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3 Ways for Persons with Disabilities to earn an Income at Home

3 Ways for Persons with Disabilities to earn an Income at Home

Generating an income is usually difficult for people with disabilities. Firstly, the options are much more limited for a disabled person compared to an able-bodied individual. Secondly, the workplace must be wheelchair accessible. Thirdly, there has to be a wheelchair-friendly commuting option between the home and the workplace. However, with advancements in technology and economic globalization, there are a lot more options in today's digital world. There are many ways for persons with disabilities to work from home and earn an income and become financially independent across the United States (US). Here are 3 ways. 1. Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing...

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Top 10 Lightest Weight Electric Wheelchairs in the USA

Top 10 Lightest Weight Electric Wheelchairs in the USA

Which are the lightest electric wheelchairs in the USA? We have done a comparison after scouring through dozens of popular options listed on Amazon and Google. As some wheelchairs come with fixed batteries while others have detachable ones, we will be using the weight excluding batteries as the criteria for sorting.

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Pros and Cons of Travelling With the Lightest Electric Wheelchair

Pros and Cons of Travelling With the Lightest Electric Wheelchair

For many people, travelling is one of their favorite hobbies. Whether it’s a short weekend trip or an extended vacation to another country, most people can agree that the opportunity to see new sights and experience new things is something everyone should take advantage of while they have the chance. However, for some disabled individuals, travelling isn’t as simple as it might seem. When you’re in a wheelchair, there are numerous factors that come into play when deciding whether or not you can leave your home for an extended period of time. When planning your next trip, be sure to...

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The Rise of Lithium Battery-Powered Motorized Chairs

The Rise of Lithium Battery-Powered Motorized Chairs

For decades, electric wheelchairs have been known to be heavy, bulky, and very difficult to transport - until recently when lightweight, portable power wheelchairs started dominating the market. What explains this market disruption? 1. Lithium Battery. This is the key behind making all devices portable, whether it's your mobile phone, laptop or electric wheelchair. The lithium battery was invented only in 1980, less than 3 decades ago. Prior to this, sealed lead acid batteries were the primary energy storage for motorized wheelchairs, and they weigh easily 10 times more than lithium batteries. And in order to hold the weight, wheelchair frames needed...

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Making Sense of Airline Regulations regarding Lithium Batteries

Making Sense of Airline Regulations regarding Lithium Batteries

With much publicity on lithium batteries catching fire, it's no surprise that there are a lot of airline restrictions on the carriage of such batteries on board. But why are they structured in the way that they are structured? This article seeks to explain some of the rules.

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