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"The Floor-Board when used with the Nintendo Wii gaming console, Wii games, and Wii Balance BoardTM allows wheelchair and able body players to participate in exercises and games associated with the system."
To use the Floor Board, "set up a Wii system with Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus or any game compatible for use with the Nintendo balance board. Set the Floor-Board on top of your balance board, then roll or step onto the Floor-Board and begin play. There's no need to remove the Floor-Board when switching between wheelchair and able-bodied players".
The inventor, Dave Rountree, came to Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada after a spinal cord injury. He was motivated to figure out how to use the Nintendo Balance Board as a way for people in wheelchairs to access Nintendo Wii games. Dave has created and tested several prototypes of his Floor Board with good results.
The Floor Board is now available for $125 plus tax and shipping.
To see videos of the Floor Board in action: floor-board.com/Video.aspx