Wheelblades...an option for a wheelchair in the snow...

I came across this product last fall, but had difficulty figuring out where to purchase them Stateside.

 

Wheelblades are "skis" for wheels and are designed to be placed on the front swivel wheels of wheelchairs, strollers, etc. to allow them to "glide" over snow.  Right now they are "on sale" as it is nearing the end of winter.  To purchase them Stateside go to this website:  http://www.mobilitydirect.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TQ481500%3DSK090

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adapted Swim Wear

In honor of hoping for warmer weather here in Nebraska, I thought I would post some links to adapted swimwear options.

I recently came across a link for zip-up swim wear...a great idea for the kids and adults who have a hard time getting in and out of "standard" swimsuits....especially when wet. :)  Please feel free to check out my older post about adapted floatation devices and swim briefs here:  http://www.real-life-ideas.blogspot.com/2013/05/everything-swimming-swim-briefs-life.html

Here are links to a variety of "adapted" swimwear options (some are advertised as "adapted" and others are advertised as "mainstream").

1)  SwimZip Swimsuits (all tops zip completely open for easy getting in and out; available in sizes from infant through adult; available in tops with varied sleeve lengths):  http://swimzip.com/

 



 

2)  Slip-On Swimsuits for Women (standard 1-piece suits that are much easier to get in and out of each time):  http://www.swimmingsupply.com/swim_wear_women_/slipon_swimsuits_for_women/

 

 

3)  Sprint Aquatics Therapy Wet Suit (child-sized wet suit that zips up the front):  http://sprintaquatics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=896

 

 

4)  H2O Wear (variety of adult-sized swimsuits and wetsuits, many with zippers; all swimwear is chlorine-resistant; primarily women's swimsuits):  www.h2owear.com

Please let me know in the comment section if you have other adapted swimwear "ideas" that have worked well for you, and I will add them to my list!

Happy Swimming!  Chrissy Scheer, PT