2024-04-17 08:25
Meilleurs Gants pour les Utilisateurs de Fauteuils RoulantsLes gants pour fauteuil roulant sont un accessoire important pour les utilisateurs de fauteuils
roulants. De nombreux utilisateurs… Read More
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2024-03-03 09:09
Wheelchair Dating WebsiteA Member Gives An Inside LookSometime ago, I interviewed Louise Maxwell, founder of Soulful Encounters, a free dating website for disabled people. I was so impressed… Read More
2024-02-15 09:53
Fashion is a form of self-expression, allowing individuals to
showcase their unique style and personality. However, for people
with disabilities and special needs, finding clothing that is b… Read More
2024-01-23 10:15
For individuals with disabilities, mobility aids play a crucial role in enhancing their independence and improving their quality of life. Wheelchairs are essential tools for many, and findin… Read More
2024-01-16 10:27
Guantes Tetrapléjicos Para Sillas de Ruedas RehaDesign Strap-n-RollMartin compró los guantes de silla de ruedas tetrapléjicos Strap-N-Roll de RehaDesign. Muy amablemente… Read More
2023-12-26 15:55
Winter can be a beautiful and serene season, but for wheelchair users, it often comes with unique challenges. Navigating through snow and icy conditions can be exhausting, but with the right… Read More
2023-11-23 12:12
4 Simple Steps To A Perfect Fitting Wheelchair Glove
RehaDesign Wheelchair Gloves are designed for wheelchair users who want improved grip, comfort and performance. They are quality leath… Read More
2023-09-11 01:00
For individuals who rely on wheelchairs, navigating city streets and intersections can present unique challenges. Safety is a paramount concern, as pedestrians with mobility impairments are… Read More
2023-09-04 13:00
Mastering Downhill Descents in a Wheelchair: Tips and Tools
Introduction
Navigating downhill slopes in a wheelchair can be a daunting task. Going downhill can cause the hands to overheat… Read More
2023-09-01 10:05
I Wheely Love Them: A British Author's Review of RehaDesign Wheelchair pushrim covers and RehaDesign Gloves
Hi, I’m Joey and I’ve been a full time wheelchair user for more… Read More
2023-07-06 13:00
Why You Should Stop Cleaning Wheelchair Tires! What happens when you take your wheelchair outside? The tires pick up dirt and filth. You come home and you spend time and energy wiping d… Read More
2023-06-06 14:10
Groovy Pushrim Covers: Pushrim Covers Designed for Tetraplegics / Quadriplegics Better Grip and Better Performance
People with quadriplegia (ot tetraplegia) have decreased… Read More
2023-05-19 10:39
RehaDesign Rollstuhl-ReifenbezügeFlorence aus der Schweiz kaufte ein Paar RehaDesign Wheelchair Slippers, unsere Reifenabdeckungen für die Hinterräder von manuellen Roll… Read More
2023-05-05 08:29
Wheelchair Slippers for 25" and 26" Wheelchair Wheels?RehaDesign Wheelchair Slippers are known to be the best tire covers for adult manual wheelchairs. Sold for over 20 years, they are… Read More
2023-03-29 09:14
The Best Wheelchair GlovesWheelchair user and Yutuber Domink Herrmann, from Dom's Wheel World, tested RehaDesign Ultra-Grrrip Wheelchair Gloves for several months this past year… Read More
2023-03-16 19:52
Today I underwent a common hematological procedure done: A Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration. I had heard it was quite painful, so I was a little worried about it. My hematologist assured me… Read More
2023-01-08 15:29
Introducing The New RehaDesign WebShopRecently we launched a new shop that supports new features. It is also better-looking and more modern. We are planning to add new payment methods that w… Read More
2022-12-04 01:00
RehaDesign Vollfinger-Rollstuhlhandschuhe
Anton aus Deutschland hat kürzlich unsere Four Seasons Vollfingerhandschuhe gekauft. Wir haben Anton gebeten, uns zu erzählen, warum er… Read More
2022-11-13 21:12
Do Our Push Rim Covers Fit Alber Wheels?Many people use Alber products such as their electric drives for manual wheelchairs. The Alber e-motion and Alber e-Fix are very popular products. Nat… Read More
2022-10-24 07:53
wUnderGlow: A Fun and Inexpensive Christmas Gift For Wheelchair UsersAre you searching for a fun gift idea for a wheelchair user that you know? Perhaps a birthday gift or a Christmas Present… Read More
2022-08-29 12:09
Choosing the Best Kids Wheelchair GlovesKids tiny hands are easily injured and need to be protected. So, RehaDesign has made a special glove just for kids. What makes the children's wheelcha… Read More
2022-08-12 10:26
Tutorials For First Time Wheelchair UsersLearn How to Push, Wheelie, Transfer, and Maintain Your WheelchairIf you are a novice wheelchair user and have no idea how to manage your new life wh… Read More
2022-07-23 14:43
Four Ways to Make It Easier to Push a Manual Wheelchair For many people, pushing a wheelchair can be exhausting. But with time, practice and patience, usually it gets easier and easier… Read More
2022-07-03 10:57
We got excellent feedback from one of our customers and asked her to create a post, which she generously did. We LOVE the way she has color coordinated her wheelchair and her clothes, don't… Read More
2022-06-24 07:49
One of our customers for Wheelchair Slippers sent us a delightful note which we want to share. We asked her for permission and photos and she kindly obliged:"Our 12 year old has recently sta… Read More
2022-06-09 12:58
How To Do Wheelchair Maintenance If you own a manual wheelchair, repairs will be part of your life. You have two choices:* You can either contact a repair shop, spend lots of mone… Read More
2022-05-18 14:27
Entspannter Umgang mit dem Rollstuhl – mit hochwertigen Bezügen für Greifreifen Mit einem Rollstuhl unterwegs zu sein bedeutet auch, dass sich die Greifreifen schne… Read More
2022-04-27 14:12
Rumeysa Gelgi Uses Wheelchair Tire Covers to Keep Her House Clean
Many wheelchair users have a problem protecting their floors and carpets from their wheelchair tires. Wheelchair tires can… Read More
2022-04-10 05:16
Wheelchair Glove FAQsHere
are some of the most popular questions about RehaDesign wheelchair gloves:
1.
Do
you ship to my country?
Yes, we ship by registered post worldwide. If your… Read More
2022-03-26 10:03
How To Keep Your House Clean With Wheelchair Wheel CoversAre the wheels of your wheelchair destroying your floors or carpets? Are the wheels tracking dirt throughout your house? It is… Read More
2022-02-28 08:50
Wheelchair Rim Cover ReviewsMany people have reviewed RehaDesign Pushrim Covers. We thought it would be interesting to gather them all together in one place so we can easily see all of the p… Read More
2022-02-14 20:00
My Favorite Songs By Agasha MutesasiraBeauty and talent: what more does it take to be a successful singer? Agasha Mutesasira has this and much more. I recently discovered this amazing y… Read More
2022-01-30 15:23
Push Hard Life:A New Business Dedicated to Wheelchair UsersCharlie Burns was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as "brittle bone disease". He has broken his legs over 8… Read More
2022-01-17 02:45
Are There Tire Covers For Power Wheelchairs?
For many years RehaDesign has supplied tire covers for manual wheelchairs, called "Wheelchair Slippers". But often we get requests about tire co… Read More
2022-01-04 09:25
Rumeysa Gelgi Shares Her Thoughts About Her Disability, Challenges and DreamsAfter the Guiness Book of Records declared Rumeysa Gelgi the world's tallest woman, RehaDesign contacted her to a… Read More
2021-12-24 18:13
RehaDesign Wishes You Health, Happiness and FUN This ChristmasWe wish all wheelchair users to have FUN! The goal of RehaDesign is to bring fun to the lives of wheelchair users. Our prod… Read More
2021-12-16 23:09
The World's Tallest Woman Reviews RehaDesign Pushrim CoversAccording to Guinness Book of Records, Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey is the tallest woman in the world. standing at 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in… Read More
2021-12-03 12:30
New Mobility is the US Magazine owned by United Spinal, a not-for profit " dedicated to empowering people with disabilities".A few months ago, they requested that we send them some of our gl… Read More
2021-11-21 07:31
How to Beat Autumn Weather?There is nothing worse than being caught in a rain storm. Particularly if you are a wheelchair user. First, you and all of your possessions get wet. Then you… Read More
2021-10-27 12:50
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemynHow
fast the days, weeks and months run. We just enjoyed summer but soon
Christmas will come again. Therefore, it… Read More
2021-10-08 09:00
Five Amazing Wheelchair Dance VideosFrom Two Amazing Wheelchair DancersI am a fan of wheelchair dance. But I want to see more than just upper body movement. Usually, it means a strong wheelc… Read More
2021-10-07 15:50
Have you fought to get disability income in the USA, only to discover that your income is under $1000 per month? How do you survive on that? How can you even rent an apartment or pay for foo… Read More
2021-09-16 18:35
A few months back a customer contacted us to ask "I am interested in pushrim covers for my little girl's wheelchair, I would like a pink or a purple one or any color that can fit a Lil… Read More
2021-08-24 09:39
The Tokyo Paralympics sta4t today! And the British team is very impressive. They are fielding a dynamic squad of veteran athletes, many of whom are certain to bring home medals. But wh… Read More
2021-08-22 11:00
Watch a quick overview of the top USA athletes who will be competing at the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo. This video gives a quick overview of the 10 most successful men and women who will be b… Read More
2021-08-18 08:55
How much do you know about the Paralympic games and Paralympic history? Are you a Paralympic expert? Or an amature? We have created a short video with 10 facts about the Paralympics you pro… Read More
2021-08-06 09:00
A century ago, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became ill. This illness developed into a paralysis, which caused him to use a wheelchair. At the time, society was not kind to wheelchair user… Read More
2021-07-29 09:01
What Size Tire Does Wheelchair Slippers Fit? YES! Generally Slippers Will Fit 25 Inch TiresWe frequently get asked if Wheelchair Slippers will fit 25 inch tires. The answer is, YES! but… Read More
2021-07-22 06:53
Wheelchair HumorIf you don't appreciate disability humor, click another post. This will probably offend you. However, sometimes it is good to just have a laugh.#1Q. What does Hannibal Lecter… Read More
2021-07-09 11:33
Frequently Asked Questions About RehaDesign Tire Covers As probably the largest manufacturer of wheelchair tire covers, RehaDesign sells alot of them and we get a lot of questions. So… Read More
2021-06-25 06:59
Dating for Wheelchair UsersInternet dating is never easy. You have to put yourself out there to total strangers and open yourself to rejection. But internet dating can be more challeng… Read More
2021-06-17 05:39
When I am asked how much my wheelchair costs and I answer, most people are surprised.Usually quality wheelchairs cost between Euro 2000-3000 and in my country you can buya used car for that… Read More
2021-06-11 21:35
These Unique Wheelchair Accessories Will Impress
Does your wheelchair look drab? Are you searching for some unique accessories which will modernize your wheelchair? You have come to the righ… Read More
2021-05-31 09:13
A List of FREE Beach WheelchairsIt has been a long cold winter. And now it is time to hit the beach. But did you know that many US states offer FREE Loaner Beach Wheelchairs? I was also surp… Read More
2021-05-29 13:41
Ultra-Grrrip
Pushrim Covers are very popular, so naturally we get a lot of
questions. Here are some of the most popular questions about our
pushrim covers:1.
Do you ship to my country? Yes… Read More
2021-05-20 16:09
Can A Wheelchair User Have A Career in Sports?
An Interview With Paralympian McKenzie Coan
McKenzie Coan has won 4 medals in 2 Paralympic games. She is currently living in Colorado at the… Read More
2021-05-02 17:59
Often we are contacted by customers who have unusual sized tires, but they would like to cover them with our RehaDesign Wheelchair Slippers. We tell them that they can buy our standard Wheel… Read More
2021-04-18 07:06
What is the best job for a wheelchair user? We plan to interview several different wheelchair users to find out about different options. In today's post, we conducted an interview with a whe… Read More
2021-04-10 08:27
Many wheelchair users find it difficult
to commute to an office. Or in some cases, they can face
discrimination and not be easily hired. But the internet has provided
many options for everyo… Read More
2021-03-29 16:35
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemynI
work as an Occupational Therapist in the largest hospital in my
country. Because of the fact that I am a hospital emplo… Read More
2021-03-02 04:29
What do our customers think about RehaDesign Pushrim Covers? Sarah from Sweden bought a pair in January 2021. Her reason for wanting our pushrim covers? “I have almost burned my self i… Read More
2021-02-19 17:19
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemynCorona Virus makes it difficult to be active. We must stay home we are told, and wear masks when we venture outside. Gyms… Read More
2021-01-21 22:52
When I am asked how much my wheelchair costs and I answer, most people are surprised.Usually quality wheelchairs cost between Euro 2000-3000 and in my country you can buya used car for that… Read More
2021-01-08 13:12
After our review of the amazing RoughRider Wheelchair, I contacted the manufacturer,Whirlwind and asked for an interview, because I had to find out more about thisincredible wheelchair… Read More
2020-12-14 15:09
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemyn
If
you are a wheelchair user, you have certainly gotten many annoying
stares and comments. What do you do about it? Ho… Read More
2020-11-29 10:33
I want to thank Colby Underhill for this excellent review of the RoughRider Wheelchair, which he submitted a few days after he bought it. First, the bad. The chair is designed with the… Read More
2020-10-26 19:01
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemynIt
is never easy to choose the perfect gift. But choosing something for
a wheelchair user can be challenging. Of course… Read More
2020-10-23 20:16
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemynLast year I wrote a blog post about my wheelchair gloves, which you can read at this link. http://www.wheelchairpr… Read More
2020-09-23 08:49
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemynLast year I wrote a blog post about my wheelchair gloves, which you can read at this link. http://www.wheelchairpr… Read More
2020-07-20 14:53
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemyn
I would like to tell you about
a practical thing for wheelchair users. Sounds strange - socks and slippers
for a whe… Read More
2020-06-12 17:39
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemyn
You’ve all heard more than once how happy I am to have the posibility to decorate my wheelchair with colorful acce… Read More
2020-06-05 17:43
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemyn
In Lithuania, quarantine has lasted for more than two months. And while we are reopening, it’s still not complet… Read More
2020-05-29 17:38
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemyn
Sometimes my disability makes me feel like I did when I was a child. I need to learn how to do simple things just to ta… Read More
2020-02-05 17:28
How to decorate your wheelchair
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemyn
When I was choosing my wheelchair, I didn't know what I needed. And it doesn'… Read More
2019-12-12 19:43
10 gift ideas for wheelchair users for Christmas 2019
Norintys skaityti… Read More
2019-12-06 17:42
What is the Wheelchair Pride Blog?
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba - slinkite žemyn
It is about being proud of who we are, no matter who we are.
When we a… Read More
2019-11-06 13:28
My Experience With a Pressure Sore
Norintys skaityti tekstą… Read More
2019-11-06 13:21
Beautify your wheels with “Seksi spokes”
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemyn
RehaDesign has a new product! Haven’t seen yet? I’ll… Read More
2019-10-29 18:46
My Experience With Tetraplegic Wheelchair Gloves
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemyn.
When you
become the "driver" of a wheelchair, a heavy load falls on… Read More
2019-09-21 08:59
Stylish Wheelchair? These words seem like an oxymoron or contradictory terms to many people. Wheelchair users can't be stylish, can they? Some people think that wheelchairs are too serious… Read More
2019-09-17 07:40
You are lying peacefully on your bed. You turn your head quickly to one side and suddenly the room starts spinning violently. Shocked, you close your eyes and feel the intense need to vomit… Read More
2019-07-19 18:48
Norintys skaityti tekstą lietuvių kalba slinkite žemyn.
Hello!
With some of you I am already a little familiar. And who doesn't know me yet, I
will introduce myself: my name… Read More
2018-12-20 17:28
Remembering George H.W.Bush
Do you happen to know the link between George H.W.
Bush , the 41-st President of the USA , who died on November 30,2018 and the
ADA, an equivalent to the Civil… Read More
2018-08-06 10:15
Šiandien Lietuvoje pasirodė visai naujas gaminys, pavadintas „Rayne
Shield“. Tai – apsiaustas nuo lietaus neįgaliojo vežimėliuo… Read More
2018-08-06 09:49
On a warm summer day in July, in the small
town of Talačkoniai, Lithuania hundreds of people with disabilities flooded in
for an event at the „Balsių malūnas“, an… Read More
2018-07-10 08:28
July 7, 2017 was sunny day and a happy day for Lithuanian people with disabilities. It was a day when we were able to celebrate the freedom to live our dreams. Everyone affected by var… Read More
2018-07-04 13:09
Last month, I participated for the first time in
Lithuania's Sixth Women's Run.There were more than 1,400 women from all over Lithuanaia and abroad in
the five-kilometer race.&nb&hell…Read More
2018-06-23 11:39
Un recente sondaggio svolto dalla nostra amata azienda
RehaDesign (clicca qua) , ha dimostrato che l' 84.4% delle persone su sedia a
rotelle non ha una buona protezione delle gambe durante i… Read More
2018-05-30 11:32
Would you wear a bikini to a wedding? Would you wear a suit and tie to a beach? Of course not, you have different clothes for different purposes. Before you go somewhere, you consider the we… Read More
2018-05-24 09:04
You are out wheeling in your wheelchair on a nice autumn day. Suddenly the skies open up and you get caught in a sudden autumn rain. Fortunately, your upper body stays dry, because you are w… Read More
2018-04-25 08:06
Hello all, my name is Marina. I live in Greece and I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis. The last ten years I
am in a wheelchair and I am facing some obstacles. With this article, I will try to… Read More
2018-04-14 17:47
In the sky
the clouds are very grey, it’s raining, the rain makes everything wet: streets,
trees, houses, cars and people. Everybody is running to find a covered place,
some of them ar… Read More
2018-04-13 07:07
My name is Mariana Aragón and I’m 22 years old, I’m from Mexico and I have this condition call Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).
In this article I’m going to talk about… Read More
2018-04-09 10:46
Starting in just a few days, Wheelchair Pride Blog will feature a new series: International Wheelchair Users Forum. Wheelchair users from different parts of the world will tell us abou… Read More
2018-04-05 10:30
This infographic summarizes some important information from the 2017 Disability Statistics Annual Report, the most important points are:
Almost 13% of the US population is af… Read More
2018-03-30 14:11
Do you like to write? Are you interested in contributing content to the WheelchairPride.com blog?
We are looking for talented writers to contribute interesting content. Here are the rules:… Read More
2018-03-26 20:01
The world keeps changing, and these changes are led by innovation. Nowadays when we hear the word innovation, often we think about business, commerce or money. However for some people innova… Read More
2018-03-18 11:14
His body was not able to move, his body was perpetually seated in a wheelchair, his body couldn’t walk, run, jump or dance, furthermore he was not able to speak. However, he could comm… Read More
2018-03-17 11:04
Written by Twinstincts
Although over the years I had maneuvered in and out of restrooms and occasionally wheeled myself around department stores and such, it hadn’t even crossed… Read More
2018-03-14 09:29
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