Happy Monday to you all!  As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, I love what ColoursInMotion is doing with their wheelchair designs.  I mean, LOVE them.  They are fun, sleek, attention-getting and, oh yeah, functional. 

I was listening to the 80’s Sirius music channel yesterday morning when I heard the song, “Bop ‘Til You Drop” by Rick Springfield.  I had a vague memory that the video was futuristic and freaky, but couldn’t really remember it.  This morning, YouTube comes through for me, as it always does, so I’m sharing sexy, mullet-sporting Rick with you.  Enjoy.  I think that the Spazz wheelchair above would be the kind of mobility device Rick would have used in this video (had he required one).  Decide for yourselves, hot-city boppers:

I apolgize for not having posted in a week or so.  I’ve been busy taking some great online classes on nonprofit organization start-ups.  I will work to be more diligent (er, less lazy) in my posting frequency. 

I was perusing the web this morning, and came across a great-looking MA program for disability design.  Only catch:  it’s in London.  Those Brits and other European folks seem to be a bit ahead of us here in the US as far as disability design is concerned…well, far ahead of us.  Anyway, check out the aims of the program:

The philosophy and rationale of the course is based on the view that disabled people experience physical, environmental and social barriers that restrict their ability to participate fully in society. This course offers a unique opportunity for designers and health professionals to work together in developing desirable products, environments and equipment for the widest possible consumer base, regardless of age and ability.

It is our intention to produce practitioners who are knowledgeable about the design process, production and marketing of products and environments for a diverse society. We also aim to advance the learning, knowledge and professional competence of those already working, or wishing to work, in the area of inclusive design and bespoke equipment for disabled people. The course therefore attracts designers who wish to specialise in this field and also health professionals who want to specify or supervise the manufacture of products for disabled people.

Well, this is proof that attractive and appealing mobility and other disability products are at least being thought of at this point.  Hopefully soon we’ll start seeing such products in the mainstream market. 

…My sister and two of my good friends all lost their beloved cats last week!  How bizzare and sad that three little kitty funerals took place recently.   Tipping a 40 oz. of milk to their memories, and hoping that my sis and friends are doing OK.