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The Winter Glove Solution for Wheelchair Users - Erik Kondo
The question of what are the best gloves to wear in the winter for a wheelchair user is quite common. Typically, people suggest many...
Jan 5, 20222 min read
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The DIY Nature Trike-Wheel - Erik Kondo
One consistent problem encountered by wheelchair users stems from the front casters. When these wheels are small, they tend to get...
Dec 17, 20213 min read
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A Look at Big-Business vs. Small-Business Assistive Technology - Erik Kondo
The pyramid on the left shows how Institutional AT is the well funded pinnacle of assistive technology, yet makes up a small portion overall
Oct 4, 20215 min read
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Specific Challenges Faced by DIY-ATers – Arthur Torrey and Erik Kondo
A man in a power wheelchair works on a large piece of machining equipment in a workshop.
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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The Grassroots Movement of Do it Yourself Adaptive Technology (DIY-AT) – Erik Kondo
A two level pyramid with the smaller top section labeled Institutional AT and the larger bottom section labeled Do It You
Sep 27, 20214 min read
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An Introduction to Wheelchair Scooterboarding - Erik Kondo
Wheelchair scooterboarding is the concept of using an electric scooter like device to power a manual wheelchair. There are two main...
Sep 5, 20217 min read
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The Assistive Technology People with SCI in Developing Countries Really Need – Erik Kondo
Wings for Life World Run fundraiser promotional photo
Jun 4, 20214 min read
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The Dynamics of Monoskiing - Erik Kondo
In my opinion, there are two basic monoskiing methodologies. In this article, I am calling them Static Monoskiing and and Dynamic...
Jan 16, 20218 min read
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Monoskiing - The Dynamics and Psychology of Falling- Erik Kondo
While there are a number of variations, there are two primary ways that a monoskier will typically fall during the course of groomed...
Jan 12, 20217 min read
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The Articulating Bucket - Erik Kondo
Skis are designed to carve a turn by being put on their edge. The skier uses angulation to balance the ski on its edge by controlling his...
Jan 12, 20215 min read
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The Mini-WCSB – Erik Kondo
The Mini-WCSB is an adapted W heel C hair S cooter B oard that is small and light-weight (20 lbs) for portability. It has a powered front...
Dec 14, 20205 min read
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Incremental Universal Design and the Accessibility Continuum– Erik Kondo
The concept of Universal Design has been around for decades. The basic idea is to make the environment and things in the environment...
Dec 11, 20205 min read
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Wheelchair Performance Outcomes: Absolute and Relative – Erik Kondo
Wheelchairs are like other personal mobility devices (PMDs) such that designers, manufacturers, and innovators are constantly attempting...
Dec 10, 20203 min read
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Wheelchair Scooterboard Dynamics - Erik Kondo
Wheelchair Scooterboard fun! Wheelchair scooterboarding allows wheelchair users access to some of latest electric powered mobility...
Aug 29, 20207 min read
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What Your Comments Say About You - Erik Kondo
Review any video of an impressive personal achievement on social media and you will see a wide variety of comments. Broadly speaking,...
Jun 23, 20203 min read
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The Normalization of Low Expectations – Erik Kondo
The concept of normalization has been well established. Normalization occurs when ideas and behaviors that fall outside of current social...
May 27, 20204 min read
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The Wheelchair Wheel Well - Erik Kondo
A Wheelchair Wheel Well (WWW) is a simple device that prevents the rear wheels of a wheelchair from rolling, thereby stabilizing the...
Dec 14, 20192 min read
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On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability - Part III - Erik Kondo
Part I , Part II Inherent Conflicts between Static Stability and Dynamic Stability A manual wheelchair is complex device that can be...
Nov 18, 20197 min read
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On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability (Part II) - Erik Kondo
Read PART I The World is Not Smooth and Flat Historically, wheelchairs have been designed primarily for rolling on flat and smooth...
Nov 12, 20193 min read
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On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability (Part I )– Erik Kondo
Photo Credit: Mark Hunt
Oct 31, 20195 min read
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