The Squeeze Machine is an intuitive contraption for children offering hours of sensory fun. It features thick, air filled, burst-resistant and waterproof vinyl rollers that can be easily wiped clean. […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Add-On for Power
The ZX-1 is a new power-assist device for wheelchairs offering enhanced mobility. The ZX-1 Power Add On, clamps onto the camber bar of a rigid frame manual wheelchair and converts […]
University seeking participants for online survey
Curtin University wants people with a disability to participate in a digital TV study. The aim of the online research project is to investigate the views and needs of people […]
ESSA calls for more disability funding
Exercise & Sports Science Australia wants government to fund exercise physiology services for children. Under the ‘Better Start Early Intervention Service’ parents and carers of children with a disability were paying for these […]
Workshop for wheelchair seating guidelines
New guidelines on wheelchair seating and seating support surfaces have been announced. The guidelines have been developed to improve the care and comfort for people who use wheelchairs. Because of […]
QCA draft report on disability aids out in Nov
A draft report from the Queensland Competition Authority’s review into medical and disability aids and equipment pricing will be released in late November. The investigation into pricing will document price […]
World Runs for Those Who Can’t
One of the biggest running events takes place on May 4, 2014, to raise funds for spinal cord injuries. The ‘Wings for Life World Run’ will see 150,000 people in […]
Highlights from Rehacare 2013
There were some interesting products on show at Rehacare held in Dusseldorf, Germany last month. Catching our attention was the Independence Bed Table, claimed to be the only bed rail […]
Gov saving $ on NDIS branding
DisabilityCare is no more but the name will still be appearing on ancillary material for some time. While it is officially the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with the body overseeing […]
Talking Barcode Scanner Updated
The latest version of the i.d. mate Quest bar code scanner has a number of new technology features on board that makes it easier for the blind and visually impaired […]
Portable Scooter
The Luggie Elite portable scooter should prove popular with travellers as it folds into a boxed-sized unit that can be lifted or pulled along like a travel case. The compactness […]
Try a Bit of Nodging
It’s described as a portable version of a masseur’s thumbs and it claims to relieve muscle tension or niggling pain, especially in hard to reach spots on the back, shoulders […]