Pride Mobility’s Go Go Carbon Is as Lightweight and Compact as Travel Scooters Come
Pride Mobility’s new Go Go Carbon travel scooter shows how far lightweight, electric mobility devices have come in recent years. Weighing 39 pounds with battery and able to fold up and fit in the trunk of a car or small SUV, this scooter can be functional for both semi-ambulatory users
Child eye health is key to wellbeing and accessing education | Blogs
This World Sight Day, Sightsavers Eye Health Policy Advisor Fiona Lawless and Associate Technical Director for Eye Health Sumrana Yasmin explain how school-based eye health programs are essential for children to reach their potential. and build trust. “After the glasses are given, there are changes in the students’ academic performance,”
Neurode: The Wearable ADHD Management Device Without Invasive Procedures
Issue: Assistive technologyIan C. Langtree – Content Writer/Editor for Disabled WorldPublished: 2024/09/26Post type: Product launch, updateContent: Summary – Introduction – Main article – Related topics Synopsis: Neurode offers an alternative to traditional ADHD medications by using light electrical stimulation directed to the prefrontal cortex of the brain. As ADHD diagnoses
Good Intentions Won’t Help Me Hear — Blog
It’s always fun to try out a new entertainment venue, but it can be a challenge, especially if you need hearing aids for the performance. I checked the theater’s website and saw that there would be assistive listening devices available. Great! Or maybe not so well. While it’s best to
Jennifer French is the Neilsen Foundation’s 2024 $1 Million Visionary Prize Winner
It’s that time of year again. The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation has announced the latest winner of its Visionary Award, an unrestricted $1 million prize given annually to community leaders dedicated to improving the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. The 2024 award goes to Jennifer French. French is
Designing an Accessible Oasis: A Wheelchair-Friendly Garden
Neive TierneyA landscape architect with a unique blend of ecological expertise and holistic wellness principles, Neive recently took on a challenging project that beautifully showcases her innovative approach to garden design. Neive is known for creating spaces that support both local ecosystems and the well-being of her clients. Her experience
Doctors Get Clearer Picture On Developmental Milestones For Kids With Down Syndrome
A man plays with his daughter, who was born with Down syndrome. (Michael S. Wirtz/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) Pediatricians don’t have much to go on when assessing when children with Down syndrome should walk, talk and reach other milestones. Now, a new study details the specific parameters for those with the
New Mobility Newsletter – Sept. 19, 2024
Products Pride Mobility’s Go Go Carbon is the lightest and most compact travel scooter on the market Pride Mobility’s new Go Go Carbon travel scooter shows just how far lightweight, electric mobility devices have come in recent years. Weighing in at 39 pounds with battery and the ability to fold
Natural Bridge State Park Introduces RightHear Accessibility System for Visually Impaired Visitors
Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has made history by becoming the first US state park to install the RightHear Accessibility Systemsignificantly improving the experience for blind and visually impaired visitors. This innovative technology allows users to access audio instructions and directions via their smartphones, guiding them to key points
Advocates, Families Rattled After Medicaid Waivers Mistakenly Terminated
Laura LeBrun Hatcher and Brian Hatcher with their son, Simon, 18. While the situation has since been corrected, Simon’s Medicaid waiver was one of hundreds that were wrongly canceled in Maryland. (Karl Merton Ferron/The Baltimore Sun/TNS) BALTIMORE — Nearly 300 people with developmental disabilities received letters earlier this year informing
Navigating the Journey Back to Work with the Ticket to Work Program
Returning to work after a spinal cord injury can be a difficult process, fraught with physical, emotional, and logistical hurdles. Employment rates among people with spinal cord injuries are lower than those of the general population. According to a statistical report from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Center (NSCISC),
Learning from South Asia: Advancing Electoral Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities in Nepal
Issue: Accessibility for disabled peopleAuthor: Jalasa Sapkota- Contact: Contact informationPublished: 09/16/2024Type of publication: Opinion article, editorialContent: Summary – Introduction – Major – Related Synopsis: This article analyses the practical challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Nepal in exercising their fundamental right to vote, despite existing constitutional and legal provisions
