Wheelchair Lifestyle News and Articles

Listed Below Are the 10 Most Recent Wheelchair Lifestyle News Articles:

Jim Starrs Told He Needs Tank Licence

Jim Starrs Told He Needs Tank Licence

January 18, 2011 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Jim Starrs Told He Needs Tank Licence for his tankchair.

Possible Power Wheelchair Black Market

Possible Power Wheelchair Black Market

December 11, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Could new rules by medicare indirectly help fuel a black market for power wheelchairs? 'If you can buy a used wheelchair cheap, then you're home free in the first month. Everything else is gravy.'
Haidar Talib To Attempt Solar Powered Wheelchair...

Haidar Talib To Attempt Solar Powered Wheelchair...

November 23, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Haidar Talib will travel 350km in his solar powered wheelchair through the United Arab Emirates desert to promote renewable energy.
Floating Wheelchairs in Florida Beach

Floating Wheelchairs in Florida Beach

October 30, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Wheelchair users can now experience the sand and float in the waters around Sarasota, FL area.
Mind Controlled Wheelchair Being Developed In Au...

Mind Controlled Wheelchair Being Developed In Au...

October 5, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
UTS - University of Technology Sydney is making extensive progress on a mind controlled wheelchair
Wheelchair Drag Racing At Bandimere Speedway

Wheelchair Drag Racing At Bandimere Speedway

August 23, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
For the first time in the country, wheelchairs will test their speed on the drag strip.
Robotic Wheelchair That Will Even Heel For Your ...

Robotic Wheelchair That Will Even Heel For Your ...

August 4, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Japan is unquestionably the robot capital of the world. They\'ve invented robots that shop for you, cook for you, and even clean your toilets.
Latest Innovation In Mobility Market - The Bakk ...

Latest Innovation In Mobility Market - The Bakk ...

July 24, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
The long awaited Lokk Up and Bakk Flip wheelchair restraint system is now available in the United States. The Lokk Up and Bakk Flip restraint system makes it possible for it's user to securely drive while remaining seated in their wheelchair.
First Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Launched

First Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Launched

July 22, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
The 14 million American adults who use wheelchairs or motorized carts can now ride shotgun in a vehicle specifically designed for their transportation.
Rex Robotic Legs Used By Hayden Allen

Rex Robotic Legs Used By Hayden Allen

July 19, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
A new pair of robotic legs out of New Zealand lets wheelchair users do the improbable--stand, walk, and even go up and down stairs.
First Ever International Wheelchair Tennis Open ...

First Ever International Wheelchair Tennis Open ...

July 13, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
US$ 2000 prize money is on offer at the first ever International Wheelchair Tennis Open Tournament scheduled to be held from July 16 to 18 at the SSC clay courts in Maitland Place.
Wheelchair rugby facility pushes athletes to the...

Wheelchair rugby facility pushes athletes to the...

July 8, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Wheelchair rugby athletes pushed themselves to the limit last week during a premiere camp with Beaverton’s ADAPT Training.
Chicago vets to compete in wheelchair games

Chicago vets to compete in wheelchair games

July 1, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
The largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world, this event offers 17 different sports to Veterans who use wheelchairs due to spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological diseases.
Zach Anner, Internet superstar

Zach Anner, Internet superstar

June 25, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
The Internet – it's not just a place for bros to Ice bros; it's where the unlikeliest of stars emerge. And the viral darling of the day is a 25-year-old actor and self-professed babe magnet named Zach Anner
30th Year of The Texas Wheelchair Championships

30th Year of The Texas Wheelchair Championships

June 24, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Tennis athletes from around the world will travel to Carrollton this week to compete in the 30th annual Texas Open Wheelchair Championships at Oak Creek Tennis Center.
Teen Wheelchair Athlete Ups His Game

Teen Wheelchair Athlete Ups His Game

June 22, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
CEDAR FALLS --- When a neighbor asked Jon Litzkow five years ago to attend an athletic camp, the youngster's first response was: "Who? Me?" A childhood accident had left the Waterloo boy, now 15, paralyzed from the waist down. For as long as he could remember, Litzkow had used a wheelchair to get from place to place. "I didn't think I'd be any good at it," the teen confessed. "I didn't think I could really do sports."
Wheelchair Bound Musician Revolutionizes Playing...

Wheelchair Bound Musician Revolutionizes Playing...

June 15, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
Minneapolis, Minnesota (CNN) -- Jason Gerling always knew he would make a major impact as a musician. An accomplished drummer, he was at the top of the local music scene in 1994. Then one night, everything changed.
Third IPFW Wheelchair Tennis Open on Saturday an...

Third IPFW Wheelchair Tennis Open on Saturday an...

June 4, 2010 - by: Dave C., staff writer
As new French Open champions are crowned this weekend and depicted as role models for tennis players to follow, Fort Wayne will showcase on the IPFW tennis courts for shining examples of players for everyone to follow. The nearly 20 athletes to emulate are competing in the third IPFW Wheelchair Tennis Open presented by Turnstone and IPFW on Saturday and Sunday.

Power Wheelchair Saves Alabama Woman

June 4, 2010 - by: Bill B., staff writer
OPELIKA, Ala., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When Roena Hall, 75, received a power wheelchair through Medicare a year ago, it improved her mobility and relieved some of the pain in her back. But she didn't realize that the medical device would also help save her life.
Wheelchair Vans

Wheelchair Vans

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Wheelchair Van information and tips. Wheelchair vans have two entry points and both have advantages and disadvantages to consider.
Wheelchair Lifts

Wheelchair Lifts

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Learn more about the different Wheelchair Lifts and simple questions to ask your sales rep.
iBot Wheelchair From iBot Mobility Products

iBot Wheelchair From iBot Mobility Products

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Learn more about the amazing iBot Wheelchair from iBot Mobility Products.
Tennis Wheelchairs – A Look at Tennis Chair De...

Tennis Wheelchairs – A Look at Tennis Chair De...

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
A closer look a the 3-wheel tennis wheelchair design as it compares to the 4-wheel tennis wheelchair design.

Standing Wheelchair... The Incredible Levitating...

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Have you ever seen a person levitate across a room. You may be watching someone in a Standing Wheelchair.
Wheelchair Ramps Purchasing Tips

Wheelchair Ramps Purchasing Tips

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Wheelchair ramp purchasing tips. How are wheelchair ramps sized and what to look for.
Wheelchair Rugby... Learn the Rules of the Game

Wheelchair Rugby... Learn the Rules of the Game

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Power, Fearless, Stamina... those are just a few things needed to be a Wheelchair Rugby player. Learn the rules of the game.
Wheelchair Tennis... Learn the Rules of the Game

Wheelchair Tennis... Learn the Rules of the Game

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Learn the rules of the game and a little about the governing body behind the sport.

Invacare - The Leader in Home Medical Products

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Invacare is the leader in the home medical products industry.
Wheelchair Basketball... Learn the Rules of the ...

Wheelchair Basketball... Learn the Rules of the ...

April 28, 2010 - by: Casey L., staff writer
Learn some of the basic rules of the ever popular wheelchair basketball.