A focus group comprised of persons who use power wheelchairs, handicap scooters and professionals working in the field were asked to participate in a brainstorming session to determine priorities for the development and application of …
January 30, 2009
Advancements in power wheelchair joystick technology: Effects of …
OBJECTIVE: An estimated 125000 Americans with movement disorders that preclude independent mobility in a power wheelchairs and handicap scooters could benefit from improved control devices. We developed variable gain algorithm (VGA) …
The ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards: sample evaluation and guide …
ECRI is the first independent laboratory to test power wheelchairs and medicare power wheelchairs according to the standards of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America (RESNA), now known as the Association for the …
Disability type influences heart rate response during power …
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of disability type on exercise response during power wheelchairs and handicap scooters competition. The secondary purpose was to determine the extent to which heart rate …
Concert review | Bawdy Etta saves the \”Last\” for best, unfortunately (Seattle Times)
Concert review: The great Etta James had an up-and-down night at the Paramount, with a terrific version of her signature \”At Last\” (performed by Beyoncé for President Obama at an inauguration ball), but also with tiresome reliance on bawdy antics that disappointed the audience.
Oil company donation benefits wheelchair bound STARC clients (St. Tammany News)
An innovative new wheelchair will soon be available to clients of STARC, thanks to a donation from Chevron.
Long Islanders Slam MTA/LIRR Fare Hikes, Service Cuts (Floral Park Dispatch)
Long Islanders came out in droves Jan. 21 to slam the Metropolitan Transportation Authority\’s (MTA) proposals to fix its mounting budget woes. Raising fares and cutting services to those who rely heavily on mass transit, particularly the disabled, is not the solution, many said.
Man admits supermarket stabbing (BBC News)
A 22-year-old man pleads guilty to stabbing a woman repeatedly in a supermarket in Littlehampton.
Read and comment: Proposed McDowell Animal Control Ordinance (The McDowell News)
This is the proposed McDowell County Animal Control Ordinance discussed by the Planning Board on Monday, Jan. 26
August 28, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008 (Winchester Star)
* Parks and Recreation Board, 7 p.m. today, War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett Park.