Location: United States
Member Since:
Aug. 23, 2013
Peter Axelson
Biography
Peter W. Axelson is president of Beneficial Designs, Inc., and chairperson of the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards Committee. He received a BS in mechanical engineering and product design and an MSME in smart product design at Stanford University.
Working on a contract basis with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Beneficial Designs has played a major role in the coordination and development of national and international wheelchair standards. The company specializes in the design of assistive technologies to enhance the function of children and adults with disabilities. Beneficial Designs was founded in 1981 by Peter Axelson, who has 19 years of experience as a wheelchair user. Design activities include the design of assistive technology, contract design, design review, wheelchair testing, and wheelchair standards development. The company is known for the development of recreation technologies that enable people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with family and friends.
Working on a contract basis with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, Beneficial Designs has played a major role in the coordination and development of national and international wheelchair standards. The company specializes in the design of assistive technologies to enhance the function of children and adults with disabilities. Beneficial Designs was founded in 1981 by Peter Axelson, who has 19 years of experience as a wheelchair user. Design activities include the design of assistive technology, contract design, design review, wheelchair testing, and wheelchair standards development. The company is known for the development of recreation technologies that enable people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with family and friends.
Where to find Peter Axelson online
Website: http://www.beneficialdesigns.com
Where to buy in print
Books
A Guide to Wheelchair Selection
by Peter Axelson
Price:
$20.00 USD.
Words: 25,050.
Language:
English.
Published: October 10, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Physical impairments
How to Use the ANSI/RESNA Wheelchair Standards to Buy a Wheelchair
The purpose of this guide is to explain how you can use the ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards to select your next wheelchair. This guide is meant to help you understand the purpose for and content of the ANSI/RESNA wheelchair standards when selecting a wheelchair or scooter.
The Manual Wheelchair Training Guide
by Peter Axelson
Price:
$20.00 USD.
Words: 58,760.
Language:
English.
Published: August 23, 2013
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Categories:
Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Special education / physical disabilities, Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Physical impairments
People who use wheelchairs for mobility and transportation depend heavily on their wheelchair maneuvering skills to accomplish basic living tasks. This book was designed to be used by wheelchair users, their families, friends, caregivers, and anyone else who might need comprehensive information about manual wheelchair skills.