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  Living – accessible and smart
 
  Dear Sir or Madam,

Whether young or old; whether with or (still) without a disability – accessibility can become an issue for all of us, especially within our own four walls. In order to be able to live as self-determined as possible, however, it often takes more than just small aids.

Find out why it's so important to plan accessible living space right from the start and what options are available for retrofitting in our Topic of the Month.

Have a nice week!
Nadine Lormis
Editorial team REHACARE.com
 
 
Graphic: 14 to 17 September 2022, REHACARE International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care, Düsseldorf, Germany
 
 
»   Accessible housing: a win-win situation
»   The first circular wheelchair by Etac
»   First guideline on introducing powered mobility to infants and toddlers
»   Natalie Pinnisch – That's how she rolls
»   Drive Medical presents new product line
»   ADAC ecompetition: Team Space Drive takes 4th and 6th place
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accessible housing: a win-win situation
Topic of the Month
Photo: Three men, three generations. The oldest man sits in a wheelchair, the younger men sit on the couch in front of a TV; Copyright: PantherMedia / Andriy Popov
Many homes and apartments are not accessible to people with disabilities. For years, builders of larger accommodations must comply with corresponding accessible design and construction requirements. Getting into an accessibility mindset right from the start benefits everyone!
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The first circular wheelchair by Etac
Auxiliary Means
 
 
Photo: Two women are sitting in wheelchairs. Both are laughing. The woman on the left is buying flowers. In the middle of the picture is the recycling symbol of Etac; Copyright: Etac AB
 
Etac is launching the first circular wheelchair in Europe – Etac Cross re:vive – and takes an important step towards continued circular innovation. Wheelchairs ready for disposal returned to the original manufacturing site in Sweden, go thorough a quality inspection and are provided with a new production serial number. A new recycled product is created: the Etac Cross re:vive.
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First guideline on introducing powered mobility to infants and toddlers
Women & Kids
 
 
Photo: A woman adjusting an Explorer Mini (a developmentally inspired device that helps facilitate acquisition of key milestones by promoting independent movement); Copyright: Permobil
 
Permobil is proud to present the work of independent researchers Heather Feldner (PT, PhD, PCS), Teresa Plummer (OTR/L, PhD, ATP, CEAS, CAPS), and Alyson Hendry (CCC-SLP): "A Guideline for Introducing Powered Mobility to Infants and Toddlers".
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Natalie Pinnisch – That's how she rolls
How we roll
Photo: A Woman wearing a black summer dress and a ventilator sits on the beach in her electric wheelchair; Copyright: private
Getting away from everyday life, exploring the world, going to concerts and bars with friends – Natalie Pinnisch enjoys her self-determined life to the fullest and doesn't let her neuromuscular disease stop her. On REHACARE.com the 35-year-old from Hamburg reveals what she considers a great day and how she rolls otherwise.
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Drive Medical presents new product line
Auxiliary Means
 
 
Photo: Five new scooter models stand in front of a sign of the company Drive Medical; Copyright: Drive Medical GmbH & Co. KG
 
Drive Medical restructured their electromobiles. The scooter range has been divided into three new product lines – Freedom, Allround and Strong. The products represent a better attitude to life, more freedom and self-determination.
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ADAC ecompetition: Team Space Drive takes 4th and 6th place
Recreation & Culture
 
 
Photo: A white VW ID3 that is speeding; Copyright: Schaeffler-Paravan
 
The first ADAC 24h-ecompetition on the 4.574 kilometer Grand Prix circuit at the Hockenheimring was less about speed and performance than about efficient energy management or driving style and ultimately range.
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