Gallery: This Clever Add-On Makes Wheelchairs Social

  • Image may contain Human Person Furniture and Chair
    01

    sidebyside-05

    *Side by Side*, a wheelchair accessory allows the rider and their aide to engage in conversation while traveling. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
  • Image may contain Furniture Chair Wheel Machine Wheelchair Transportation Vehicle Bike and Bicycle
    Adva Shalhevet
    02

    sidebyside-03

    Designer Tammy Kalinsky completed the project as her senior thesis, on behalf of a friend with cerebal palsey. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
  • Image may contain Furniture Electronics Headphones and Headset
    Adva Shalhevet
    03

    sidebyside-04

    The design had to be sturdy and safe, but Kalinsky also wanted it to have a few fun elements. The horn helps riders communicate with the outside world while improving their motor skills. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
  • Image may contain Furniture Chair Wheel Machine Vehicle Transportation Bike Bicycle and Spoke
    Adva Shalhevet
    04

    sidebyside-01

    Kalinsky's design is elegant and relatively easy to manufacture. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
  • Image may contain Furniture Chair Vehicle Transportation Bike Bicycle Wheel Machine and Wheelchair
    Adva Shalhevet
    05

    sidebyside-02

    The lightweight accessory is designed to fold up and be stored in the wheelchair. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
  • Image may contain Furniture Chair Human Person Footwear Clothing Shoe Apparel Pants Denim Jeans and Wheel
    06

    sidebyside-06

    Designer Tammy Kalinsky has been helping special needs kids since the sixth grade. *Photo: Tammy Kalinsky*
Read More
The Best Automatic Litter Boxes Tested by Our Spoiled Cats
With these high-tech automatic litter boxes, gone are the days of scooping and smells. Welcome to the future.
Molly Higgins
The Best Greens Powders for Drinking Your Veggies
I did the research and taste-testing to find the best greens powders worth your money. Bloom Nutrition’s Superfood Greens Powder is my tried-and-true pick.
Louryn Strampe
20 Best Gifts for Men, Manly Men, and Menly Man Men
When you need something that’s as mannishly masculinized as you can get for the Man™ in your life, we have you covered.
Matthew Korfhage
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Drip Coffee Makers Now Rival Café Pour-Over
The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way. These impressive machines can turn your barista into a stranger.
Matthew Korfhage
The Best Mattresses You Can Buy Online in 2026
WIRED has tested 100-plus bed-in-a-box mattresses for a week each. Our top pick, the Helix Midnight Luxe hybrid, is the best bed you can buy online.
Julia Forbes
The Best Qi2 and MagSafe Wireless Chargers for Your Phone
Top up your Qi2 Android phone or MagSafe iPhone with a magnetic wireless charging stand, pad, car charger, or power bank.
Simon Hill
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Any Adventure
From strenuous hikes and serious summits to weekend rambles in the park, these boots help you make the most of your time outdoors.
Chris Haslam
Give Your Back a Break With Our Favorite Office Chairs
Sitting at a desk for hours? Upgrade your WFH setup and work in style with these comfy WIRED-tested seats.
Julian Chokkattu
The Best Portable Power Stations for Blackouts, Camping, or Van Life
Whether you’re going off-grid or safeguarding against blackouts, these beefy, WIRED-tested batteries can keep the lights on.
Simon Hill
I Tried 12 of the Most Popular Indoor Gardening Systems
Grow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
Kat Merck