by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to improving quality of life for people living with paralysis and advancing spinal cord injury research. Its National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) is a federally funded programme providing free information and one-on-one specialist support to anyone affected by paralysis.
The NPRC offers a free 442-page Paralysis Resource Guide (available in print, digital, and multiple languages), a freephone helpline staffed by trained information specialists, and an online library covering power wheelchairs, adaptive driving, environmental controls, smart home technology, home modification, and assistive devices. Spanish-language support is available.
People of all ages living with paralysis from any cause—spinal cord injury, stroke, MS, ALS, cerebral palsy—and their families and care providers. The NPRC is also a first-call resource for anyone newly diagnosed with a paralysis-causing condition seeking guidance on mobility technology and independent living.
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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