Bodypoint

I had been aware of Bodypoint products but never used them. I went to the Boston Abilities Expo a year ago and happen to stop by their booth and got to see their Evoflex Belt with the Swivel Buckle option in action. Being a T5 paraplegic i was intrigued by it because of the stability it offered during day to day activities. I am currently using the smaller sized BP Evoflex belt on my everyday chair and I’m loving it. I just ordered myself a new TiLite everyday chair and I made sure to order it with the Evoflex belt. I get a lot of questions from people when they see that I have a belt on my chair since I was one of those people that did always without any kind of seatbelt. I don’t always strap on the belt. I mainly use it when I’m sitting in front of a computer for long periods of time to keep myself aligned in my wheelchair or when I need some extra stability like when in the weight room working out. I also use the belts on my basketball chair. Will definitely never go without one of these belts again… I am currently looking at some of their other products to help me with other needs in my day to day life.

Bodypoint is a local (Seattle) based company that designs and produces products for the positioning needs of people with disabilities who use wheelchairs. They really care about what their customer base needs and wants, even bringing in users to test out products and do «human trials».
I have two Body Point products — a calf strap and a pelvic stabilizer. I prefer not to use the stabilizer day-​to-​day, as I shift positions frequently in my chair, and I transfer in and out often. However, it’s exactly what I need to help keep me firmly locked into my chair when I’m being active (working out, handcycling, etc). Since I put the calf strap on my chair I won’t take it off! It’s made of their Aeromesh material, which breathes and is very lightweight. It’s a much better performing accessory than the standard calf strap that comes with a chair. I don’t think that any other companies make a comparable product.
I’ve worked with clients who use their shoulder harness and chest supports to maintain upright posture in their chairs.
These products allow wheelchair users to interact with the world, and to help increase independence. I’m a big fan! Very proud that they’re a Seattle company!