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The GymChair™ by Fortem
The GymChair is the proudly Canadian wheelchair designed for working out and weightlifting. This first-in-its-class accessibility equipment sports an innovative, transfer-free, tilting backrest which allows for a variety of training, lifting, and body-building exercises. Sturdy, stable, durable, and available in a variety of colours, the GymChair is made to help you reach your fitness training goals – one day at a time.
fortemperformance.com

 

Voiceitt
A standalone web app that supports communication, Voiceitt offers speech recognition for non-standard speech. Developed in conjunction with speech language pathologists and their clients, it opens the world of voice technology for people living with disabilities, aging adults and accented speakers. Using seamless, customizable API integrations that are state-of-the- art Voiceitt’s proprietary database is secure, scalable, production ready and available for a 30 -day trial.  
Voiceitt.com

 

Neffy
An alternative to an EpiPen, Neffy is a two-dose system that’s a needle-free intranasal epinephrine spray for treatment of sudden, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). Approved for patients 4+ years and over with different strengths available its easy to carry and use.
neffy.com 

 

Amma  
This user-friendly portable scalp cooling system is used to cool the scalp before, during and after chemotherapy. Eliminating the need for dry ice or repeated cap changes, Amma is a self-administered scalp therapy for patients undergoing infusion. Amma aims to reduce blood flow to hair follicles, thereby shielding users from chemo drugs that lead to hair loss. Of note up to 8% of patients currently eligible for chemo refuse treatment to avoid the emotional devastation of losing their hair.
coolerheads.com

 

Okava
Promising to take pet health to new heights, Okava is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company whose mission is to humanize pet health. It’s world leading  MEOW 1 is the first-ever GLP-1 weight-loss clinical trial in cats or dogs, a landmark moment for veterinary medicine. Using a nano portal for one and done steady, smooth dosing, researchers aim to reduce the risk for chronic diseases and metabolic decline to enable dogs and cats to live longer. The company is also piloting a study on atopic dermatitis in dogs.
ocava.com

 

Linhart
Medical grade, durable and USB rechargeable, this teeth whitener, promises to be both effective and reliable. Its’ super bright blue LED light activates Linhart whitening gel from syringes to accelerate the whitening effect. linhart.nyc

 

For more information on these products, please contact the appropriate distributor. Abilities does not endorse or guarantee the reliability of these products. 

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