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New Caster Loading Article https://mobilitybasics.ca//2/06/22/caster-loading-article/

Wheelchair and scooter batteries are designed to last for years with proper care and maintenance. They are the most common cause of service calls and can cause all kinds of weird symptoms if not working properly. I've recently been helping a lady work out a battery issue with her scooter and felt that the information I've been giving her might be of benefit to the readers of MobilityBasics.ca If you are interested in reading this article you can find it at: https://mobilitybasics.ca//new-article-on-wheelchair-scoo/

I've just posted an article supplied by the Mattress Advisor with some good advice and tips on setting up and organizing a bedroom. Although the article is about bedrooms specifically, many of the tip provided could apply to just about any area of a house. For more information or tho read the article please visit: https://mobilitybasics.ca//2/05/06/bedroom-design-article/

Toronto Abilities Expo - April 5, 6 & 7, 2019 https://mobilitybasics.ca//2/03/03/toronto-abilities-expo/

I've added a couple of new pages to the Mobility Basics website today about the two newest folding electric wheelchairs from EZee Life. CH4070 Ultra-Light EZee Fold The CH4070 Ultra-light is an extremely lightweight power wheelchair intended for traveling around home and on most hard surfaces. I wouldn't tr to use in snow, sand or even on a soft lawn but if you need a really light power wheelchair, this is it. [ 68 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca//new-ezee-fold-folding-electric/

I've added several pages of links to Canadian treatment centres and hospitals that may be of help for those who have children with disabilities or conditions requiring medical attention. The links are set up by province or territory and can be found in the pediatric section of the Mobility Basics website. If you have an interest in where to find children's services in Canada please visit our main pediatric page for a list of links. https://mobilitybasics.ca//childrens-rehab-treatment-cent/

I've just posted an article to our website provided by Karen Weeks of Elder Wellness that provides healthy aging advice for seniors. The article provides information on maintaining and promoting physical and mental health as well as the importance and benefits of socializing in the golden years. If you're interested in reading this informative article please visit: https://mobilitybasics.ca//new-article-on-mobility-basics/

I've just added two new pages to the site with information on the EZee Life Aluminum Rehab and the EZee Life Tilt Rehab Commodes. These commodes are available with a variety of options and several seat widths to accommodate most users. The aluminum frames will not rust and will support weights up to 400 pounds depending on the model & size chosen. [ 34 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca/blog/aluminum-shower-commodes/

The Abilities expo is back to the International Centre in Mississauga. Below is their flyer but if you want more information you can visit: https://mobilitybasics.ca//abilities-expo-is-back-to-miss/

I got notice of this this morning in my email. It's a great idea for people with accessibility issues who would like to experience a halloween event in the Toronto area. This is a tour through a fully accessible haunted house. I've quickly scanned their site and participation in this event is free of charge although donations will be happily accepted. [ 69 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca//accessible-halloween-in-toronto/

I came across a BBC article about a Chinese university who have successfully altered a human embryo DNA strand to remove a genetic disease. They had a DNA strand with a defect that was known to cause the potentially life-threatening blood disorder beta-thalassemia DNA consists of four different building blocks A, C, G and T strung together in various combinations. Apparently, as I understand it, this disease is caused by a single building block out of place among the millions of blocks that make up a DNA strand. [ 125 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca/blog/dna-surgery/

I've recently had a large amount of interest shown in modular ramp systems and have written a new page in the Wheelchair Ramp section of the website providing information on specific modular ramp components and considerations that need to be taken into account when purchasing them. The article provides a lot of information on how to determine length and slope of a ramp, modular or not. [ 31 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca//modular-ramp-ordering-informat/

Dear Everybody is a new awareness campaign from the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital aiming to remove the stigma often attached to those having a disability and providing guidance for people who may have questions on how to interact with people with disabilities. As Holland Bloorview is a children's hospital they provide a lot of information on interacting with children with disabilities but the information also applies to adults as well. [ 170 more words ] https://mobilitybasics.ca/blog/dear-everybody/