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Recently added to the line of accessories from an Exeter, Pa-basedmanufacturer is an interior lift. Engineered to fit sport utilityvehicles and a range of others with an opening height of at least31 inches, this low-profile, angled-platform lift featuresall-steel construction and a protective finish. It is deliveredwith an industrial-rated 12-volt motor and battery pack, pluseasy-to-use two-button hand controls. Available through the companyis a collection of drive controls—among them drive technologyproducts that employ fully programmable "plug and play" joystick-or buddy button-based boxes to control drive functions, powerseating systems, environmental controls, and augmentativecommunication devices. These are sold alongside the company's fullyprogrammable drive control system, which features a special displayof information about speed, battery condition, mileage, and elapsedtime.
New from a company in Seattle is a general use back system. Thelightweight and user-friendly system delivers upper body support towheelchair users who require more support than that which aconventional sling-back system can provide. Comfort is supplied byan adjustable air-foam floatation cushion. The system incorporatesthe company's proprietary back-system hardware for quicker, easierinstallation—adjustments even can be made with the user inthe wheelchair. It is available in widths from pediatric tobariatric, and in heights including regular and tall. Anotherproduct from this company is an air-filled cushion for users atmoderate risk of skin breakdown. The cushion features a built-inmechanism (patent pending) that—when the usersits—releases precisely enough air to allow a fixed amount ofimmersion. Notably, the immersion conforms to the user's body andcontributes to stabilization while also preventing bottoming out.When weight is taken off the cushion, it automatically re-inflates.
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