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Apr 16
2 min

The Disability Inclusion Triangle - Erik Kondo

The Disability Inclusion Triangle shows the synergistic elements required to create Inclusion for people with disabilities in society....

Jan 16
8 min

The Dynamics of Monoskiing - Erik Kondo

In my opinion, there are two basic monoskiing methodologies. In this article, I am calling them Static Monoskiing and and Dynamic...

Jan 12
7 min

Monoskiing - The Dynamics and Psychology of Falling- Erik Kondo

While there are a number of variations, there are two primary ways that a monoskier will typically fall during the course of groomed...

Jan 12
5 min

The Articulating Bucket - Erik Kondo

Skis are designed to carve a turn by being put on their edge. The skier uses angulation to balance the ski on its edge by controlling his...

Dec 14, 2020
5 min

The Mini WCSB – Erik Kondo

The Mini WCSB is an adapted WheelChair ScooterBoard that is small and light-weight (20 lbs) for portability. It has a powered front wheel...

Dec 10, 2020
5 min

Incremental Universal Design and the Accessibility Continuum– Erik Kondo

The concept of Universal Design has been around for decades. The basic idea is to make the environment and things in the environment...

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

Wheelchair Performance Outcomes: Absolute and Relative – Erik Kondo

Wheelchairs are like other personal mobility devices (PMDs) such that designers, manufacturers, and innovators are constantly attempting...

Aug 29, 2020
7 min

Wheelchair-Scooter Dynamics - Erik Kondo

Wheelchair-Scooter fun! Wheelchair scooterboarding allows wheelchair users access to some of latest electric powered mobility devices at...

Jun 23, 2020
3 min

What Your Comments Say About You - Erik Kondo

Review any video of an impressive personal achievement on social media and you will see a wide variety of comments. Broadly speaking,...

May 27, 2020
4 min

The Normalization of Low Expectations – Erik Kondo

The concept of normalization has been well established. Normalization occurs when ideas and behaviors that fall outside of current social...

Dec 14, 2019
2 min

The Wheelchair Wheel Well - Erik Kondo

A Wheelchair Wheel Well (WWW) is a simple device that prevents the rear wheels of a wheelchair from rolling, thereby stabilizing the...

Nov 18, 2019
7 min

On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability - Part III - Erik Kondo

Part I, Part II Inherent Conflicts between Static Stability and Dynamic Stability A manual wheelchair is complex device that can be setup...

Nov 12, 2019
3 min

On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability (Part II) - Erik Kondo

Read PART I The World is Not Smooth and Flat Historically, wheelchairs have been designed primarily for rolling on flat and smooth...

Oct 31, 2019
5 min

On Wheelchair Static and Dynamic Stability (Part I )– Erik Kondo

Photo Credit: Mark Hunt

Apr 24, 2019
3 min

Rescue & Reward: Solving the Dockless Bike-Share Problem - Erik Kondo

The Problem Bike-share bicycles and scooters blocking sidewalks or haphazardly strewn about are a systemic problem in need of a systemic...

Apr 11, 2019
2 min

The Body Lever for Floor-to-Wheelchair Transfers - Erik Kondo

Proper use of a Leveraged Lift via the Body Lever is the key to a successful Floor-to-Wheelchair transfer (FWT). Yet, few people...

Apr 3, 2019
8 min

The Problem Solving Matrix for Design- Erik Kondo

Bad Design Has Consequences Bad Design is like bad art in that there is always someone who loves it. But for the Disability Community,...

Feb 22, 2019
6 min

Seconds Count! The Physics of Monoski Jumping – Erik Kondo

I recently saw a GroPro video of a monoskier, Trevor Kennison, skiing off Corbet’s Couloir in Jackson Hole Wyoming. After getting over my...

Feb 11, 2019
4 min

Wheelchair Electric Scooter: A DIY Open-Source Innovation - Erik Kondo

The following post explains the modifications I made to the Cycleboard Sport in order to ride it using my wheelchair. I am sure there are...

Feb 11, 2019
3 min

The Wheelie Scale: A DIY Open-Source Innovation – Erik Kondo

I surveyed about fifty manual wheelchair users and discovered that about ninety percent of them weighed themselves a few times a year or...

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