Howard Chabner, a lawyer, disabilities advocate, and long-time FSH Society Board member, loves to travel internationally and has much experience with addressing the innumerable obstacles that impeded disabled travelers. He… Read More »
Tips for air travel with a power wheelchair
A Segway for mobility
by TOM THOMPSON, Charlotte, North Carolina The first time I ever saw a Segway I immediately recognized it as something that could possibly help my mobility. My FSHD had progressed to… Read More »
Accessibility hacks, mobility aids, and tips (Part 2 of 3)
Written by Paul Shay Groton, Massachusetts Grab Bars. In conjunction with my half-steps, we added a conventional grab bar in the doorway to our garage. My wife came up with the… Read More »
Accessibility hacks, mobility aids, and tips (Part 1 of 3)
Written by Paul Shay Groton, Massachusetts I am one of the lucky, late-onset FSHers: diagnosed at age 57, now 71. As my progression has been relatively slow over those 14 years,… Read More »
Cool technology: Elevating walker chair
We’re excited to see this ingenious concept for a mobility device. It’s being developed by Garrett Brown, inventor of the steadycam. Shown trying out a prototype is Alan Brown, who… Read More »