by Permobil
Permobil is a global leader in complex rehabilitation technology, and The Wheelchair Handbook is their free public resource designed to make the wheelchair selection and setup process less intimidating for consumers, families, and clinicians new to seating and wheeled mobility. The handbook is regularly updated to reflect current clinical evidence and insurance funding pathways.
The handbook explains wheelchair seating and positioning fundamentals, how to identify postural problems caused by ill-fitting equipment, how to match wheelchair components — backs, cushions, armrests, footrests, and power features — to individual needs and functional goals, and how to work with a seating specialist through the full evaluation process. It also includes plain-language guidance on Medicare and Medicaid coverage pathways for both manual and power wheelchairs.
New wheelchair users, people considering their first power chair after injury or diagnosis, experienced users who want to better understand their equipment, family members supporting a loved one through the process, and occupational or physical therapists who are new to seating and wheeled mobility practice.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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