Zubits magnetic shoe […]
Posts with the mobility tag
WHILL: Personal Mobility Device
Each and every individual who uses a wheelchair has his or her own unique needs, likes, dislikes, etc. When purchasing a wheelchair, it’s at least a 5 year commitment, so it’s often hard to find the wheelchair that “fits just right.” The developers behind the WHILL mobility device acknowledge this, and have created a unique wheelchair […]
P Pod ™: Postural Support
Individuals with poor posture often require specialized seating to support them as much as possible. This holds true for their wheelchair seats, car seats, and more. However, when it comes to relaxing or playing at home, many parents and caregivers prefer to get their children out of their wheelchairs and into another type of seating. Large […]
Amramp: Wheelchair Ramp
For individuals with mobility impairments, a ramp may become a necessity for getting in and out of one’s home. Amramp is a company offering many products to make homes more accessible, including Amramp, which is “North America’s Leading Wheelchair Ramp.” It is a modular ramp providing a variety of benefits other ramps don’t. One of […]
Loopy Cases
When I got my first smartphone back in 2009, I immediately had to place it in inside of a case. I didn’t have a good record keeping my previous phones in good shape (there wasn’t enough duct tape to keep them in tact.) Having the iPhone was no exception to my clumsiness; I continued to drop it […]
Pokémon Go: It’s More than Just a Game
Okay guys, I am about to admit something I wouldn’t have willingly even 4 days ago. Here it goes: I love Pokémon Go! If you’re on any social media network, watched the news, or been outside lately, you’ve probably at least heard of the game, which is taking the world by storm. On Saturday, I finally […]