Tag Archives: iLevel

A Night at the Ballpark

Recently, I attended a baseball game between the Charlotte 49ers and the Appalachian State Mountaineers. I go to school at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte and it was a lot of fun watching a live sporting event for the first time in months. Entering the Stadium in my Narrow Wheelchair The game tookContinue reading “A Night at the Ballpark”

Double the Access, Double the Fun!

When it comes to living their lives, twin brothers Albert and Alberto Diaz are not big on restrictions. Growing up in a home with three other siblings, the twins never felt different because of their limitations. “We are always researching and looking for ways to push further than what others may think are boundaries forContinue reading “Double the Access, Double the Fun!”

Alison Chancellor: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month

The following italicized excerpt was written by Kay Chancellor, Alison’s mom. Lordy, lordy Ali is 40!  She was born on a beautiful spring morning weighing 2 lbs., 7 oz. and 13 inches long. In the 1980s, babies born at 28 weeks gestation represented a significant challenge for doctors just to keep them alive. Ali survivedContinue reading “Alison Chancellor: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month”

Remembering Mark E. Smith

Nothing could keep Mark E. Smith down. For 18 years, Mark worked at Pride Mobility as a general manager for public relations and consumer research. He was a well known member of the disability community as an author, public speaker and advocate.  Born with cerebral palsy, Mark led a rewarding, rich life and was aContinue reading “Remembering Mark E. Smith”

iLevel Now on 40,000 Power Chairs

iLevel® seat elevation technology by Quantum Rehab® reached a landmark today as power chair number 40,000 was built with iLevel. Released in 2015, iLevel is a power seat elevating system that promotes independence and social inclusion. As iLevel elevates, the power base reinforces stability electronically and mechanically to ensure safety at 12 inches of elevationContinue reading “iLevel Now on 40,000 Power Chairs”

iLevel® Technology Empowers Veterans

If you are a veteran that is living with a medical condition that affects your mobility and your ability to complete daily activities, you should consider whether a custom wheelchair may be right for you. You deserve to have more independence in the home and Quantum Rehab® designs custom wheelchair models to help those livingContinue reading “iLevel® Technology Empowers Veterans”

Emily Ladau: Sharing Stories to Empower Others

As someone who has lived with a disability all her life, Emily Ladau knows the value of assistive technology. As a child, she used a walker to get around, but it wasn’t easy for her. When Emily finally started using a power chair in high school, it was like a door had opened. “I wasn’tContinue reading “Emily Ladau: Sharing Stories to Empower Others”

Matt Olson: Regaining His Edge

As an athlete, Matt Olson knows the everyday challenges that players and sports teams face on and off the field. Seeing this drive and determination gives Matt the resolve to overcome adversity in his own life. At just 20 years old, Matt sustained a spinal cord injury while playing ice hockey. “I lost my edgeContinue reading “Matt Olson: Regaining His Edge”

Discovering Child Electric Wheelchairs

If your child has been diagnosed with a severe medical condition that affects his or her mobility, you probably have a lot of questions. What kind of quality of life will he or she have? What kind of equipment will he or she need? We hope to answer some of your questions and guide youContinue reading “Discovering Child Electric Wheelchairs”