- 7649
- 405
- 4
- 6
- 0
- Help Ukraine
About the solution
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition which can affect the brain and/or spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. When Jason had his MS diagnosis at age 25 he decided to start documenting his disease progression on camera.
“I wanted to capture this transformative experience—becoming disabled—in WHEN I WALK because I hadn’t seen it done before, and people need to see how a degenerative disease impacts the lives of those living with it.”, says Jason about his documentary.
After 5 years, Jason, lost his mobility and became dependent on a mobility scooter. This new reality brought him the challenges of performing routine activities on a city that sometimes is not prepared for mobility devices. Jason knew he had to do more, he had to act. So, he and his wife, Alice, decided to create a map, AXS Map (access map), to rate businesses and places based on their accessibility and that could be used by everyone.
“When Jason lost the ability to walk he lost the ability to go to a lot of places,” said Alice. “And he had the idea that it would be amazing if people could see if a place is accessible before going there.”, mentioned Alice.
AXS Map aims to combine different opinions and points of view on one shared network, both creating a workable resource for and reinforcing a community of people who care about access and inclusion.
“We wanted the reviews to be really simple and something that anyone can do,” said Alice. “We didn’t want the review process to be onerous on the user. So we made it into something that takes just a second of your time.”, said Alice.
In 2011, a prototype of AXS Map was created based on grants from Google Earth Outreach and other foundations. From then, Jason and AXS Lab have been working to refine the map, spread the word about AXS Map and encouraging organisations and individuals to contribute to the database.
Adapted from: https://www.fastcompany.com/3042583/a-ms-patient-builds-a-yelp-for-peopl...
More info: http://wheniwalk.com/axs-map/
这些解决方案不应包括使用药物,化学品或生物制品(包括食品);创伤性设备;冒犯性的,商业或内在危险的内容。该解决方案未经医学验证。请谨慎进行!如果您有任何疑问,请咨询健康专家。
DISCLAIMER: This story was written by someone who is not the author of the solution, therefore please be advised that, although it was written with the utmost respect for the innovation and the innovator, there can be some incorrect statements. If you find any errors please contact the patient Innovation team via info@patient-innovation.com
-
-
161
-
0
-
2269
Humanizing therapies by accompanying patients through tailored 360/AR/VR experiences while in medical treatments
Grip
CAREGIVING
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
Social interaction
Covid19
5 Senses support devices: (glasses, hearing aids, headphones...)
Educational/Leisure device (book, toy, game...)
Treatment/Surgical device
Videogame
Strategy/Tip
Restoring mobility
Regaining sensory function
Improving respiratory function
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Restoring heart health
Preserving Organ Function
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Enhancing Mental Health
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Improving Speech and Communication
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pneumology
Spain
-
-
-
319
-
0
-
6693
Father creates walking aid for his son
WALKING: Walking
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
CAREGIVING
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Preserving Organ Function
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Argentina
-
-
-
108
-
0
-
1765
Innovative new information presentation platform, Tailored Talks. Developed in partnership with NHS Lothian
CAREGIVING
Reading
Studying
Brain Stroke
Website
App (Including when connected with wearable)
AI algorithm
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Restoring heart health
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Psychiatry
United Kingdom
-