Power On | TheCIL

Power On is a new assistive technology review show from The CIL. We take assistive technology products from around the world, then pit them head-to-head and help you decide which products to buy.

Watch full episodes from Power On and Power On: LIVE! below.

SmartDrive MX2 vs. Rio Mobility Firefly | Electric Wheelchair Attachments

SmartDrive MX2 vs. Rio Mobility Firefly. Which one will you pick? In our first episode of "Power On", we travel to San Francisco and conquer its notoriously steep hills with a pair of wheelchair power assist devices - Max Mobility's SmartDrive MX2 and the Firefly electric wheelchair attachment from Rio Mobility. For more information, check out our website: http://www.thecil.org Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCILOfficial Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForIndependentLiving/ DONATE at: http://www.thecil.org/donate Music: Favorite Secrets by Waylon Thornton Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner Green Lights by Jahzzar Toy Shop by David Szesztay Take Me Higher by Jahzzar Fireworks by Jahzzar From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC SA

Beach Wheelchairs | Hippocampe vs. Public Beach Wheelchair

In our second episode, we travel to sunny Alameda and conquer the sandy beaches with the Vipamat Hippocampe, and the Natural Access beach wheelchair. Learn how someone with a disability can visit the beach in a wheelchair! Beach wheelchairs come in many different shapes and sizes. Find the right beach wheelchair for you! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCILOfficial Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForInd... DONATE at: http://www.thecil.org/donate Music: Surfing With My 2 Little Brothers by Party People in a Can Parody 2 by David Szesztay Mystic riddim by Volfoniq Big Blue Day by Uncle Neptune From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC SA

Spinergy ZX-1 vs. Alber Twion Wheels | Wheelchair Accessories | Power Assist Devices

It's Spinergy vs. Alber in a power assist showdown. In our third episode of "Power On", we return to Alameda and log some miles along the island's scenic walkways with the Spinergy ZX-1 wheelchair attachment and the Alber Twion Wheels - two wheelchair accessories for people with disabilities. Subscribe to TheCIL for more reviews of power assist devices and wheelchair accessories. For more information about disability technology, visit www.thecil.org Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCILOfficial Friend us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCILOfficial/ Support POWER ON by donating at: http://www.thecil.org/donate Music: Good Times by Podington Bear Gravy by Podington Bear Battle (Boss) by BoxCat Games Luxe by Jahzzar Winner Winner by Kevin MacLeod B-3 by BoxCat Games From the Free Music Archive CC BY NC SA

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TheCIL aired the two-live episodes of Power On at the Momentum Expo in 2018 and 2019. Host Rafael Siegel sat down with guests, speakers, AT specialists and more for over 3 hours of fun! Look below for highlights (now with subtitles) from Power On: LIVE!