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HEALTH AND WELLBEING - EQUIPMENT & LIFESTYLE
ORGANISATIONS PRODUCTS SOCIAL MEDIA | We provide a unique service for individuals with disabilities to improve their quality of life through participation in recreational activities of their choice.
Our aim is to support people to balance their life with leisure. This can help with adjustment to disability, improved self confidence and independence through participation in chosen quality recreational and social options.
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| ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. |
| Access Revolution improves quality of life for those who live with disabilities by promoting access to the outdoors, recreation and a connection to nature. We are a small social-impact business that strives to bring communities together and increase public awareness as to the importance of inclusive access to sacred and beautiful places. |
| Welcome to the Disabled Living Foundation a national charity that provides free, impartial advice about all types of products for older and disabled people, their carers and families. From stairlifts to walk-in baths, jar openers to tap turners, bath seats to walking sticks, wheelchairs to scooters, hoists to beds, the DLF can help you find equipment solutions that enable you to stay active and independent.
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| Do you want to be able to ride a motorcycle but a disability prevents you from doing it comfortably and safely? Perhaps you just want to get out of your wheelchair for a bit and have some awesome, exhilarating fun? 'Dreamfit' has assisted people with a disability to turn dreams into reality with innovative ideas for a wide range of activities including motorcycling, abseiling, boating, painting, hovercraft, fishing, land sailing...you name it!
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| Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Georgia Institute of Technology is a leading research university committed to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. |
| Independent Living Centres are information resource centres which are located in every state and in ACT. Each centre displays a comprehensive range of products and equipment to assist with daily living activities. Everybody is welcome to use the ILC services, including people with disabilities, older people, their carers, parents, advocates and other service providers, health professionals, architects, builders, suppliers, manufacturers and students. You can try out products and equipment and select those most suitable prior to purchase. |
| TADNSW is a charity organisation that has the authority to fundraise. TAD uses volunteers dedicated to make and supply custom-designed aids, where commercial equipment is not suitable, utilising the skills of volunteers and our health care and engineering professionals.
They also provide information on aids and technology to people with disabilities, rehabilitation, health, engineering and other professionals, government, and the community.
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| A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals |
| A WebGuide To Wheelchair & Assistive Technology Choices |
| Browse through our site, I think you will find the equipment both innovative and interesting. I want you to order with complete confidence, knowing that your satisfaction is guaranteed. |
| Adapted recreation and sporting equipment for people with disabilities. |
| Dealers in all 50 US states and around the world that will meet with you in person, personally deliver your new Action Trackchair to you and be there to support you after the sale. No one does it better.
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| Adaptivation is a manufacturer of specialized switches and digital voice output devices for persons with disabilities.
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| Designed in Australia with input from Vision Australia and Guide Dogs Victoria. Up to 10 clearly readable Braille contacts. Designed to be light and wearable on a lanyard, so you always know where it is. Charging cradle makes it easier for people with low vision to charge the phone The phone vibrates when any button is pressed |
| Finally a hands free wheelchair umbrella holder which does not require attaching anything to your wheelchair! No heavy accessories to carry around with you when it is not raining. The Brella Buddy, RehaDesign's hands free wheelchair umbrella holder will hold your umbrella for you and protect you from the rain while keeping your hands free to propel your wheelchair. |
| We focus on individuals with limited or no use of their hands and arms.
Solutions designed and delivered by the disabled for the disabled!
Tools to break down barriers & lead fulfilling lives as equals in society. |
| These gloves appear to be a handy (pun intended) tool for sign language users. Search the site for other disability aids, especially sensory aids for children. |
| Our mission is to bring people with disabilities and the elderly complete access to new and pre-owned adaptive equipment, services, resources, and events throughout the nation. |
| easyGO is a special wheelchair with a unique patient lifting system. As simple as pressing a button, it allows caregivers to lift their patients with minimum effort. Equipped with an electric motor and powered by a rechargeable battery, it allows you to lift the patient with only two movements and place him/her on the bed, the wheelchair, the toilet, the car or else. |
| Gripeeze® is a range of comfortable, fashionable gloves and mittens specially designed to strengthen the grip and improve hand dexterity of professional builders, sport enthusiasts and individuals. Its unique patented strapping system makes it easy to use and will give you the ultimate grip for a longer period of time by significantly reducing the tension in your forearms and wrists.
Gripeeze® gloves will help prevent repetitive strain injuries and can relieve pain from of hand conditions such as arthritis. Gripeeze® gloves, a Class 1 Medical Device, are also approved by healthcare professionals for the rehabilitation of patients affected by stroke, spinal or brain injury, Parkinson, multiple sclerosis or Cerebral Palsy. |
| Never again do you have to let anyone see the contents of your Foley bag. With designs as varied as dolphins, bling and footballs, the Hoodiecat cloaks Foley bags and leg bags in a fabric of your choice, with 45 options, instantly hiding one of the most personal medical products you take with you. |
| Have confidence in purchasing equipment from wheelchair users with over 125 years combined experience in all aspects of wheelchair sports, recreation and independent living. IDEA designs, manufactures and distributes items targeted at the high level injury along with all persons with disabilities who utilize wheelchair-related equipment. |
| LUGGIE - THE ORIGINAL AND THE COOLEST LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE FOLDUP MOBILITY SCOOTER
Designed as a collaboration between German and Taiwanese engineers, Freeerider Corp pioneered the folding scooter concept that all other manufacturers have tried to copy once lightweight foldup scooters became popular with travellers.
High-tech engineering and design,
Lightweight,
Unobtrusive,
Strong alloy construction,
Li-ion battery technology.
The Luggie is the top selling folding portable scooter in both the USA and Europe. It's simply unbeatable in style, build and quality. And with all Luggies, the option of a half fold makes it just that much easier for loading into vehicles when lifting is a challenge for one person. |
| See their range of 'Tub & Toilet' chairs to suit travellers; 'Caddy' under chair storage pocket & 'Holster' pocket for mobile phone, etc... |
| A resource of fun ideas and 'assistive technology' aimed at moderate to severely learning/physically disabled people. Accessible games to download. |
| Out and About Healthcare has been leading the healthcare industry with innovative mobility aids since 2006. Established in a small store in Caboolture, Queensland, the demand for high quality, reliable mobility aids has seen this family-owned company rapidly grow to a nationwide association. Travelling overseas? Or just want to get out and about? NDIS registered provider. |
| Out and About Healthcare has been leading the healthcare industry with innovative mobility aids since 2006. Established in a small store in Caboolture, Queensland, the demand for high quality, reliable mobility aids has seen this family-owned company rapidly grow to a nationwide association. Travelling overseas? Or just want to get out and about? NDIS registered provider. |
| PimpMyChair.com was created for those who feel their wheelchair should reflect something about who they are. People who are in a wheelchair need to be able to “make it their own” without spending a fortune, sacrificing quality, or being limited to plain hospital-issued black. PimpMyChair.com recognizes that. I also wanted all of those items on one site without having to search many sites for items designed for the “young in spirit”. Because my son is in a wheelchair, I understand the rigors a wheelchair endures and that “making it your own” is a necessity, not a whim
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| The Cripper is a reacher/grabber designed for quadriplegics C5-C7 who have wrist function that allows them to bend their hand back at the wrist. Designer John Sutherland, a C5-6 quadriplegic, was looking to increase his independence with an affordable, functional and durable reacher for quadriplegics and other persons with limited function.
The easy-to-use action and affordable price make it a superior choice over any other tool available - no grip or finger movement necessary; quick on/off - no straps; durable aluminum and stainless steel construction.Choose from lightweight or heavy duty material to suit.
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| Born in Auckland, New Zeland, in 1954, Paul Speight has been associated with sports and the outdoors during his lifetime. His life was dedicated to sailing, skiing and adventure and open spaces. At the age of 21 due to a car accident the course of these passions changed. Becoming a paraplegic these passions took on a new meaning and direction. Still following the same adventures, Paul decided to direct his life to his big passion, skiing...
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| Here at Spokz we provide disability sports accessories, lifestyle equipment and wellbeing services.Spokz has been setup by Steve Dent: ?I have had a disability for over 20 years caused by a spinal injury which puts Spokz in a good position to help and advise our customers. Our aim is to provide exciting, innovative products and make them available to all.?It is Spokz' mission to enhance the lives of those with disabilities through lifestyle, leisure and sports products and services aimed at enhancing one?s physical, mental and sexual wellbeing, at affordable prices and with good old-fashioned customer service.
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| SWISS-TRAC is a small, efficient wheelchair power unit, which can be quickly attached to/from the wheelchair. It pulls the wheelchair user over "sticks and stones" or over curbs without any problems. SWISS-TRAC can be driven not only on pavements and in pedestrian areas, but also through fields, meadows and woodlands. A day out at the zoo, a visit to a large exhibition or a shopping centre suddenly becomes a pleasure. |
| Formed over 30 years’ ago The Mobility Aids Centre has been on a great journey supplying disabled people and their families with mobility equipment throughout the UK that enhances their lives and day-to-day living. |
| The Mobility Store stocks one of Melbourne’s widest ranges of mobility and disability products. These mobility and disability products help people of all ages live active and independent lives. There is a product to help with any situation or task in your day-to-day life. We have mobility and disability products for sale and hire (including wheelchair hire, walker hire, rollator hire and crutches hire) for all areas in the home such as kitchen, dining, bathroom, toilet, bedroom and lounge. And when you’re not home, we have mobility and disability products, such as scooter hire, to keep you mobile. |
| The Para Ladder provides the dignity of an unassisted floor-to-standing or floor-to-wheelchair maual lift. The Para Ladder is the most innovative maunal lift aid available in 60 years.
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| Let’s face it — our wheelchair bags don’t carry just a wallet. We tote around our personal and medical lives along with anything else that we travel with. |
| Young Indian innovator Sumit Dagar has invented the world’s first smartphone for the blind. The Braille smartphone will have many of the same features as current smartphones, enabling blind people to benefit more fully from the technological revolution. |
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