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NEWS
Wheelers to ‘Roll on Capitol Hill’ Tuesday
More than 150 disability advocates, including 85 wheelchair users, will hit the Hill next week to meet with legislators about issues vital to health, independence and quality of life. The annual event, led by United Spinal Association, has been championing the concerns of wheelchair users in Washington, D.C., for five years.
TRENDING NOW
Accessible Kayak Transporter Lights Up Facebook
What is it about homemade products that is so compelling? Maybe it’s the pure desire to get something done — in this case, create a way for paras to go kayaking solo — combined with ingenuity and passion. A retired engineer’s creativity has paid off with several unusual adaptive tools, including this very cool kayak launcher. The two-minute video has been viewed by 3 million people and shared more than 77,000 times on Facebook.
PRO TIPS
Two Companies Have Literally Reinvented the Wheel
Traditional manual wheeling is hard on the body — it overuses the triceps and wears out shoulders and wrists. Rowheels, however, are geared wheels that use a pulling motion instead of a pushing one. This “rowing” spreads the work to four muscles, is much easier on joints and encourages healthy posture. Also in this article: Softwheel technology, which replaces spokes with three shock absorbers that connect the hub to the rim.
Irrigating the Bladder with these Solutions Can Reduce UTIs
Instilling an antibiotic solution in your bladder can not only reduce urinary infections but also eliminate the unpleasant side effects of oral antibiotics. Not every solution works for every person or every type of catheterization, but take these talking points to your doctor and see what might work for you.
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