by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Co-founded by Christopher and Dana Reeve after Christopher's 1995 spinal cord injury, the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) was created to fill the information gaps the family encountered navigating life with paralysis. Federally funded and operated by the Reeve Foundation, it serves as a free national resource open to anyone living with paralysis or supporting someone who is.
The NPRC's trained information specialists help individuals navigate insurance coverage for power wheelchairs and exoskeletons, identify local rehabilitation centres, connect with peer mentors, and understand adaptive driving options. The free Paralysis Resource Guide covers every aspect of living with paralysis from acute care through long-term independence. Online resources address smart home technology, vehicle modifications, seating and skin care, and emerging therapies in plain, accessible language.
People newly diagnosed with spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, or other conditions causing paralysis, as well as long-term wheelchair users seeking updated information on mobility technology. Family members, caregivers, and care coordinators are equally supported through peer programmes, downloadable guides, and direct access to information specialists.
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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