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22 Mobility Innovations

From Subway Accessibility Apps to 3D Printed Wheelchair Ramps

— August 15, 2014 — Lifestyle
As we move steadily towards a society where the differently abled can access all the aspects of culture, we're seeing a rise in the number of innovations that make use of modern technology to turn disabilities into manageable issues. Cities and brands around the world are incorporating smart solutions to keep the differently abled moving including accessible public transit and even wheelchairs that are sturdy enough to go off-roading.

The incorporation of the differently abled into all aspects of our culture from advertising to taxis that can easily accommodate a wheelchair. A personal favorite is the JC Penny retail display that incorporated people of all walks of life from the differently abled to those with various body types. Here's hoping the future leads to the further dissolution of differently abled boundaries.
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Subway Accessibility Apps
Subway Accessibility Apps
The Wheely App Indicates Where Wheelchair Ramps and Elevators in NYC are
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Affordable Child Wheelchairs
Affordable Child Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs of Hope Project Offers Kid-Sized Wheelchair Options
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Mouth-Controlled Wheelchairs
Mouth-Controlled Wheelchairs
The Tongue Drive System Provides an Easier Method of Control
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Impact-Indicating Trousers
Impact-Indicating Trousers
Bruise Injury Detection Suit Forms Simulated Lesions for Paraplegics
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Accessible Subcompact Autos
Accessible Subcompact Autos
The EQUAL Concept Car Caters Specifically to Wheelchair-Bound Drivers
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Uplifting Friendship Beer Ads
Uplifting Friendship Beer Ads
Guinness Propounds the Virtues of Friendship in its Beer Commercial
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Wheelchair-Bound Model Fashion Ads
Wheelchair-Bound Model Fashion Ads
The Diesel Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Jillian Mercado
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3D Printed Wheelchair Ramps
3D Printed Wheelchair Ramps
The Printable Portable Wheelchair Ramps Make Mobility More Convenient
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Realistic Retail Mannequins
Realistic Retail Mannequins
JC Penny's Retail Display Mannequins Reflect Diverse Body Types
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Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
This Ergonomic and Affordable Wheelchair Design was Created For Children
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Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
The CrossTrainer by Andrew Lowe Makes Sport Participation Easier
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Vivid Mobility Equipment
Vivid Mobility Equipment
Simpati’K Set Takes a Fresh and Colorful Design to Uplift Young Patients
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Trunk Wheelchair Accessible Cars
Trunk Wheelchair Accessible Cars
The Kenguru Lets Drivers to Easily Roll in Through the Rear Door
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Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
The Sway Recreational Vehicle Imitates the Act of Carving Through Snow
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Inspirational Wheelchair Fashion Models
Inspirational Wheelchair Fashion Models
Danielle Sheypuk is the First-Ever Wheelchair Model
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Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
POSTA Seat Transfer Makes Travel More Comfortable to the Disabled
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Robotic Wheelchair Beds
Robotic Wheelchair Beds
This Service Robot Makes Wheelchair-Bound Patients’ Lives Easier
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
Off-Road Wheelchairs
The HexHog Offers Wheelchair Users Unprecedented Access Outdoors
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Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
This Motorized Wheelchair by WHILL Has Three Different Modes
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Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle Lets You Shred While Seated
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Inverted Accessible Seating
Inverted Accessible Seating
The Slide Wheelchair Facilitates an Independent Approach by its Front
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Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
Wheelchair-Friendly Coupes
This Car for the Handicapped Accommodates Drivers with Disabilities
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