I am not able to see at all and I need a device, such as a cane or other tool, to help me navigate, and add-ons to help me use electronic devices.
I have very limited sight, and prefer to get around with aids such as a cane and another tools to help me navigate and use electronic devices.
I can get around without aids such as walking sticks or glasses, but I cannot see enough detail required to make out faces, let alone read. I adjuste the settings or use tools to help me use electronic devices.
I can see and navigate without aids, but I need glasses and large text to read.
I can see everything normally.
I'm dependent on devices to communicate because I'm not able to communicate functionally without them.
I'm able to speak or make verbal communication to some extend, but I need to combine it with low/high tech aids to be effective.
I'm able to speak, but speaking is difficult and requires repetition, gesturing and sometimes devices to be effective.
I have minor speech difficulties, but I don't need devices or help to communicate effectively.
I do not have any difficulty speaking.
I am unable to use my arms and hands functionally
I have severly limited mobility in one or both arms, and need help with most things that require upper body mobility.
I have limited mobility in one or both arms/hands, and I need a lot of help with daily activities.
I have limited mobility in one or both arms/hands, but I can still perform most daily activities.
I can use both my arms and hands without problems.
I like the security that comes with using trusted technology. I try to keep using the things I'm familiar with, and not have to learn something new.
I prefer to keep what I'm used to, but I don't oppose trying new technology when I have to or when it promises to be good for me. It usually takes me a while to get the hang of new technology.
I try new technology from time to time. I'm not super fast at learning it, but I can usually pick it up pretty well.
I try new technology often, and I learn how to use it pretty quickly.
I'm always looking for the latest technology, and can't wait to use it. I learn how to use new tools and software almost effortlessly.
I'm wheelchair dependent for all mobility and I'm dependent on others or devices to get in and out of the wheelchair.
I'm wheelchair dependent for all mobility, but able to get in and out of wheelchair independently.
My ability to walk is very limited and I need to use a wheelchair most of the day.
I'm able to walk short distances, even if I sometimes need to use a walking aid.
I'm am able to walk without devices or help.

Filters

Clear filter

Search Results

Educational Article

“She’s now wheelchair-bound.” “They’ve been confined to a wheelchair for three years.” When we wheelchair users are spoken of, phrases like these are sometimes used -- reflecting the way that some feel about this vital piece of equipment that we rely on. It is seen an instrument of imprisonment, holding us down, keeping us from living full lives. In reality, it is our chairs that give us mobility and independence. Examining the genesis of the wheelchair and how far it has come may help change the way that it is perceived.

Educational Article

The first time I went swimming while disabled was about three years after my spinal cord injury. By this time, I had sat in several clothing-optional hot tubs in the little hippie town we lived in and I was getting more comfortable with being in the water, so trying to swim while disabled seemed to be the obvious next step. It would be years before I got into another pool and tried swimming while disabled again.

Educational Article

I watched my first disability documentary in 2005, about five years after I became a wheelchair user. I was riveted. I barely moved my body for the next hour and a half, my transfer forgotten as people who looked like me filled the screen. I had never seen so many wheelchair users on screen at one time before. I felt like I was gorging on something I hadn’t even known I was starving for. My worries about what the film would be like were swamped by how good it felt to be immersed in a world of media where I didn’t feel like I was a square peg fitting myself into a round hole. I thought, Why didn’t I start watching this stuff earlier?

Educational Article

“What happened to you?” If you’re a person with a visible disability, chances are you have been or will be asked this question at some point in your life. It’s not uncommon for the people asking this question to be complete strangers. It may take different forms: “Can I ask why you use a wheelchair?” “What happened to your arm?” You may even get, “What’s wrong with you?” This last one is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to hear – no one likes to think that there is something wrong with them, or that others see them that way.

Educational Article

I was scared the first time I travelled while disabled. It was about one year after my spinal cord injury. There seemed to be so much that could go wrong. Over the past two decades as a wheelchair user, I’ve learned many things about travelling while disabled (mostly wheelchair-related, of course). I’ll only be referencing on-the-ground travel here; air travel is a completely different animal that deserves an entire article of its own. While some things here are specific to wheelchairs, others are good to keep in mind for any disability.

Educational Article

When I first became a wheelchair user, life was particularly frustrating. Most of the world is not built with disabled people in mind, and I felt that keenly. I could barely make the hallway turns; most of the shelving was out of my reach; using the kitchen was an exercise in frustration. Over the years I’ve learned a few things that have helped my home become a place that works for me, somewhere I am independent and free of stress. They help me specifically as a wheelchair user, but some of them could apply to other disabilities as well.

Educational Article

A disability might increase your risk of falls at home and in the community. Falls are a serious health risk that can result in injury, hospitalization, and loss of independence. This handout lists some strategies that can help to prevent falls, and that enable you to continue confidently participating in meaningful daily activities.

Educational Article

One of the most difficult things for people with disabilities to deal with can be when we must remain in our beds. Despite what some people may think, it’s really not fun to stay in bed all day – namely because of the reasons why we are stuck in bed in the first place.

Educational Article

When it comes to living life with disabilities, some things just work differently. Most people would be hard pressed to say that they enjoy doing chores, but for people who use wheelchairs or have limited mobility, daily tasks such as cleaning the house and keeping track of regular schedules can require a lot more time and patience. Sometimes you need outside help to accomplish everyday tasks such as these. 

We're sorry. We were not able to find a match

Double check your search for any typos or spelling errors - or try a different search term.

Loading...

Add Filters

Select one of the filters options below to start adding to your search filters.

Examples: Wheelchairs, Communication Devices

Examples: NHS, ADP, ALS Society

Examples: Amazon, Wheel Freedom, Walmart

Examples: Invacare, Microsoft, Permobil

Examples: Light-Weight, Foldable, All-Terrain

Examples: Basketball, Knitting, Fishing, Cooking

Examples: Arthritis, Amputee, Parkinson’s, Elderly

Examples: Hearing, Sight, Use of Technology

Funding Sources

Choose the funding sources you want to include in your search.

Simply search and select the funding agencies you’d like to filter by.

Conditions

Choose the conditions you want to filter for

Select one or more conditions to find devices suited to help your individual needs!

Activities

Choose the activities you’d like to perform with the device you’re looking for.

Select one or more of the activities below to find devices suited for your favourite activities!

Product Characteristics

Choose the product characteristics you’re looking for.

Search and select the characteristics you want to include in your filters.

Ability Scores

Choose the ability you want to filter for.

Select one of the ability below, and move the sliders on the selected ability to select the the range you’d like to filter by.

For example, selecting “Lower Body Mobility”, and filtering for product suitable for a Lower Body Mobility score of between 1 and 3 will likely give you results for people who have difficulty walking. Dragging the score sliders will reveal what each score means.

Vendors

Choose the vendors you want to include in your search.

Simply search and select the vendors you’d like to filter by.

Manufacturers and Brands

Choose the manufacturers or brands you want to include in your search.

Simply search and select the manufacturer or brand you’d like to filter by.

Device Type

Choose the Device Type you’re looking for.

We categorize all listed products with a Device Type attribute. This describes what the device is, such as a Wheelchair, Wheelchair Accessory, Communication Device, etc.

Save Filter

Choose a filter to save over, or create a new saved filter