Enough of building cheap wheelchairs. Its about time to look at building these Bionic exo-skeletal legs by the dozen. The real alternative for walking. This has been around for testing in the past two years. nd therr is another manufactures from Australia as well.
Remember to visit the link and watch a video of how patients are using these cool eLegs.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
The future of wheelchair mobility
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Google making interaction difficult
Certainly the idea of the UI elements following the finger instead of the finger following the UI is very innovative indeed but using it to find numbers and letters is just darn difficult when one could just trace the number or letter instead (like using a stylus).
in reference to: YouTube - Google I/O 2009 - Text-To-Speech & Eyes-Free Project:Android (view on Google Sidewiki)Tuesday, December 2, 2008
How can a Wacom Bamboo help Physically challenged to use PC (Personal Computer)?
How can a Wacom Bamboo help Physically challenged to use PC (Personal Computer)?
People who find it difficult to use a mouse or a keyboard to interact or type into a computer can now use a device called 'Tablet' on technically a stylus. This consists of a pen and a pad. Both are electronic and the pad needs to be connected to a PC via USB. Using this one can either use handwriting or tap to input text. Yon may also be able to draw and insert them in some advanced Text editors
Now the trick is to enable the handwriting recognition feature which is available in all PCs with Microsoft Office XP on a Windows XP machine. This enables one to write on the handwriting recognition window and the computer deciphers the written text and types the same on any text area like Notepad. Website forms and Microsoft office.
For people who cannot write the handwriting recognition may not be of use thus another approach would be to use an on-screen keyboard
Using the on screen keyboard one can select alphabet on the screen by taping on the pad to simulate typing the text into any text area.
As for the technology; it is not new . but as for the price we can definitely say it has become cheaper than what it was. The biggest and most popular brand in the market today world over is `Wacom'. They are now out with an affordable model called Bamboo'. This model comes in two flavors 'Bamboo' and 'Bamboo fun' at Rs.4999 and Rs.6999. India prices can be found in the following website
http://www.wacom.co.in/price/price.php
People who find it difficult to use a mouse or a keyboard to interact or type into a computer can now use a device called 'Tablet' on technically a stylus. This consists of a pen and a pad. Both are electronic and the pad needs to be connected to a PC via USB. Using this one can either use handwriting or tap to input text. Yon may also be able to draw and insert them in some advanced Text editors
Now the trick is to enable the handwriting recognition feature which is available in all PCs with Microsoft Office XP on a Windows XP machine. This enables one to write on the handwriting recognition window and the computer deciphers the written text and types the same on any text area like Notepad. Website forms and Microsoft office.
Please note Microsoft Office XP CD is required if handwriting recognition is not enabled already. To find if it is already enabled or instructions for enabling handwriting recognition in 'Microsoft Windows XP' is available in the following website.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306906
In 'Microsoft Windows Vista' the handwriting recognition is available as a part of the Operating System 'Microsoft Windows Vista' itself and is no longer a part of the 'Windows Office Package' thus a copy of the 'Windows Office Package' is not required. Instructions for executing handwriting recognition in Microsoft Windows Vista an be found under 'Start > All programs> 'Accessories'> Amenability > Handwriting'
like 'Word'.
For people who cannot write the handwriting recognition may not be of use thus another approach would be to use an on-screen keyboard
For Windows XP
'Start > All programs> Accessories> Accesability > keyboard'
More information at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/onscreenkeyboard.mspx
For Windows Vista
'Start > Control Panel > Ease of Access > Ease of Access Center'
More information at
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/osk.aspx
Using the on screen keyboard one can select alphabet on the screen by taping on the pad to simulate typing the text into any text area.
As for the technology; it is not new . but as for the price we can definitely say it has become cheaper than what it was. The biggest and most popular brand in the market today world over is `Wacom'. They are now out with an affordable model called Bamboo'. This model comes in two flavors 'Bamboo' and 'Bamboo fun' at Rs.4999 and Rs.6999. India prices can be found in the following website
http://www.wacom.co.in/price/price.php
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Wheelchair Lift for Buildings
Good news for people who are not staying on the ground floor.
No need for deep pit and headroom, Does not require conventional lift well/room, Not necessary to have 3 phase power ,can be totally customized for your needs/ space available, very economical compared to conventional lift.
No need for deep pit and headroom, Does not require conventional lift well/room, Not necessary to have 3 phase power ,can be totally customized for your needs/ space available, very economical compared to conventional lift.
For further details please visit www.mobilityaids.in
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Jet Airways providing Wheel Chair Assistance from January 30, 2008.
Jet Airways will accept Power Driven Wheel Chairs, assistive devices or other mobility equipment as checked baggage from passengers with mobility disability who are dependant on the equipment with effect from January 30, 2008.
The wheel chair, assistive device or mobility equipment will be carried free of charge.
Power Driven Wheel Chairs and assistive devices will have a battery which could be a dry battery or a wet (spillable) battery.
The spillable batteries will not be carried on ATR aircraft.
In cases where the wheelchair requires disassembly for loading in the aircraft and then reassembly on arrival at destination, the passenger should provide written instructions concerning the disassembly and reassembly of their wheelchairs.
We request you to inform the respective airport a minimum of 48 hours prior notice for carriage of spillable wet cell battery operated wheelchairs, in order to procure the container and hazardous materials packaging.
Physically challenged and infirm passengers who require assistance during boarding, disembarking and evacuating the aircraft can make a special request while booking their flight. To avail of this facility the passenger has to inform our reservation staff at the time of reservations. Our Customer Service Staff at the airport will arrange for this assistance and an attendant with a wheelchair will assist them while boarding and alighting the flight.
Source:- http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/en-US/India/Products+and+Services/Special+Services/Wheel+Chair+Assistance/?UserPref=culture^en-U
The wheel chair, assistive device or mobility equipment will be carried free of charge.
Power Driven Wheel Chairs and assistive devices will have a battery which could be a dry battery or a wet (spillable) battery.
The spillable batteries will not be carried on ATR aircraft.
In cases where the wheelchair requires disassembly for loading in the aircraft and then reassembly on arrival at destination, the passenger should provide written instructions concerning the disassembly and reassembly of their wheelchairs.
We request you to inform the respective airport a minimum of 48 hours prior notice for carriage of spillable wet cell battery operated wheelchairs, in order to procure the container and hazardous materials packaging.
Physically challenged and infirm passengers who require assistance during boarding, disembarking and evacuating the aircraft can make a special request while booking their flight. To avail of this facility the passenger has to inform our reservation staff at the time of reservations. Our Customer Service Staff at the airport will arrange for this assistance and an attendant with a wheelchair will assist them while boarding and alighting the flight.
Source:- http://www.jetairways.com/Cultures/en-US/India/Products+and+Services/Special+Services/Wheel+Chair+Assistance/?UserPref=culture^en-U
Accessible tourist vans available in Mumbai
I was informed that a vehicle with wheelchair
accessibility was available. I went to meet the young
Prasad Phanasgaonkar who has designed the vehicle. He
has Muscular Dystrophy, is wheelchair-bound and has
traveled in India using this car. The model is a
Toyota Qualis which was remodeled as a high roof van
to accommodate any size of wheelchair. Prasad of
Mumbai runs a car rental agency called Samartha
Travels. Prasad was recently featured in LOKSATTA.
The patient or senior citizen can be seated without
any discomfort. The charges were reasonable and
include cost of fuel and the driver.
Click on this link to watch a video of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qaj3cs6SRM
1. The back opens and a lift platform slides out.
2. The lift is lowered to ground level.
3. The wheelchair can be wheeled onto the lift.
4. The wheel chair is lifted up, slides into the back
and is secured.
Though we are familiar with such a facility, I knew
about its existence in Mumbai city only now. I used
this facility recently and will now use it often.
I am sure many ADAPT members, senior citizens, ailing
bed-ridden patients and their families can avail of
this.
Source:- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adaptcv/message/2634
Ranjan Raman
accessibility was available. I went to meet the young
Prasad Phanasgaonkar who has designed the vehicle. He
has Muscular Dystrophy, is wheelchair-bound and has
traveled in India using this car. The model is a
Toyota Qualis which was remodeled as a high roof van
to accommodate any size of wheelchair. Prasad of
Mumbai runs a car rental agency called Samartha
Travels. Prasad was recently featured in LOKSATTA.
Contact Prasad at :
Mobile:+91-9821501718
The patient or senior citizen can be seated without
any discomfort. The charges were reasonable and
include cost of fuel and the driver.
Click on this link to watch a video of the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qaj3cs6SRM
1. The back opens and a lift platform slides out.
2. The lift is lowered to ground level.
3. The wheelchair can be wheeled onto the lift.
4. The wheel chair is lifted up, slides into the back
and is secured.
Though we are familiar with such a facility, I knew
about its existence in Mumbai city only now. I used
this facility recently and will now use it often.
I am sure many ADAPT members, senior citizens, ailing
bed-ridden patients and their families can avail of
this.
Source:- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/adaptcv/message/2634
Ranjan Raman
Importing laws for people with disabilities
68. 90 or any other Chapter
"Assistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods
for disabled, specified in List 41 appended to
notific ation of the Government of India in the Ministry
of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-
Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, [G.S.R. 118(E),
dated the 1st March, 2002]"
1. Below link is the notification for exemption of Central Excise.
You may go to Sl.No. 68 of the notification which explains it. The
list referred in that notification is the same given in Customs
notification. Hope this will clear your doubts.
Shortcut to:
http://cbec.gov.in/excise/cx-act/notfns-2k6/cex0606.pdf2. Pls open
2.the below link and see Sl. No. 370.
To see the list 41, open the link "Lists" on the top right corner of
the notification , you can see B-2 in that list. Now to see the
conditions click on the"Conditions" again on the top right corner of
the notification and go to sl. No. 79. You will have all the
information on wheelchair import. When ever you want to import,
inform me , I will give you the contact. Thanks. Akshat.
Shortcut to:
http://cbec.gov.in/customs/cs-act/notifications/notfns-2k2/cs21-
2k2.htm
Source:- http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCI-India/
"Assistive devices, rehabilitation aids and other goods
for disabled, specified in List 41 appended to
notific ation of the Government of India in the Ministry
of Finance (Department of Revenue), No.21/2002-
Customs, dated the 1st March, 2002, [G.S.R. 118(E),
dated the 1st March, 2002]"
1. Below link is the notification for exemption of Central Excise.
You may go to Sl.No. 68 of the notification which explains it. The
list referred in that notification is the same given in Customs
notification. Hope this will clear your doubts.
Shortcut to:
http://cbec.gov.in/excise/cx-act/notfns-2k6/cex0606.pdf2. Pls open
2.the below link and see Sl. No. 370.
To see the list 41, open the link "Lists" on the top right corner of
the notification , you can see B-2 in that list. Now to see the
conditions click on the"Conditions" again on the top right corner of
the notification and go to sl. No. 79. You will have all the
information on wheelchair import. When ever you want to import,
inform me , I will give you the contact. Thanks. Akshat.
Shortcut to:
http://cbec.gov.in/customs/cs-act/notifications/notfns-2k2/cs21-
2k2.htm
Source:- http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCI-India/
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