Friday, October 23, 2026

A Power Chair That Fits Under a Table

 

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PRODUCTS

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A Mid-Drive Chair That Fits Under a Table
If you use a power chair, have a smaller build and need tilt, recline, seat elevation and elevating leg rests, you've likely had to settle for a full-size chair to get them all. Permobil’s new M4 Nexa, designed with adolescents and smaller adults in mind, puts the full set on a compact mid-wheel-drive frame.

FDA Clears Hands-Free Personal Exoskeleton for Any Level of SCI
Wandercraft's Eve is a self-balancing personal exoskeleton for everyday life and allows individuals to stand up and walk hands-free. Unlike other exoskeletons that typically require forearm crutches and enough hand and arm function to use them, Eve is intended for adults with SCI at any neurological level.
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SPONSORED CONTENT

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WATCH

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How Detroit’s Wheelchair Ballroom Dancers Helped Shape Ballroom
If you're tired of watching nondisabled actors play wheelchair users, the new dance drama Ballroom took a different route. Madeline Delp, who uses a wheelchair, stars as Violet, an aspiring dancer paralyzed in a car accident, and a body double handles the scenes where Violet stands. Cheryl Angelleli, who consulted on the movie, shares how the filmmakers prioritized authentic representation. Ballroom is now streaming on major platforms.

NEWLY INJURED

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SCI Navigator Program Helps People Chart a Path to a Better Life After Injury
Whether you’re fresh out of rehab or you’ve been using a wheelchair for decades, finding your way through life after SCI can be overwhelming. The Kessler Foundation’s new SCI Navigator program aims to lighten the load by providing program participants with two professionals with SCI experience who help with everything from understanding paperwork and disability programs, to locating assistance for home modifications or finding transportation to medical appointments and more.


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