Switching wheelchairs in nursing homes may raise odds of dangerous fractures
Properly matching wheelchairs to the physical capabilities of residents requiring long-term care is critical for maintaining safety and mobility.
Nov 26, 2025
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Equipment and Supplies: News and Research on Wheelchairs
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Why Medicare patients have difficulties accessing wheelchairs through insurance
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that access to wheelchairs through Medicare-listed suppliers is inconsistent and often challenging.
Nov 12, 2025
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How to reduce the prohibitive cost of sports wheelchairs to make sports more inclusive
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has a record number of broadcasters in more than 160 countries and territories. Viewing figures are expected to top the Tokyo 2020 Games, which was shown in 154 countries and attracted 4.1 ...
Sep 3, 2024
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The challenges Paralympic athletes face compared to their Olympic peers
Over the past few weeks, billions of eyes have been glued to the Paris Olympic Games.
Aug 27, 2024
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A medical 'right to repair' can empower consumers—and save lives
Imagine waiting weeks or months for your wheelchair's battery or custom cushions to be replaced. This is the situation throughout Canada that thousands of people with disabilities face not only in relation to wheelchairs, ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Biden administration seeks to wipe consumer medical debt off most credit reports with proposed rule
The Biden administration is pushing to prevent medical debt from being considered in most decisions made over whether someone qualifies to rent an apartment, buy a car or take on a mortgage.
Jun 12, 2024
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Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers
When Tomás Vega SM '19 was 5 years old, he began to stutter. The experience gave him an appreciation for the adversity that can come with a disability. It also showed him the power of technology.
Jun 6, 2024
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US to strengthen protections for air travelers with wheelchairs
Air travel can be miserable for people with disabilities, particularly if an airline mishandles, damages or loses their wheelchair in transit.
Feb 29, 2024
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Remodeling your home for wheelchair access
Millions of Americans get around with the help of wheelchairs, from those born with disabilities to those who have been struck with disabilities later in life.
Mar 30, 2023
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