Volunteers launch wheelchair repair, donation program in Wisconsin

Tim Kiley and David Ferrie got tired of seeing wheelchair users in Wisconsin wait months for repairs. Their new program ...

73-year-old in motorized wheelchair falls into construction trench and suffers fatal injuries after workers tell him he could pass through: Lawsuit

A military veteran in Oregon on his way home in his motorized wheelchair fell into a construction trench and suffered fatal ...
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Design of a Standard Wheelchair Extension Using a Semi-automatic Crawler System for Stair Mobilization with PID Control for Motor Speed

Abstract: In Peru, 2.76% of the population, equivalent to some 932,000 people, have motor disabilities and use wheelchairs. These people face accessibility problems due to the lack of inclusion in ...

Full list of Motability Scheme changes starting next year for all users

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to tax exemptions for the Motability Scheme will come into effect on July 1, 2026 ...

E-scooter and car accidents in the UAE: Who pays for damages and how is fault is decided?

Dubai: E-scooters are now a common sight on UAE roads and cycle paths, but their growing popularity has also brought a rise in collisions involving cars. When these accidents occur, many riders and ...
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Wearable EMG-based HCI for Electric-Powered Wheelchair Users with Motor Disabilities

Abstract: Electromyogram (EMG) signal generated by voluntary contraction of muscles is often used in rehabilitation devices because of its distinct output characteristics compared to other bio-signals ...