The High Cost of Mobility: Why Assistive Devices Remain Unaffordable
Assistive devices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids remain unaffordable for many who need them
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Assistive devices cost thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. Learn why prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids remain unaffordable for many who need them
UK-made Evo PT self-balancing transporter offers all-terrain mobility for wheelchair users. Gyroscopic control, £12,640, handles beaches and trails
Every state has an Assistive Technology (AT) Program designed to help residents access, borrow, or repair equipment like scooters and wheelchairs.
Karen Funkenbusch continues to monitor assistive technology breakthroughs for Missouri AgrAbility clients, and keeps in touch with Doug. “Doug was not …
At first glance, Sunrise Medical’s new Empulse M90 wheels look like any other power-assist wheels. They have a hub motor with an integrated battery pack that adds power to a…
… assistive devices are designed. Current ankle brace technology offers only a single stiffness profile that operates like a simple spring. They can …
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Experts in assistive technology have praised this development, noting that such innovations pave the way for a more equitable future. Beyond the …