Promote movement, live life to the fullest Smooth motions during walking, grasping and using fine hand motor skills, picking up speed when walking or running: Children who wear a prosthetic device can enjoy a wide variety of activities in everyday […]
What are the Different Types of Posture Correctors?
The Different Types of Posture Correctors are: Cross-Back Elastic Brace Longline Back Brace Electronic Posture Reminder Molded Upper Back Brace Depending on the posture corrector, you can use it to correct slouching and other forms of bad posture. This gives […]
Types of Wheelchair
Different types of wheelchairs. Karman Healthcare offers over one hundred types of manual wheelchairs that have an extensive amount of features and options. Some cater to users that are used to traveling constantly, others cater to users who may need to tilt or […]
“I Wish I Had This Disability Awareness Training 20 Years Ago!”
By the Disability Awareness Players It’s a new season and the Disability Awareness Players are out in full force spreading disability awareness! We’ve had a busy few months training folks all over the Chicagoland Area, including staff at the Lincoln […]
How the IoT Revolution Can Help People with Disabilities
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the ways in which modern life connects. In today’s world, most things connect, in some way, to the internet. This means that data can be collected and exchanged in responsive ways, and technology can […]
Travelling by Train as a Wheelchair User
Travel is an important part of life, and train travel is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transportation for many people. Train travel is much faster than travel by road, and with petrol prices rising, it’s usually much more affordable. […]
Adventure Sports for People with Disabilities
Adventure sports are a lot of fun, but people with disability usually assume that they are inaccessible. While many adventure sports do pose access challenges, there are a number of adapted adventures sports and providers available that help make adventure […]
What You Should Keep in Mind When Buying Your Wheelchair
Buying a suitable wheelchair is not always simple. Everybody is an individual and has particular needs. Therefore, choosing one wheelchair or another will depend on three very personal factors: adequacy for the user, for the use, and for the surroundings. Generally, all […]
Adapted Toys for Children With Disabilities
Playing is a fundamental part of a child’s life. In addition to being enjoyable, it is a necessary element of learning. In the case of children with disabilities, adapted toys are a particularly important resource that helps build self-esteem, fostering the development […]
Sports and Disability: Paired Together for an Active Life
Sport favours the rehabilitation, normalisation and integration of people with disabilities, as well as being a complement to an active life and a positive element in establishing a truly accessible society. But achieving this unity between sports and disability is not always […]