Air Canada will cover the cost of a new wheelchair after a disability advocate found hers damaged following a flight to an accessibility conference in September. Maayan Ziv says the airline confirmed ...

Beth Smith dreads the day when her wheelchair finally gives out. The aging chair has functioned as an extension of her body for roughly a decade, ferrying the 62-year-old to the transit station near ...

The high cost can be an obstacle for people with reduced mobility wanting to purchase a wheelchair. Insurance coverage is often inadequate or nonexistent when it comes to wheelchairs, and U.S.

One of the most challenging things about being a wheelchair user ‘is dealing with the people who are supposed to help me keep my equipment working,’ Olivia Locke says. Photo for The Tyee by Michelle ...

Whether you’ve sprained an ankle or broken your leg, self-propelled wheelchairs are ideal for short-term use and recovery. These types of wheelchairs are easy to transport in any standard vehicle and ...

Owning one of the best electric wheelchairs can make a huge difference in a person's day to day. Designed to help those who have difficulty walking, these motor-based chairs tend to have a variety of ...

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