eLEGS Exoskeleton Helps Paraplegics Walk

Another recently publicized exoskeleton, called eLEGS by Berkeley Bionics, promises to help paraplegics walk again. We featured two similar devices earlier at DisabledAndProductive, namely the Rex Robotic Legs and the ReWalk System, both developed by companies in countries outside of the US. But to the best of our knowledge, eLEGS is the first of its kind developed in the US. Read more

Rex Robotic Legs Allow Paraplegics to Walk Again

We posted a story last February about the ReWalk system, a device invented by an Israeli company Argo Medical Technologies, Ltd. that enables paraplegics to walk again. When I was watching the Belgian news on the Internet yesterday, which I do occasionally to keep in touch with what’s going on in the country where I was born, another walking device for paraplegics was featured. Hayden Allen from New Zealand, a paraplegic as a result of a motorcycle accident, showed off a pair of robotic legs that help paraplegics walk again. It caught my attention and I decided to investigate the system some more. Read more

How Do You Select the Right Wheelchair?

Greg is a quadriplegic who has put a lot of videos up around his disability and how to modify his home and lifestyle to better accommodate his needs. We’ve found a lot of benefit from watching these, and wanted to share this one on how to select a wheelchair, and Greg even demonstrates his standing wheelchair. We hope you find it useful – and if you have any tips  or experience you’d be willing to share from your own experiences with choosing wheelchairs, leave a comment! We’d love to hear from you!

Using a Standing Wheelchair at a Bar!

One of our favorite features of a standing wheelchair is (obviously) that it can stand but even better is that through standing you have the ability to interact on a face-to-face level with others who are standing. As a disabled person, anything that you can do that can normalize your ability to connect with others can be a huge benefit to your confidence and self-esteem.

So, for fun, we decided to head to a bar and have Luc stand up and order his drinks right at the bar. It’s a little loud, but it does show you one of the really cool benefits of a standing wheelchair.

We also have some related posts:

Video of the Benefits of Using a Standing Wheelchair.

Our full story on getting your body ready for, and then using a standing wheelchair as a quadriplegic.

Video on the Benefits of Using a Standing Wheelchair

Ever thought about the kind of difference a standing wheelchair could make in you life? Luc shows us some of the many benefits he has gotten out of his standing wheelchair and why he feels like he wouldn’t even want to do without one.

We also have a story on the use of a standing wheelchair, how to transition into one, and the benefits you can get from using one. Using a Standing Wheelchair as a Quadriplegic.

Standing Wheelchair Gives New Perspective on Life

After 18 years of sitting in a wheelchair all day long, a standing wheelchair has given me a new perspective on life. As a quadriplegic unable to move my legs, I stand up 5 to 6 hours on a typical day. This has lifted my spirits tremendously and it has improved my overall health. It feels good to talk again to another person at the same eye level, and what I like the most is that I can hug my wife now while we both stand at the same height. Read more