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Animals

Electric Scooter Company Bird Now Offering On-Demand Electric Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters

July 6, 2021 Animals

The ubiquitous electric scooters that populate many cities are seen as either a great way to reduce car traffic, or an annoyance used by tourists to clog roads and clutter sidewalks. While there are countless examples of people being reckless, there are also legitimate reasons why these scooters help to solve point-to-point travel for small distances.

What they haven’t offered, until now, are ways in which to help the physically disabled. Bird, one of the largest companies, has just teamed up with Scootaround to offer a number of options for disabled persons, including their own take on a slick electric wheelchair.

We know it is a major hassle to travel with something as heavy and bulky as a wheelchair, let alone a powered one, so this option could be a game changer for many people with physical disabilities, being able to rent a powered wheelchair on demand while traveling.

” When it comes to safely and effectively providing accessible mobility on-demand, an experienced partner makes all the difference.

That’s why Bird has teamed up with Scootaround, a trusted global leader in personal transportation solutions, to pilot a first-of-its-kind accessible mobility program that delivers on our mission of providing eco-friendly transportation for everyone. “

Art

Adventures in Underwater Wheelchairing

November 20, 2018 Art

We must admit, we were a little taken aback when we first saw these images of Sue Austin exploring undersea reefs while strapped to her wheelchair. Using battery powered propellers and perspex aerofoils to control turns, she gracefully jets around the reefs, as part of a project called ‘Creating the Spectacle’. Working to reposition disability and showcase courageous and artistic ways to explore, Austin provides real inspiration through her performance art. Via Colossal:

Design

The Wheelchair Gets A Sleek Redesign

August 21, 2018 Design

Mobility tools for those with disabilities are often an afterthought for designers and product engineers. We find this unfair and uninspiring. That’s why the Model F, a sleek and futuristic rethinking of the wheelchair, is so fascinating. South Korean designer Kwanjun Ryu has radically rethought the ways in which a wheelchair can function, and the ways in which it works in our modern world.

These advancements include a myriad of adjustment options, from seat height, direction and orientation, as well as an Omni wheel, which dramatically reduces the turning radius compared to traditional wheelchairs. Easy battery swapping allows for effortless power changes, and a folding, snap-apart design makes the Model F a breeze to fit in an airplane or a car trunk. Really clever design that pushes the functionality of a wheelchair, while also improving the aesthetics immensely. Via Yanko Design: