Braze Mobility Inc.

We are excited to announce that we have been selected to join the first cohort of the active mobility hub organized by Toyota Mobility Foundation and MaRS Discovery District! Looking forward to working together to increase safe and independent mobility. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyZfgM4R #activemobility #assistivetechnology #mobility #smartwheelchairs #complexrehabtech

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, our CEO shares why designing with accessibility in mind benefits everyone!

Thanks to Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation for your continued support in what we do!

Thanks to Ken Tencer ICD.D and Say Hi to the Future for having our CEO and founder Pooja Viswanathan, PhD on their show talking about her experience in academia which led to her starting Braze Mobility. #innovation #thinkers #future #wheelchair #sensors

Our CEO, Pooja Viswanathan, PhD, recently participated in the U.S. Rehab video podcast where she had an excellent conversation with Braden Thomas, the CFO of Reliable Medical . During the podcast, Mr. Thomas shared his experience on how technology like ours could have helped his father, who lived with Muscular Dystrophy and had medical expenses of over $400,000. Additionally, Rigena Osborne, Reliable Medical's ATP, shared her experience with our product and how it has benefitted one of her clients. Click on the link in the post below. #wheelchair #technology #innovation #rehab

Attention! 🚀 If you're attending Abilities Phoenix this weekend, don't miss the chance to swing by booth 1016 and witness firsthand the groundbreaking assistive devices we've been tirelessly developing. We're passionate about enhancing accessibility and improving lives, and we can't wait to share our innovations with you. Join us at Booth 1016 and be part of the future of assistive technology! See you there! #AssistiveTech #Innovation #Accessibility #ConferenceWeekend #brazemobility #enhancedsecurity #wheelchairaccessible #abilities 📣📣📣Pooja Viswanathan, PhD

🎊Exciting News🎊 We are thrilled to have been a part of the incredible Momentum Academy hosted by NSM (National Seating and Mobility) in Cincinnati📍 From the moment we arrived, the passionate energy of fellow innovators and attendees inspired us to continue striving for innovative smart technology that pave the way for lasting independence as well as enhanced mobility🧡 Showcasing our smart sensor system’s equally seamless integration with manual wheelchairs♿️, we’d like to emphasize how highly compatible and accessible we’ve designed our products to be✅ in order to empower mobility inclusively and equitably 💪🏼 Thank you NSM for inviting us and supporting our cause 📣Stay tuned for more updates and advancements from our team!🤩 #innovationforall #nsm #nationalseatingandmobility #brazemobility #independence #wheelchair #smartsensor #accessibilitymatters #conferencehighlights #inclusivityintech

Wheelchairs enhance independence and quality of life for people with mobility challenges. ☝ Nonetheless, barriers arise when using wheelchairs and other mobility devices. In our Wheelchair Safety blog series, we draw upon the Person-Environment-Tool (PET) model to explore factors related to the client, environment, and technology for a holistic view of accessibility barriers 👇 ➡ Chen et al. (2011) is an informative journal article on the safe use of wheelchairs. It reported that 54.7% of wheelchair users reported experiencing at least one collision, and 16.8% reported experiencing 2 or more collisions within a three year period. Arthanat et al. (2009) found that 52.8% of wheelchair users surveyed had experienced at least one accident (collision or fall) that resulted in injury 😞 . ➡ Fehr et al. (2000) suggested that 40% of the people driving powered mobility devices struggled with steering their device. A study with existing powered wheelchair users suggested that using Braze Blind Spot Sensors increased static object detection in the rear from 😶 44% without the sensor to 🤗 96% with the sensor. In our first blog:  ‘3 Reasons for ⚠ Accidents with Wheelchairs that Might Surprise You ( Technological Factors)’, we take a deep dive on 🔎 how adaptive technology and assistive devices can enhance or hinder mobility. From seating to blind spot, there is no such thing as 'just a bad driver'. And here's why: https://lnkd.in/gSFH78TJ

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible team at MaRS Discovery District for recognizing Braze Mobility, a proud member of ventureLAB, as a pioneer revolutionizing wheelchair mobility and empowering user independence with our innovative blind spot sensor systems. Quoting the man himself:" Innovation is our central way of life," we give a shoutout to Frank Scarpitti, the mayor of Markham, for his faith in and support of the many Canadian tech startups like Braze who all share a passion for creating positive change in the lives of others through research-based innovation. As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with assistive technology, we thank you all who have been an integral part of our journey. And, we invite each and every one of you to stay connected with us as we embark towards a more inclusive future together! #MaRS #innovation #assistivetechnology #startup #techenthusiast #techforgood #mobilitymatters #mobilityforall #wheelchairaccessible

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