Mobility Aids / Special Equipment

By Claire Cameron
Mar 26, 2024

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Websites

ACL (Administration for Community Living) Assistive Technology: Tools to Improve the Everyday | https://acl.gov/AT

- This page contains links to Assistive Technology programs in your state and provides information on the right type of AT for your needs, financial assistance, and insurance.

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Guide to Medical & Assistive Equipment Resources

Medical & Assistive Equipment | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Assistance for Adaptive Equipment

Assistance for Adaptive Equipment | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)

Multiple Sclerosis Society: How to Choose the Mobility Device that is Right for You (.pdf)

Brochure-How-to-Choose-the-Mobility-Device-that-is-Right-for-You.pdf (azureedge.net)

Multiple Sclerosis Society: All Brochures on a variety of topics in English and Spanish

All Brochures | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Home Modification | https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/home-travel/home-modification

Eldercare Locator: Assistive Technology | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Assistive_Technology.aspx

NICHD Information Resource Center: What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used? | https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/conditioninfo/device

MedlinePlus

- Mobility Aids | https://medlineplus.gov/mobilityaids.html (information also available in Spanish)
- Assistive Devices | https://medlineplus.gov/assistivedevices.html (information also available in Spanish)

Mayo Clinic: Tips for Choosing and Using Canes | https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/multimedia/canes/sls-20077060?s=6

National Institute on Aging: Home Safety and Alcheimer’s Disease | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/home-safety-and-alzheimers-disease

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) | https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/assistive-devices-people-hearing-voice-speech-or-language-disorders

- Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders

Videos

Clinic Excellence Commission (Australia): Falls Prevention - Safe use of Mobility Aids - Walking stick | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RB7OZ5KVyk

National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability: How to Choose a Wheelchair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc1aDJgdzzk&list=PLwMObYmlSHaM3ILerLzVBh5T11XygRVnS&index=2&t=0s