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Power Wheelchair Controller Systems – What’s the difference?

By GTK

One question that the GTK Assistive Technology Consultants are often asked is what the difference is between the controller systems that different power wheelchairs use?

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Choosing Between a Power Assist Device and Power Wheelchair

By GTK

We’ve previously looked at the different types of power assist devices, as well as the clinical evidence regarding their use. We are often also asked how to choose between a manual wheelchair with a...

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Power Seat Functions: Anterior Tilt

By GTK

Although the use of powered posterior tilt is very common in power wheelchair scripting, anterior tilt is not as widely prescribed. For clinicians, it can be difficult to determine which power seat...

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Understanding Australian Car Seat Standards

By Ashleigh Haskins

Getting to grips with the regulations regarding child restraint systems in Australia can be difficult. We usually want to refer to the relevant Australian Standards, but the current Australian...

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A Guide to Power Assist Devices

By Ashleigh Haskins

A power assist device is a motorised accessory that can be attached to a manual wheelchair. It allows a wheelchair user to propel with less energy expenditure. The motor in the power assist device...

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Accessibility Friendly Things to Do in Sydney

By GTK

Sydney is Australia’s best-known city and one of its top tourist destinations. Well known for its amazing natural beauty, Sydney offers many attractions, including climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge,...

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Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 4

By Curtis Palmer

In the last of this series, we get technical and discuss how I have set up my everyday wheelchair to maximise my function and lifestyle requirements.

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Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 3

By Curtis Palmer

As positive an attitude, I have towards most things this lockdown is starting to eat away at me. One of the reasons I love my job is the one-on-one interactions I have with therapists, customers and...

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Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 2

By Curtis Palmer

Hello! Curtis here again. I hope you’ve had a great week and are ready to tuck into some AT insights from yours truly.

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Dad Life (As A Wheely) Part 1

By Curtis Palmer

GTK are pleased to announce we are starting a new 4 part series “Dad Life (As A Wheely)” written by our newest consultant, Curtis! The series will highlight Curtis’ experiences living as an active...

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