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With the use and the popularity of social media, it is here to stay! This post will list some of the inspirational and influential people in wheelchairs to follow on social media to encourage you to succeed. You have the opportunity to follow everyone from athletes, disability advocates, TV celebrities, bloggers to inspirational speakers and more. Learning about others …

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Rolstoel recently released an infographic that visualizes the facts, numbers and figures about the wheelchair industry. The infographic provides current information and future statistics about historical facts, top wheelchair accessible countries, best cities to live in or visit for wheelchair users, current wheelchair industry market outlook and much more. Historical Facts 1869 was the year …

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Travelling is often stressful for everyone, but travelling with mobility issues presents its own set of challenges. Fortunately for travellers with mobility issues — more commonly called “accessible tourism” or “disabled travel” — accessible accommodations are more plentiful than ever, but there is still work we need to do. According to the Bureau of Transportation …

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How much is an electric power wheelchair? The exact price of an electric power wheelchair depends on several factors, including its specific features, level of complexity, and individualized attachments or modifications (if any). You can expect to spend anywhere from $2,100 for a lightweight folding electric wheelchair to $20,000 and up for a power wheelchair that features …

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Inevitably, age and illness will affect us all. When they do, a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter can return precious mobility to those who have lost the power of ambulation. Whether you’re looking to obtain a power wheelchair for yourself or a loved one, here is the process you’ll have to go through. Medicare is …

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The August issue of the journal Health Affairs featured a study on the racial gap in health outcomes between elderly African-Americans and white Americans. The study, called “Active Life Expectancy In The Older US Population, 1982–2011: Differences Between Blacks And Whites Persisted,” revealed that elderly black people are more likely to live with disabilities than …

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Molecular biology is a branch of science which studies biological systems at a molecular level. The purview of molecular biology often overlaps with fields such as biochemistry and genetics, since molecular biology closely studies cell systems and their complex interactions. Protein biosynthesis, DNA, and RNA patterns are also explored by molecular biologists. Molecular Biology: A …

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People are often surprised at how many things factor into the purchase of a wheelchair. Not just any wheelchair, the right wheelchair. These mobility assistance devices have come a long way since they first appeared on the world stage during the mid-17th century. Those prototypes were often called “invalid chairs” and while they would certainly …

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