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  2. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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    Wheelchair. A disabled man sitting in a wheelchair. A wheelchair is a mobilized form of chair using 2 or more wheels, a footrest and armrest usually cushioned. It is used when walking is difficult or impossible to do due to illnesses, injury, disabilities, or age related health conditions. Wheelchairs come in a wide variety of formats to meet ...

  3. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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    Assistive technology ( AT) is a term for assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the elderly. Disabled people often have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) independently, or even with assistance. ADLs are self-care activities that include toileting, mobility (ambulation), eating ...

  4. Wheelchair Football (American) - Wikipedia

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    The sport of wheelchair football was developed by Professor Tim Nugent in 1948. The sport of wheelchair football was developed for interscholastic competition (grades 1-12) by the American Association of Adapted Sports Programs (AAASP) of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in 2005 to incorporate both the manual and power wheelchairs during game play.

  5. Mobility Worldwide celebrates founder Mel West as he turns 100

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    The outreach mission of Mobility Worldwide of providing hand-cranked wheelchairs started roughly 30 years ago, around the same time West was turning 70. West is a retired Methodist minister.

  6. The newer, the better: How wheelchair users can travel smoothly

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    Chris Ricci can walk only short distances at a time, but he has traveled the world on his scooter. The 57-year-old U.S. Army veteran has limited mobility stemming from a foot injury he sustained ...

  7. Invacare - Wikipedia

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    US$626.5 million (2011) [1] Number of employees. 3,400 (2020) Website. invacare .com. Invacare Corporation is an American manufacturer and distributor of non-acute medical equipment including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, pressure care and positioning, as well as respiratory products. [2] Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, the company ...

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