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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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100 Children’s Books Featuring Disabilities and Neurodiversity

April 30, 2025 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource features 100 children’s books across 10 categories, including wheelchair use, deafness, dyslexia, stuttering, autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, physical disabilities and differences, cerebral palsy, and sensory processing. With one printable page per topic, therapists can easily share relevant book recommendations with parents and families to foster understanding and inclusion. These carefully selected stories empower children and encourage meaningful conversations about disability and neurodiversity.
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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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The Long Haul: Impact of Extended Wheelchair Use

October 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Caregivers will understand the challenges that come with long-term wheelchair use with this resource, which touches on physical changes, mental health concerns, and diet considerations.
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Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout is for individuals who use wheelchairs. Upper limb pain is very common for individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility, and this document outlines better propulsion techniques to minimize potential for injury.Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P., Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchaiEffect of […]
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Community Re-integration in a Wheelchair

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource covers different strategies to maximize independence in the community for wheelchair users. It includes topics such as navigating community obstacles, equipment for community engagement, and independence in the grocery store.
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Wheelchair Management and Propulsion

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides patient training/education regarding the basics of wheelchair management. Includes locking and unlocking brakes, efficient propulsion techniques with hands and/or feet, postural exercises, and self repositioning techniques. May be utilized as a handout for single patient training/education intervention as well.
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