Orn uor Litas Innovative Independence (NAPSA)—Modern technology has helped smooth the way for many of the more than one million Americans who use wheelchairs— and the millions more who may One new chair looks and operates much like a conventional manual wheelchair, but that’s where the similarity ends. The INDEPENDENCE” iGLIDE™ Manual Assist Wheelchair, from Independence Technology, a Johnson & Johnson company, uses a patented system of sensors and microprocessors that measures a user’s input and resistance from the terrain and automatically adjusts the powerfor a consistent ride. Whether on a ramp, carpeted surface or grass, the user’s effort remains virtually the same, allowing them to go further and for longer. “The chair has the potential to allow users to get around safely, with much less strain than in a manual wheelchair,” stated Charles E. Levy, M.D., chief, PRMS, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. The iGLIDE™ Manual Assist Wheelchair was designed for easy transport, with quick-release wheels, removable battery and a fold down seatback. To learn more, visit www.iglidenow.com.
