Assistive technology is a catch-all term that applies to products, equipment and systems that enhance working and daily living for people with different ability levels. Assistive technology helps people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, walking, and many other things. It includes everything from special-purpose computers, smartphones and smart homes to wheelchairs, and modified tools for the kitchen.
Scroll through this section to get an insight into the products that are available specifically for people with spinal cord injuries.
- Wheelchairs – Not Your Grandfather’s Chair (Part 1 of 3)
- Wheelchair Cushions
- Living with a Spinal Cord Injury: Wheelchair Transfers (with link to video)
- Assistive Tech Part 1.1: Personal Care – Bathing and Bathroom Safety
- Assistive Tech Part 1.2: Personal Care – Bladder Tools
- Assistive Tech Part 1.3: Personal Care – Bowel Tools
- Assistive Tech Part 2.1: Computers, Phones & Environment Control
I have been paralyzed from the waist down since 2013. I’ve been steadily gaining weight since then, and I’m starting to get self-conscious about it, especially since people already stare at me in my wheelchair. What are some exercises, things I can do to help me lose this extra weight?
