Meet the wheelchair designed at MIT and built in the USA. The GRIT Freedom Chair is an all terrain wheelchair that allows people of all mobility levels to Move Beyond the Pavement.
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Nate’s 1st Training Run
Nate Johnson trains for the trails in a GRIT Freedom Chair!
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See the Freedom Chair in Action
Wondering what it's like to ride the Freedom Chair off-road? Check out this clip to see it in action!
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How Fast is the GRIT Freedom Chair?
Leave your friends in the dust with the GRIT Freedom Chair.
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The GRIT Freedom Chair in soft sand
Like anything else, self-propelling the GRIT Freedom Chair in soft sand requires more exertion, but we think it's well worth it!
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Loading & unloading the Freedom Chair
Curious about what it's like to load & unload a GRIT Freedom Chair into a car? Watch this video and see for yourself!
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The Freedom Chair: built for adventure
The Freedom Chair is like a mountain bike for your arms, helping people of all abilities move beyond the pavement. Check out this video to see the Freedom Chair in action and to...
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How to: adjust your parking brakes
The parking brakes on the Freedom Chair are adjustable to accommodate a range of riding conditions and even different wheels. In this video, Mario explains how to adjust the position...
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GRIT Freedom Chair Rider's Eye View
A rocky, uneven, unpaved driveway is no match for the GRIT Freedom Chair!
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Overview of the Leveraged Freedom Chair in Developing Countries
Overview of the Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC), a wheelchair designed specifically for use in developing countries, where existing products cannot cope with the rough terrain. For...
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Step 5 - Conduct a Self-Evaluation
The self-evaluation is a comprehensive review of all programs, activities, and services operated by the public entity. ...
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§ 37.5(i)(4)
respect to new, altered, or existing facilities, or designated or specified transportation services, public and private entities shall give priority to those methods that offer services, programs...
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Use of Segways® and Similar Devices by Individuals with a Mobility Impairment in GSA-Controlled Federal Facilities
To that end, on December 3, 2007, GSA's Public Buildings Service issued the following interim policy to permit individuals with a mobility impairment to use these devices in Federal buildings...
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Do all state and local buildings need to be accessible (comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design?)
alterations need to meet the Standards, but for facilities built before the ADA went into effect on January 26, 1992, the focus is on making sure people with disabilities have equal access to programs...
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§35.171 Acceptance of complaints (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The final rule provides complainants an opportunity to file with the Federal funding agency of their choice....
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Telecommunications Act
For more information, contact: Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W....
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Are detectable warnings required on curb ramps or at hazardous vehicular areas?
In addition, DOT requires detectable warnings on curb ramps in projects funded by the Federal Highway Administration....
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PHYSICAL CHANGES TO FACILITIES
facilities that do not comply with the Standards, including those listed in this section, prevent persons with disabilities from fully and equally enjoying the City of Waukegan services, programs...
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§35.130 General Prohibitions Against Discrimination
This paragraph is taken from the regulations implementing section 504 for federally assisted programs....
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A. Accessibility standards to apply to websites of covered titles II and III entities
Standards for website accessibility also exist for Federal government agencies, which are required to make their websites accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,...
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Can back doors and freight elevators be used to satisfy the program accessibility requirement?
Only as a last resort and only if such an arrangement provides accessibility comparable to that provided to people without disabilities, who generally use front doors and passenger...
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Department of Education
Department of Education funds ten regional centers to provide technical assistance on the ADA. ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers 800-949-4232 (voice/TTY) Internet...
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Benefits
Benefits The scoping and technical requirements for emergency transportable housing units with mobility features will directly benefit disaster survivors with mobility...
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The White House Signing Ceremony
The White House Signing Ceremony As early as May 1, 1990, President Bush told persons with disabilities that there would be “a proud bill-signing ceremony” for the Americans with...
