Thomas Fetterman Inc. is known for the Tornado Tip, developed by Thomas Fetterman from his own experience living with polio and using crutches. The company makes crutch tips and related mobility accessories, including Peace Tips that are distributed to amputee soccer teams and other crutch users in countries where such equipment can be difficult to obtain.
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Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS)Founded in Jaipur in 1975 after civil servant D. R. Mehta’s hospital-bed resolve to help amputees, Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) develops and provides Jaipur Foot prostheses and other mobility aids free of charge. As the parent body of Jaipur Foot, BMVSS has advanced the technology since its 1968 development and now supports more than 2.5 million beneficiaries through its Indian centres and international fitment camps. Its Stanford-Jaipur Knee was named by TIME among the world’s 50 best inventions of 2009, while its patient-centred model typically fits limbs within one or two days.MANHASSET, NY
Awarewolf GearAwarewolf Gear makes mobility canes for blind and low-vision users, including the All Terrain Cane developed from its founder’s own hiking needs after vision loss in Sedona, Arizona. Designed by blind users for the blind and low-vision community, its titanium All Terrain Cane is built for rugged ground, while the Urban Xplorer adapts that durability to everyday streets. The company also supports mobility access through cane donations, veteran assistance and a monthly community gathering called A Call For The Wild.BALTIMORE, MD
MugLugger by Mfg Tool Sales, LtdMugLugger is Mike Gorman’s Piqua, Ohio venture, born from his family’s experience with disability and reshaped during his own rehabilitation after a serious 2014 illness. He makes a securely attached cup holder for people using mobility aids, with production and packaging carried out entirely in the USA.PIQUA, OH
LegWorksLegWorks is a for-profit social enterprise that designs and supplies prosthetic knee joints, including its waterproof All-Terrain Knee collection, for amputees who need dependable mobility without the price of high-end devices. Its patented AutoLock Technology pairs stability across uneven ground with variable-cadence walking, while partnerships in developing countries have helped fit more than 500 amputees across 19 countries. The company’s stated aim is to make high-functioning prosthetic technology accessible regardless of where people live or what they can pay.BUFFALO, NY