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Caring for Your Manual Wheelchair

March 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This one-page guide helps individuals understand how small wheelchair check-ins can protect their shoulders, skin, safety, and long-term mobility. Use it to support proactive equipment awareness without overwhelming clients or caregivers with technical maintenance details.
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Manual Wheelchair Use: Participation, Safety and Real-World Mobility

March 31, 2026 by Kimi Mitchell.
This clinical reference helps therapists explore whether manual wheelchair use is truly supporting participation, confidence, and meaningful daily access, not just meeting technical safety benchmarks. Use it to guide collaborative conversations about risk tolerance, dignity, and real-world mobility so interventions align with what matters most to the individual.
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Is Smart Wheelchair Technology Right for You?

February 1, 2026 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides clients with a clear, non-technical overview of how smart wheelchair features can solve common mobility and safety challenges. It is designed to spark collaborative discussions between therapists and clients about upgrading equipment to better support independence and long-term health.
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Basic Anatomy: Shoulder Subluxation

December 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
This resource outlines ADA-informed guidelines and practical tips for grab bar placement to support safety, balance, and independence in the bathroom. Use it to guide accessible home modifications and educate clients and families on personalizing grab bar installation for comfort and confidence.
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Pressure Redistribution & Weight-Shifting for Wheelchair Users

October 31, 2025 by Celia Easton Koehler.
Help your clients protect their skin and comfort with clear, step-by-step visual instructions for safe and effective wheelchair weight shifts. This handout explains when, how long, and which techniques to use, plus practical reminders to build pressure relief into daily routines.
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Choosing the Right Walker

August 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout helps patients understand the different types of walkers and choose the one that best fits their needs and abilities. Therapists can use it to support decision-making, set realistic expectations, and guide safe mobility planning.
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Wheelchair-Friendly Clothing

July 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide helps therapists support clients in finding clothing that works for life in a wheelchair, whether through adaptive brands or practical modifications to regular clothes. It’s a resource you can share to spark conversations about comfort, autonomy, and dressing with dignity.
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Wheelchair Cushion Guide

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This guide provides a clear, visual reference for selecting the right cushion based on comfort, positioning, and pressure relief needs. Designed for therapists to use in sessions or share with patients, this resource simplifies cushion options to support informed decision-making and improve seating outcomes.
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Traveling Tips for Wheelchair Users

March 31, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
Help your clients who use wheelchairs feel empowered and prepared for their next adventure with this practical travel guide. Organized by mode of transportation, this resource offers actionable tips and unique accommodations to make traveling easier, no matter the journey.
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