CHESTERFIELD, MO – Austyn Martin likes things that look sleek and go fast. Whether it’s a luxury sports car or a customized state-of-the-art power wheelchair, Martin wants a cool ride. In response to his wish, Quantum Rehab® recently donated a Stretto Power Chair to Martin as part of his wish from the Make-A-Wish Missouri &Continue reading “Wish Granted! Teen Receives Quantum Stretto Power Wheelchair Through Make-A-Wish® Foundation”
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Things People Say to Me and My Husband
My husband and I have been together for over three years. We’ve been married for about seven months. We have a home together, some cats and dogs, stable jobs and disagree about at what temperature the thermostat should be set. All in all, I’d say we’re a pretty average couple. Despite how boringly average weContinue reading “Things People Say to Me and My Husband”
Power Wheelchair Accessible Cities
With more Americans becoming vaccinated, COVID-19 cases are declining and it’s just in time for summer! Hope is in the air and we all look forward to returning to some level of normal. What does your normal look like? For many, it’s an opportunity to travel again. Even if you aren’t comfortable getting on aContinue reading “Power Wheelchair Accessible Cities”
School’s Out for the Summer
For the past two years, I have taught a college-level class on disability person centered planning during the Spring semester. I started teaching this class last year, in the Spring of 2020, and as you can imagine, with a worldwide pandemic, things got tricky pretty fast! I began in January of 2020 with an in-personContinue reading “School’s Out for the Summer”
Wheelchair-Accessible Kansas City
The most wheelchair-accessible city I’ve been to is Kansas City, Missouri. I was asked to come down and participate in an art show. So, I figured I’d go down and check it out. Why not, right? Once we got our accommodations booked, I was ready to fly out and try this new place. Kansas CityContinue reading “Wheelchair-Accessible Kansas City”
Moving with a Disability
Last summer, I called up a friend to let her know I was planning to come down to Florida for the winter and I wanted to meet up for lunch. My friend also happens to be my realtor. Even though I am from New York and I’m still a New York resident, I own propertyContinue reading “Moving with a Disability”
National Women’s Checkup Day
Every year, the second Monday of May is National Women’s Checkup Day and it is part of National Women’s Health Week. National Women’s Health Week starts on Mother’s Day every year and is a weeklong health observance to remind women and girls to make their health a priority and take care of themselves. It isContinue reading “National Women’s Checkup Day”
Golfing with My iLevel® Wheelchair
Golfing season is here! I really love being outside, surrounded by nature and all that green grass. I love the smell of fresh-cut grass. The great thing about golf is that it can be played by almost everyone. If you are in a power wheelchair, have an amputation or injury, golf is the kind ofContinue reading “Golfing with My iLevel® Wheelchair”
Qualifying Diagnoses and Kids Wheelchairs
If your child was recently diagnosed with a condition that affects their mobility, complex rehab equipment may help them live independently. Serious medical conditions, such as Friedreich’s ataxia, spinal muscular atrophy and osteogenesis imperfecta, can require specialized equipment to provide mobility and meet functional and medical needs. A kids wheelchair, such as the Edge 3Continue reading “Qualifying Diagnoses and Kids Wheelchairs”
Questions About My Stretto Wheelchair
I get many questions from curious people about my Edge 3 Stretto® Narrow Wheelchair with iLevel®. People ask how fast my wheelchair goes or how high it rises. I have heard it all! I hope to answer some of those questions in this blog. How fast does my power wheelchair go? I normally answer peopleContinue reading “Questions About My Stretto Wheelchair”
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