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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2010 ADA Definition
Wheelchair: Wheelchair means a manually-operated or power-driven device designed primarily for use by an individual with a mobility disability for the main purpose of indoor or of both indoor and outdoor locomotion. This definition does not apply to Federal wilderness areas; wheelchairs in such areas are defined in section 508(c)(2) of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. 12207(c)(2).
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How to: adjust your parking brakes
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How to: inflate the tires on the GRIT Freedom Chair
The GRIT Freedom Chair uses mountain bike wheels. You can inflate the tires using a standard bike pump. In this tutorial we explain how the valves work.
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How to: install the fork with front wheel
When you receive your Freedom Chair, you will need to install the fork which holds the front wheel. This is the only assembly step that requires a tool, which we include in your box....
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How to: tension the chains on the Freedom Chair
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How to: wrap your levers
Changing out the color of your levers? This tutorial explains how to attach your new lever wraps.
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International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP)
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The International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP) was launched in February 2015 with a mission to provide wheelchair users worldwide with the best technology and service....
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Kyle Maynard Test Rides the GRIT Freedom Chair
Kyle Maynard is speaker, author, and ESPY Award-winning mixed martial arts athlete. We were excited to have him, join us on our group hike today in Copper Mountain Colorado and test...
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LiveEquipd
LiveEquipd’s mission is to fill the void that exists for people looking for equipment and supplies to manage their disabilities through our integrated platform. We empower customers...
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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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Meet the GRIT Freedom Chair Trailblazers!
We're proud to introduce these ten amazing riders. Handpicked for their determination, spirit, and sense of adventure, these individuals show that grit comes in all shapes and sizes....
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Merlexi Craft™ Liberty MRI Wheelchairs
Merlexi Craft™ MRI Wheelchairs Ensure Patient and Hospital Safety Because traditional MRI wheelchairs look exactly like regular hospital wheelchairs, both patients and hospitals are constantly...
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Nate’s 1st Training Run
Nate Johnson trains for the trails in a GRIT Freedom Chair!
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On the Trail: Craig from CAPEable Adventures
Our "On the Trail" series introduces Freedom Chair riders and their experiences. In this video, we ride with Craig from CAPEable Adventures. For more information on Craig's program,...
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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....
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Paraplegic Car Transfer Paraplegic Car Transfer Video
Demonstration video of a wheelchair user transferring into his car. ...
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Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Portlight Strategies, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 1997 to facilitate a variety of projects involving people with disabilities, including post-disaster relief work....
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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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Special Needs at Sea - Worldwide Equipment Rentals
Special Needs Group provides a broad range of special needs equipment including wheelchair, power chair and scooter rentals, oxygen units and oxygen rentals, audio and visual aide rentals...
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Tandem Trailblazing in the GRIT Freedom Chair
Hiking is even more fun with a friend! With the GRIT Freedom Chair, no terrain is off limits. Move Beyond the Pavement.
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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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The GRIT Freedom Chair
Meet the all-terrain wheelchair designed at MIT. We spent eight years rigorously engineering the most versatile all-terrain chair on the market....
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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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Tips for riding the Freedom Chair
This short video covers some basic tips about riding the Freedom Chair. You'll learn how to use the levers for propulsion a special technique for climbing steep hills. We'll also...
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University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) has been involved in wheelchair-occupant safety research for more than thirty years and Biosciences researchers and test...