by Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) is a federally funded national resource centre that has served people living with paralysis since 1999. It operates a free helpline and produces comprehensive guides covering every aspect of life after paralysis.
The PRC connects individuals with free information specialists (1-800-539-7309) who answer questions about assistive technology, insurance, medical care, legal rights, and community resources. The 2024 Paralysis Resource Guide (442 pages, 6th edition) includes dedicated chapters on power and manual wheelchairs, seating and positioning, smart home and environmental control technology, vehicle modifications, and funding strategies. The guide is available free by mail, as a PDF download, and in Spanish.
People living with paralysis from any cause — spinal cord injury, ALS, MS, stroke, cerebral palsy — as well as their caregivers and families navigating assistive technology, rehabilitation, and independent living decisions.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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