mobility

Designer and researcher Shreya Thakkar innovated the Wander On Assist smart cane, which has GPS tracking, BP monitoring, and more.

Coimbatore’s Sruthi Babu innovated a smart wheelchair cum stretcher that comes with a self-cleaning commode and rechargeable battery to provide dignity to people with mobility issues.

Watch this video to understand how the innovative NeoBolt mobile wheelchair developed by Swostik Dash transforms into a scooter to aid persons with disabilities.

“I like this app because I no longer have to chase after customers like before or even bargain with them. The best part is I earn anywhere between Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50,000 a month now,” says Shiv Kumar, an e-rickshaw driver.

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In 2015, the 15th National Para Athletic Championships was conducted in New Delhi. Even here, unfortunately, there were no proper arrangements made; no wheelchair lifts, no ramps/slope gradients or any other infrastructure to help the Paralympians.

Some of the features include lift operating buttons with information in Braille script at all levels of the station, a tactile strip that will be fixed from the street level till the edge of the platform to aid the visually impaired navigate their way and specially designed ticket vending machines to help the speech impaired folks.

Here's hoping civic bodies continue with their efforts in making public spaces more inclusive for everyone in the country.

Priced at ₹35,000, this intelligent wheelchair developed by scientists in West Bengal is far cheaper than comparable models that have to be imported.

Arun Cherian's innovative cane prosthetic legs, Rise Legs, are helping the disabled walk, run and play.