Thursday, July 26, 2007

Research Blog Up & Running

There are 84 citations plus abstracts listed in the Research Blog located at http://spina-bifida-bibliography.blogspot.com/. More added weekly, sometimes daily. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Previous Web Site Updates

We've added information and links to accessible van manufactuers, rebate programs, and more. Click here to view.

I've added links to International and Regional SB Associations. Visit the "Resources & Links" to see if your site is listed. If not, drop me a line at rowley@waisman.wisc.edu Be sure to include the name of your organization and the address of your web site.

The Fabulous Susan Collins is pulling together a page of equipment photos for the web site. If you are a member of SB-List and would like to contribute a photo to the effort, please see Susan's directions by clicking here.

Updates to Web Site

I've added a couple of photos of standers to the Equipment Pages that Susan Collins is helping put together. One photo is of a child in a Rifton Dynamic Stander and the other is a photo of a child in a Orlau Swivel Walker.

Check out the Equipment Pages here.

If you'd like to submit photos for the equipment pages, please see this page for directions.

Monday, July 9, 2007

New Options for Manual Wheelchairs

Wijit by SuperQuad
The Wijit is a a lever actuated driving and braking system that is designed to cut down on shoulder injuries often seen in individuals who are long-term manual chair users. It's an intriguing concept and looks interesting. Let me know if you've tried the project. I'd like to hear more about it. You can learn more about it yourself by visiting the Wigit Web Site.

MagicWheels
These are all mechanical 2-geared wheels with no batteries which replace the standard spoke, mag or power assist wheels on your manual wheelchair. MagicWheels - 2-gear wheelchair drive work very similar to a 2 speed bicycle allowing you to shift into a lower gear before you climb hills or roll over any type of uneven or rough terrain. Again, let me know if you have these and would like to comment on them. You can learn more about them by visiting the MagicWheels web site.